Creators who qualify can link a compatible crypto wallet to their Meta account and receive funds in USDC directly.
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Meta began offering stablecoin payouts to a limited group of creators on April 29, giving eligible users the option to receive earnings in USDC on either the Solana (SOL) or Polygon blockchain networks. The program is currently available to select creators in Colombia and the Philippines, according to the company's website.
Creators who qualify can link a compatible crypto wallet to their Meta account and receive funds in USDC directly. Supported wallets include MetaMask, Phantom, and Binance Wallet. Meta warned users to only connect wallet addresses that accept USDC on Solana or Polygon, noting that funds sent to an unsupported address or network cannot be recovered.
Payments firm Stripe is handling the program’s back-end infrastructure. Creators may receive tax documents from both Meta and Stripe tied to their earnings and digital asset activity. Meta recommended that participants keep records from both sources for tax filing purposes. A Stripe spokesperson confirmed the company's involvement.
USDC Payouts Come With Conditions
Meta cautioned that stablecoin payments carry risks outside of the company’s control. The firm also reserved the right to switch to an alternative payment method if technical issues arise. Instructions for converting USDC into a local currency are available through Meta's platform.
The program marks Meta's return to crypto-based payments after its Libra project, later renamed Diem, was shut down in 2022 following regulatory pressure. CoinDesk reported in February 2026 that Stripe was among the leading candidates to support the integration. A Stripe spokesperson confirmed the company's role on April 29.
Meta's platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, serve over 3 billion users globally. The program positions the company among the larger technology firms using blockchain rails to move money across borders, particularly to creators in markets where traditional banking infrastructure is slower or less accessible.
The rollout reflects broader industry momentum around USDC-based settlement. Visa reported separately on April 29 that its stablecoin settlement network reached a $7 billion annualized run rate, growing 50% in a single quarter, as payments companies continue to scale crypto payment infrastructure internationally.
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