Content creators on X may soon no longer need to worry about dealing with slow local banking systems when cashing out their hard-earned money. Ahead of next month’s scheduled overhaul of the user rewards system, the Elon Musk-owned social media platform is reportedly discussing plans to use Circle’s USDC stablecoin as a creator payout method worldwide.
This news comes alongside a major transition in X’s user compensation infrastructure. The platform’s flagship legacy Revenue Sharing program is set to reach the finish line and shut down on September 7. Just a day later, on September 8, 2026, X will immediately roll out a new initiative named Original Content Rewards.
This transitional step is more than just a name update on the app screen - it appears to be an opportunity to fix bottlenecked cross-border money flows.
Cutting Through Banking Hassles
Several sources reportedly close to the platform’s internal plans state that payout options in the form of stablecoins are under serious discussion. The motivation is clear: the platform wants to offer a much easier and smoother cross-border payment option, freeing creators from the regulatory complexities and bureaucracy of their respective local banking systems.
However, the road to this new compensation is not without guardrails. X is imposing strict qualification requirements for creators wishing to monetize their work. First, creators must have at least 500 followers and verified account status. Additionally, they must generate no less than 500,000 impressions purely from fellow verified users within the last 90 days.
An Increasingly Clear Crypto Track Record
Although this USDC payout option is still in the discussion phase, X’s financial foundation is already taking clear shape. Last July, they made their mark by launching the X Money financial feature in the United States. In partnership with Cross River Bank, the service promised yields of up to 6% and a Visa debit card. At the time of its initial release, crypto infrastructure was not yet integrated.
Signals that X continues to target the crypto niche grow even stronger when looking at internal leadership reshuffles in the first quarter. In March, X appointed Benji Taylor to take the reins as Head of Design. Taylor’s reputation is closely tied to the blockchain space - he previously led design efforts at two major Web3 names: the lending protocol Aave and the Coinbase-backed Base network.
The addition of a Web3 veteran designer to the core team strengthens speculations that X has indeed been steering the platform toward crypto, and these USDC payouts could be the beginning. Reported by crypto.news.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only, not financial advice. Cryptocurrency assets are highly volatile and carry significant risk. Always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
