Meta Platforms (META), the social media tech giant, has rolled out USDC (USDC-USD) stablecoin payouts for creators on the Solana (SOL-USD) and Polygon (MATIC-USD) blockchains. The firm began laying the groundwork in February 2026, before officially launching the program on April 29. The debut also comes four years after Meta shut down Diem, its global stablecoin project, after major opposition from U.S. and European regulators.
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How Meta’s USDC Payout System Works
Meta Platforms’ stablecoin launch signals a move to extend its footprint in the digital markets space. The company said the new feature will allow creators to receive payments faster, directly into supported crypto wallets such as MetaMask, Phantom, and Binance. These wallets can then be linked to users’ Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp payout accounts, as long as they support USDC on either Solana or Polygon.
Meanwhile, Stripe, the global payments firm, backs the program by letting eligible users link their wallets and generate tax papers tied to earnings and crypto trades. Currently, the feature is live for a small group of creators in Colombia and the Philippines, with plans to expand to more than 160 countries by year-end.
What Creators Need to Know About Meta’s USDC Payouts
Meta has made clear it is not launching its own token but instead is using the existing USDC, the dollar-backed coin issued by Circle (CRCL), the crypto payments firm.
The firm also said it does not offer currency conversion, so creators who want local cash must move their USDC to a third-party exchange and convert it themselves. Additionally, Meta warned that funds sent to an unsupported wallet or the wrong network cannot be recovered.
Meanwhile, the tech giant is not alone in this push. Since early last year, big tech firms such as Airbnb (ABNB), Apple (AAPL), and Google (GOOGL) have been exploring ways to integrate stablecoins into their payment systems.
In June 2025, Shopify (SHOP), an e-commerce platform, began letting merchants accept USDC payments. Similarly, Western Union (WU), the global money transfer firm, announced plans in April 2026 to launch its own stablecoin, USDPT, on Solana, with the launch set for May 2026.
Is Meta Stock a Good Buy Now?
META stock currently carries a Strong Buy rating from 33 Wall Street analysts tracked by TipRanks over the past three months. Of these analysts, 25 recommend a Buy, 6 assign a Hold, and none suggest a Sell. The stock has an average price target of $836.60, indicating a roughly 25% upside potential from its current price. For more information on META’s ratings, price forecasts and analysts’ insights, visit the TipRanks Stocks Comparison Center.
