Altcoins News
By Maheen Hernandez
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USDC Takes the Lead in On-Chain Salaries. Among all cryptocurrencies used for payroll, USDC dominated the field with a 63% share.
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Hybrid Salary Models Gaining Popularity. Although full salaries paid entirely in crypto remain relatively rare, a hybrid approach is…
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Stablecoins Becoming Payroll Tools, Not Just Trading Assets. The survey from Pantera Capital covered a range of professionals in the blockchain sector,…
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Why Crypto Compensation Is on the Rise. The shift to digital pay is also fueled by changes in how crypto-native companies operate.
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The use of crypto for employee compensation has grown sharply over the past year, and USDC has emerged as the clear frontrunner among stablecoins in payrolls.
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In 2023, just 3% of workers reported receiving any crypto as part of their pay. That figure climbed to 9.
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Among all cryptocurrencies used for payroll, USDC dominated the field with a 63% share. The stablecoin’s appeal lies in its 1:1 peg to the U.S.
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The report highlights how USDC's growing reputation—bolstered by monthly reserve disclosures and access to U.S.
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This trend reflects the increasing maturity of crypto infrastructure. With the rise of treasury management tools, automated accounting platforms, and blockchain-based payroll…
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The survey from Pantera Capital covered a range of professionals in the blockchain sector, including engineers, product managers, legal experts, and operations staff.
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For globally distributed teams, stablecoins provide several key advantages:
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Access to U.S. dollar value in regions with limited banking infrastructure or volatile local currencies
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These benefits have made stablecoin payrolls increasingly attractive, especially for companies with cross-border teams or contractors based in regions like Southeast Asia and…
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The shift to digital pay is also fueled by changes in how crypto-native companies operate. As the ecosystem grows more structured, many firms are adopting real-time payment rails…
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According to Pantera, the motivation behind their annual compensation survey is to close the gap in transparency around how blockchain firms pay their teams.
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