WasabiCard Scales Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure for Global Creator Economy

WasabiCard has expanded its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure to address the specific cross-border needs of the creator economy. By integrating stablecoin funding with local fiat settlement across 200 countries, the platform enables livestreaming agencies and global content operations to manage bulk payouts to talent and production teams without the friction of traditional international banking rails.

What was announced

The expansion of WasabiCard’s infrastructure targets the complex payment requirements of livestreaming platforms and Multi-Channel Network (MCN) agencies. Operating across more than 200 countries and regions, the unified platform and API allow businesses to manage diverse financial workflows including bulk payouts, local fiat settlement, and direct-to-bank transfers. The system is designed to handle various operational costs, from regional team payroll for business development and account management to recurring host and creator fees for livestream appearances.

The platform also facilitates the distribution of affiliate commissions and revenue shares in batches, alongside payments for freelance production personnel such as moderators, translators, and editors. For day-to-day operational spending, WasabiCard provides virtual and physical cards for travel, equipment, and advertising expenses. Businesses can fund these operations using stablecoins, which are then converted into more than 30 supported fiat currencies for settlement through local payment rails. This setup allows funds to reach recipients’ bank accounts in their own names. For organizations with established workflows, the API enables integration with existing payroll and creator-management systems, providing a centralized dashboard to monitor payment status and fund flows.

"The globalization of the creator economy is changing how businesses manage money. A single content operation can involve hosts, creators, MCN agencies and production teams across multiple markets. Stablecoins give businesses greater flexibility in moving funds globally, while local payment infrastructure enables that liquidity to reach the people and businesses that need to be paid. We want to connect these two layers so that global payments can become a seamless part of everyday operations."

Ray Yang, Co-founder and CEO of WasabiCard.

The companies involved

WasabiCard is a fintech provider specializing in cross-border payment infrastructure that bridges the gap between digital assets and traditional banking systems. Led by Co-founder and CEO Ray Yang and Co-founder Fire, the company has positioned itself as a specialist in the creator economy and distributed workforce sectors. Its primary value proposition lies in using stablecoins as a vehicle for global liquidity, which is then converted into local fiat to bypass the delays and high fees often associated with legacy correspondent banking networks.

The company operates in a market where the creator economy is no longer a niche segment but a global industry requiring sophisticated treasury management. By offering both API-driven integration and a centralized dashboard, WasabiCard competes in the space of global payroll and payout providers, specifically targeting firms that manage high volumes of micro-payments and multi-currency distributions. Its focus on supporting over 200 countries and 30 fiat currencies places it among the more geographically diverse players in the stablecoin-to-fiat settlement niche.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has closely followed WasabiCard’s development as it builds out its specialized infrastructure. In September 2026, we reported on how WasabiCard Scales Global Creator Payouts with Stablecoin-Powered Infrastructure, highlighting the initial move into the talent management space. This followed the company’s launch of a broader corporate toolset, as detailed in WasabiCard Launches Global Payroll Solution to Streamline Cross-Border Payments for Distributed Teams in August 2026. Additionally, the firm has been strengthening its leadership team to navigate the complex regulatory and partnership landscape of global finance; in July 2026, WasabiCard Appoints Former Visa Executive Matt Price as Global Partnership Director, signaling a strategic focus on traditional card network expertise.

What this means

This expansion highlights a significant shift in how fintechs are utilizing stablecoins—moving away from speculative assets toward functional middle-ware for global trade. By targeting the creator economy, WasabiCard is addressing a sector where traditional banks often struggle with the high volume of low-value, cross-border transactions. This move puts pressure on traditional remittance providers and legacy payroll firms that have been slow to adopt blockchain-based settlement. The industry question now is whether the regulatory environment for stablecoins will remain stable enough to allow this hybrid model to become the standard for global gig-economy payments, or if central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will eventually crowd out private stablecoin solutions.