YouTube Adds PYUSD Payout for U.S. Creators

YouTube has introduced a new payout option allowing U.S.-based creators to receive their earnings in PayPal's dollar-pegged stablecoin, PYUSD, marking a step toward integrating cryptocurrency into mainstream content monetization. The feature, which rolled out quietly this month, is available exclusively to eligible creators in the United States who qualify for the platform's revenue-sharing programs, such as those earning from ads and memberships.

The integration relies on PayPal's established payout infrastructure, which YouTube has long used for distributing earnings to creators, gig workers, and contractors. Under the new system, creators can select PYUSD as their preferred method through their account settings, similar to choosing a bank transfer or traditional PayPal balance. YouTube continues to process and send payments in U.S. dollars to PayPal, which then handles the conversion to the stablecoin and delivers it to the creator's compatible wallet or PayPal account. This setup ensures that YouTube does not directly custody or manage any digital assets.

PayPal's head of crypto, May Zabaneh, confirmed the rollout to Fortune, stating that the company introduced the PYUSD...