WasabiCard Scales Global Creator Payouts with Stablecoin-Powered Infrastructure

WasabiCard is scaling its stablecoin-based payment infrastructure to address the specific cross-border needs of the creator economy. By integrating blockchain-based funding with local fiat rails across 200 countries, the platform allows agencies and streaming platforms to manage complex, multi-currency payouts to global talent networks through a single API or dashboard interface.

What was announced

The expansion of WasabiCard’s infrastructure targets the logistical hurdles faced by livestreaming platforms and Multi-Channel Network (MCN) agencies that manage distributed talent. The platform now supports operations in more than 200 countries and regions, providing a unified system for bulk payouts, local fiat settlement, and transaction management. Businesses can fund their payment operations using stablecoins, which are then converted and settled into more than 30 supported fiat currencies. These funds reach recipients via local payment rails, appearing as direct-to-bank payouts in the recipient’s own name.

The service is designed to handle several distinct financial workflows within the creator economy. This includes regional team payroll for business development and account management staff, as well as bulk payouts for hosts and creators involved in one-off campaigns or recurring livestreaming engagements. Additionally, the system automates the distribution of affiliate commissions and revenue-sharing incentives. Beyond direct payments, WasabiCard provides virtual and physical cards for business expenses, such as travel, equipment, and advertising, allowing companies to consolidate production spending within the same infrastructure used for payroll.

For organizations with established internal systems, WasabiCard offers an API to connect payment data with existing finance and creator-management software. This allows businesses to maintain their established workflows for funding and execution while utilizing WasabiCard for the underlying local settlement. A centralized dashboard provides real-time monitoring of payment status and fund flows across all active markets.

"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 digital asset liquidity with traditional banking systems. The company focuses on the needs of the modern, distributed workforce, particularly within sectors like the creator economy and livestreaming, where talent and operations are frequently spread across different regulatory and currency jurisdictions. By utilizing stablecoins as a vehicle for global fund movement, WasabiCard bypasses many of the delays associated with legacy correspondent banking networks.

The company occupies a specific niche in the market by offering a "hybrid" approach to treasury management. Rather than requiring recipients to manage digital wallets or navigate crypto exchanges, WasabiCard handles the conversion to fiat at the local level. This allows the paying business to benefit from the speed of blockchain-based funding while the recipient receives traditional currency through their local banking rails. This model is increasingly relevant for MCN agencies and production houses that must manage high-volume, low-value transactions across a global footprint without increasing their administrative overhead or transaction costs.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has closely followed WasabiCard’s efforts to modernize international compensation. In August 2026, the publication reported that WasabiCard Launches Global Payroll Solution to Streamline Cross-Border Payments for Distributed Teams, which established the company's initial foothold in the payroll sector. This followed a significant leadership move in July 2026, when WasabiCard Appointed Former Visa Executive Matt Price as Global Partnership Director. The addition of Price, a veteran from a traditional payments giant, signaled the company's intent to deepen its integration with global financial networks and scale its partnership ecosystem within the fintech industry.

What this means

The creator economy is a primary testing ground for the real-world utility of stablecoins. Traditional banking infrastructure is often too slow and expensive for the micro-payouts and rapid settlement cycles required by livestreaming platforms and digital agencies. By using stablecoins as the "transport layer" for value, WasabiCard is addressing a significant friction point in global commerce. This move places pressure on traditional payroll and remittance providers to either adopt similar blockchain-based rails or risk losing market share in high-growth, digitally-native sectors. The success of this model depends on the reliability of the bridge between stablecoin liquidity and local fiat rails, a space that is becoming increasingly competitive as businesses demand faster, more transparent cross-border movement of capital.