Crypto Payouts Gain Traction Among Companies Due to Simplified Cross-Border Transactions

Crypto payouts are becoming increasingly popular among companies due to their ability to simplify cross-border transactions and reduce the need for intermediaries. According to a report by CoinGate, the number of crypto payments processed in H1 2026 increased significantly compared to the same period in 2025, with cryptocurrency settlements rising from 27% to 37.5% of all settlements.

Payroll teams are also adopting crypto payouts, with 25% of businesses worldwide using cryptocurrency for payroll in 2025, up from 15% in 2023. The most commonly used stablecoins for salary payments are USDC and USDT, which accounted for 91.6% of the market.

However, implementing a crypto payout system requires more than just sending tokens. Teams need to establish controls that finance, compliance, and auditors can live with, including wallet binding, approval logs, and reporting that maps every token movement back to fiat books and tax obligations.