YouTube has launched a feature allowing U.S.-based creators to receive earnings in PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, marking a major expansion of cryptocurrency payment options on a major content platform.

May Zabaneh, Head of Crypto at PayPal, confirmed the arrangement to Fortune, stating the feature is live and currently limited to users in the United States. A Google spokesperson confirmed YouTube has added payouts in PayPal’s stablecoin but declined further comment.

Integration Through Existing Payment Infrastructure

The stablecoin payout option operates through YouTube’s existing AdSense-PayPal system. YouTube already uses PayPal’s payouts service, which helps large enterprises pay freelance workers and contractors. PayPal added the capability for payment recipients to receive checks in PYUSD during the third quarter, and YouTube subsequently offered that option to creators who receive earnings from platform content.

“The beauty of what we’ve built is that YouTube doesn’t have to touch crypto, and so we can help take away that complexity,” Zabaneh said.

According to Coinpedia, eligible creators must meet YouTube Partner Program requirements of 1,000 subscribers, 4,000 watch hours, and a verified PayPal account to access PYUSD payouts.

PYUSD, launched by PayPal in 2023, has reached nearly $4 billion in market capitalization, according to CoinGecko. The dollar-pegged stablecoin is available in PayPal digital wallets and Venmo, PayPal’s other financial app. Users can hold PYUSD, pay merchants with it, and PayPal executives have indicated small to medium-size merchants will be able to use it to pay vendors.

Broader Tech Industry Adoption

Google Cloud previously received payments from two customers in PYUSD, according to a Google Cloud executive. The development follows increased Silicon Valley interest in stablecoins, particularly after President Donald Trump signed legislation regulating crypto assets.

PayPal has positioned itself as an early mover in cryptocurrency among large tech firms. The company enabled users to buy and sell Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies in 2020.

Stripe acquired stablecoin startup Bridge for $1.1 billion in February, demonstrating broader fintech industry interest in the technology.

Creator Payment Considerations

Creators selecting PYUSD payouts are subject to the exact tax-reporting requirements that apply to traditional payments. Converting PYUSD to fiat currency typically requires using PayPal or a cryptocurrency exchange, which may incur conversion fees or spreads. The payout option remains voluntary, and traditional bank transfers remain unchanged for creators who prefer fiat payments.