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On July 18, 2025, the GENIUS Act became law. For the first time, the United States has a federal regulatory framework for payment stablecoins. If you hold USDC, USDT, or any dollar-pegged stablecoin, the rules of the game just changed. Here’s what you need to know. What the GENIUS Act Actually Says GENIUS stands for […]
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Not all neobanks handle international payments the same way. Use this 7-point checklist to avoid hidden FX fees, frozen funds, and slow payouts.
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You want USDC. Maybe you need it for a payment. Maybe you want to hold dollars in digital form. Maybe you are building a treasury position for your business. The traditional path — sign up for a crypto exchange, complete their KYC, link a bank account, deposit USD, buy USDC, withdraw to a wallet — […]
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If you sell on Amazon from outside the United States, every payout cycle involves a decision — and a fee. With the new DD+7 disbursement policy rolling out in March 2026, sellers are already dealing with tighter cash flow timing. The last thing you need is to lose an additional 1% to 3% of your […]
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Upwork does not support USDC withdrawals directly. There is no “withdraw to USDC” button in your payment settings. But there is a straightforward way to route your Upwork earnings into stablecoins — and if you are an international freelancer losing money on every withdrawal to currency conversion fees, this might be the single most valuable […]
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Opening a US bank account as a non-resident has gotten harder, not easier. In 2025 and 2026, neobanks like Mercury and Relay tightened their requirements. Traditional banks still require in-person visits. And the options that are marketed to non-residents often come with limitations that are not immediately obvious. This guide covers what actually works in […]
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You may have seen the term USDC on a payment platform, in a transfer confirmation, or in a news headline about Visa and stablecoins. If you are a freelancer who works with international clients, this is something worth understanding — not because you need to become a crypto person, but because USDC is quietly becoming […]
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Most freelancers lose 3-5% on every international payment to FX markups and wire fees. Here are 5 ways to receive USD, EUR, or GBP for less.
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Hay una noticia que pasó casi desapercibida entre los titulares de cripto esta semana, pero que importa directamente si eres freelancer, emprendedor o tienes un negocio en México, Colombia o Argentina. Visa y Bridge, la startup de pagos adquirida por Stripe en 2025, anunciaron la expansión de sus tarjetas respaldadas por stablecoins a más de […]
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According to screenshots circulating this week, the notices state that accounts will close on May 1, 2026, with funds required to be withdrawn by April 16. “I’ve made a US LLC and apparently it’s not enough because I live in Indonesia. Wise is blocked. And today — Mercury. Can’t even receive funds from overseas.” A […]
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