Yeliz Akmaca 
YouTube has taken a notable step by adding a new payment option for U.S. content creators. The platform now allows creators to receive earnings in PayPal’s dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD. This move reflects the growing maturity of stablecoin infrastructure and offers creators faster settlements, lower transaction friction, and broader financial flexibility.
How PYUSD Integration Works
PayPal’s PYUSD payout feature, introduced in the third quarter, has been integrated into YouTube’s payment system. YouTube continues to operate in fiat currency with PayPal, while PayPal converts payouts into PYUSD for creators who opt in.
PayPal’s head of crypto, May Zabaneh, confirmed that U.S.-based creators can now choose to receive their revenue shares in PYUSD. Zabaneh explained, “Our advantage is that YouTube doesn’t have to handle cryptocurrencies directly; we eliminate that complexity.”
Regulatory Steps Accelerate Stablecoin Adoption
Regulatory clarity in the U.S. plays a key role in stablecoin adoption. The GENIUS Act, signed by Donald Trump, provides a federal framework for stablecoins and boosts institutional confidence. Rohan Kohli, chief risk and compliance officer at Bastion, commented, “This clarity is the foundation we’ve long awaited for a thriving, stablecoin-powered financial system.”
Despite cautious sentiment among Myriad Markets users, who predict stablecoin capitalization may not surpass $360 billion by February, the total market has already reached over $313 billion. PYUSD has steadily expanded since its launch in 2023, gaining deeper integration across PayPal’s ecosystem.
What YouTube’s Move Means
With PYUSD included in daily payments, users can store the token in PayPal and Venmo, spend at supported merchants, or pay suppliers in small and medium-sized businesses. The YouTube integration effectively reaches millions of creators who prefer holding dollar-denominated stablecoins over traditional bank payouts. Google has also tested PYUSD payments via Google Cloud for two customers, showing openness to on-chain settlement solutions.
The new payment model provides tangible benefits for creators:
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Faster payment processing
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Reduced banking delays
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Frictionless solutions for international creators
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Increased awareness and adoption of stablecoins
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Expanded access to PayPal’s on-chain infrastructure
YouTube’s PYUSD integration allows millions of creators to access crypto-based payment options, enhancing both the platform’s revenue infrastructure and digital financial tools. This development underscores the growing interest of Big Tech in tokenization and stablecoin adoption.
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