Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines
Tech Meta Launches USDC Stablecoin Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the PhilippinesMeta launches USDC payouts for creators in Colombia and the Philippines, using and Polygon networks in April 2026.Stripe serves as Metas infrastructure partner, enabling low-fee cross-border earnings for creators across Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp.Meta plans to expand payouts globally throughout 2026, potentially reaching billions of users across its platforms. Meta Pays Creators in USDC via and Polygon in 2026 Pilot The rollout marks Metas most concrete step yet into crypto-based payments after years of regulatory setbacks. Creators who qualify can connect a compatible wallet to their Meta payout account and begin receiving earnings in USDC, a dollar-pegged , directly on the or Polygon networks. Stripe, which acquired infrastructure firm Bridge, is the primary partner powering the backend. Meta issued requests for proposals to third-party providers in February 2026, with Stripe emerging as the leading choice. The current pilot reflects what those early discussions targeted: a workable, low-friction system for international creator payments. The path to this moment was not direct. Meta attempted its own project, originally called Libra and later renamed Diem, between 2019 and 2022. Regulatory opposition from lawmakers in the United States and Europe killed the effort. This time, Meta is