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Meta Starts USDC Payouts for Creators in Colombia and the Philippines

According to Meta and Polygon, select creators in Colombia and the Philippines can now receive USDC payouts on Solana or Polygon, as Meta revives blockchain-based payments through a limited rollout.

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Summary

Meta has begun rolling out USDC stablecoin payouts to select creators in Colombia and the Philippines, allowing eligible users to link third-party crypto wallets and receive funds directly on the Solana or Polygon blockchains. The company’s creator ecosystem received nearly $3 billion from Facebook in 2025, up 35% from the prior year, giving the pilot a sizable base even though the launch remains limited. Polygon said expansion to more than 160 markets is expected soon. Meta does not convert USDC into local currency, so creators who want cash must use external exchanges, and the company said alternative payout methods may be used if technical issues occur. The move marks Meta’s return to digital currency payments after its Libra, later Diem, project was abandoned in 2022 amid regulatory opposition.

Terms & Concepts
  • USDC: A dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Circle, used for digital payments and transfers while aiming to maintain a stable value.
  • Solana: A public blockchain network used for sending and receiving crypto assets, often associated with relatively fast settlement and low transaction costs.
  • Polygon: A blockchain network that supports digital asset transactions and is being used by Meta for creator payouts in USDC.