MetaMask has added native support for Sei in a strategic collaboration that will see users benefit from a new cross-chain swaps and asset bridge. Self- custody web3 wallet MetaMask, which is developed by Consensys, says it has integrated layer-1 blockchain Sei…

MetaMask adds support for Sei

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Little Pepe (LILPEPE), 
an emerging EVM Layer-2 token, has once again outpaced expectations, closing 
out Stage 9 of its presale well ahead of schedule. The project has entered 
Stage 10 at a new price of $0.0019. That marks a 90% increase from its Stage 1 
price, […]

EVM Layer-2 Token Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Sells Out Stage 9 of Presale

A growing number of workers are now getting paid in crypto. In 2023, just 3% 
of those surveyed said part of their salary arrived as digital tokens. By 
2024, that share jumped to 9.6%. Related Reading: Bitcoin Remains 
‘Undefeatable’, Tether Chief Says This shift comes as blockchain firms and 
DAOs explore new ways to handle cross-border pay. Reports have disclosed that 
purely fiat payments fell from 95% to 85% over the same period. Our mission is 
to support the long-term success of both our portfolio companies and the 
broader crypto ecosystem. One major gap we’ve consistently seen? Reliable, 
transparent compensation data for crypto teams. That’s why we created our 
annual Crypto Compensation Survey – a… — Pantera Capital (@PanteraCapital) 
August 6, 2025 Rise In Crypto Payroll According to Pantera Capital’s 2024 
Blockchain Compensation Survey, USDC leads the pack. It now makes up over 60% 
of all crypto wages. USDT trails with 28%. Smaller slices go to Solana at 1.9% 
and Ethereum at 1.3%. These numbers point to stablecoins becoming a regular 
tool for payroll. That’s a big change from just a year ago. Many companies are 
drawn by faster settlement times and lower fees. And workers in regions with 
shaky banking systems see real benefit. Reports have disclosed that Asia-based 
teams and contractors are among the biggest drivers of this trend. They often 
rely on stablecoins to avoid high transfer costs or strict local rules. A 
handful of firms now let staff split pay between cash and crypto. This hybrid 
model gives people the freedom to hold tokens or spend fiat. It also helps 
those who want to dollar-cost average into crypto markets. Pantera’s data 
shows these arrangements are on the rise, though full-crypto pay remains rare. 
Stablecoin Salaries Soar Circle’s decision to publish monthly reserve reports 
has strengthened trust in USDC. The company even secured access to US 
Treasuries for its backing. That transparency helps explain why more payroll 
departments pick USDC over other coins. Tax teams also get clearer data when 
they see monthly reserve disclosures. Related Reading: Bitcoin Insult Alert: 
Pro Trader Dubs HODLers ‘Idiots,’ Saylor Fires Back Behind the scenes, better 
payroll platforms and accounting tools have made on-chain payments simpler. 
Real-time rails now link digital wallets to corporate treasuries. And more 
firms are building internal processes to track taxable events. Based on 
reports from industry insiders, this is only the beginning. As more crypto- 
native companies formalize their operations, they’ll need reliable ways to pay 
people. And wider acceptance by regulators could give traditional firms the 
confidence to join in. Featured image from Young Platform, chart from 
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USDC Emerges As Top Pick In Booming Crypto Payroll Trend—Survey

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The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) said the fine was due to 
a lack of anti-money laundering oversight.