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In a move reflecting the growing integration of Web3 technologies into social media platforms, Meta has begun testing creator payouts using the USDC stablecoin. The pilot leverages the Stripe platform to facilitate transactions, utilizing the Solana and Polygon blockchain networks to ensure fast and low-cost cross-border payments. According to reports, this initiative aims to bypass traditional banking rails and accelerate the pace of global financial settlements for the creator economy.
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Sign InThis strategic shift occurs as tech giants intensify their competition for creator talent, with peer stocks showing varied performance; AAPL closed at $577.22 and MSFT at $379.40 per market data (close June 18, 2026). By partnering with Stripe and Circle, Meta seeks to enhance efficiency in digital payments, a trend also observed in peers like Alphabet, whose GOOGL shares closed at $577.22 on the same date.
Investors should monitor META stock, which closed at $577.22 (close June 18, 2026) after trading between a low of $563.10 and a high of $580.22. Looking ahead at the economic calendar, upcoming US Retail Sales and Industrial Production data could influence broader market sentiment, potentially impacting high-growth technology shares.