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Meta has begun offering select creators the option to receive payouts in USDC, expanding its payments model into blockchain-based transfers.
Meta’s support page says eligible creators can receive USDC directly into crypto wallets operating on the Solana or Polygon networks. The company states that payouts are processed through Stripe, which may also provide users with crypto-related tax reporting tied to these transactions.
Meta also advised creators to retain transaction records for tax reporting purposes.
Meta warned that creators should use only a wallet address that accepts USDC on Solana or Polygon. The company said funds sent to an unsupported address or network cannot be recovered.
Meta added that, in the event of technical difficulties or unforeseen circumstances, it reserves the right to pay using another payment method designated by the creator, while placing responsibility for wallet security on the user.
Meta listed supported wallets including MetaMask, Phantom, and Binance, giving creators multiple options to receive and manage their funds. Meta’s instructions also explain how users can convert USDC into local currency after receiving payouts.
The update was first reported by The Information. The report said the rollout aligns with Meta’s earlier plans to explore stablecoin integrations through partnerships with third-party firms.
Meta’s move comes as USDC infrastructure expands across networks. Circle described its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol as designed to enable USDC to flow natively 1:1 between blockchains, using a burn-and-mint model to move tokens across chains without relying on wrapped assets or external liquidity pools.
Circle’s documentation on its USDC Bridge describes a process in which a sender deposits USDC for burn on the source network, followed by an attestation service authorizing minting on the destination chain, allowing transfers to function as if balances were being moved within a single ledger.
Earlier analysis cited in the article said stablecoins processed about $33 trillion in transactions in 2025, with USDC accounting for roughly $8.3 trillion in January 2026.
Meta previously experimented with digital asset payments through its Libra project, later renamed Diem, which was shut down following regulatory pressure.
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