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Story: Why Startups Are Turning to USDC for Payroll in a Changing Financial Landscape

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Why Startups Are Moving Away From USDT. A growing number of companies have become uncomfortable using USDT for employee salaries.

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Why USDC Has Become the Preferred Choice. USDC has positioned itself as a reliable alternative for payroll.

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The Five Major Drivers Behind the Shift to USDC Salaries. The rise of USDC payroll isn't simply a trend — multiple measurable advantages are accelerating…

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Remote Teams Are a Major Contributor to the Trend. Startups are becoming increasingly global. When employees live in multiple countries, payroll…

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How Startups Begin Transitioning to USDC Payroll. Shifting payroll systems can seem complex, but companies already using USDC say the transition can…

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The Bigger Picture: Payroll Is Becoming a Strategic Decision. The switch to USDC is about more than technology — it reflects how payroll has become a strategic…

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Final Thoughts. Startups are no longer adopting crypto payroll only for novelty.

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The crypto industry changes rapidly, often reshaping business strategies almost overnight. One shift gaining traction among startups is the move toward paying employees in USDC…

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Startups that once relied on USDT for payroll are beginning to reconsider their approach. Uncertain regulation and publicity issues surrounding USDT have pushed leadership teams…

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A growing number of companies have become uncomfortable using USDT for employee salaries. Regulatory pressure, conflicting information about reserves, and warnings from financial…

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One of the most significant blows was a $41 million fine against Tether for misleading statements regarding full backing of its reserves.

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Further tension came with S&P Global Ratings assigning USDT a “weak” stability assessment due to exposure to risk-heavy assets, including Bitcoin.

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The result? Startups have been looking for a stablecoin that can withstand regulatory and economic scrutiny.

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USDC has positioned itself as a reliable alternative for payroll. It is backed by cash and short-term U.S. Treasury bonds — and undergoes frequent audits.

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Because of that transparency, startups report greater confidence that employees will receive their salaries without disruption or surprise volatility.

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