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Global Payroll with Stablecoins: Paying Remote Teams Instantly

A practical guide to running global payroll on stablecoin rails: compliance, tax withholding, and instant delivery to 180+ countries.

12 min read
December 24, 2024
Remote work has created globally distributed teams, but payroll infrastructure hasn't kept up. Paying contractors in 30 countries means navigating 30 banking systems, currency conversions, and fee structures. Wire transfers take days and cost $25-50 each. Stablecoin payroll offers instant, low-cost payments to any country with internet access. This guide covers practical implementation of global stablecoin payroll.

The Global Payroll Challenge

  • Multiple banking relationships required
  • High wire transfer fees ($25-50 per payment)
  • Multi-day settlement (recipient waits for funds)
  • Currency conversion losses (2-4% typical)
  • Compliance complexity (varies by country)

Stablecoin Payroll Implementation

With GRAIN payroll, a single wallet can pay team members in 180+ countries. Payments settle in seconds. Recipients can hold GRAIN (earning appreciation), convert to local currency via local exchanges, or spend directly where crypto is accepted. Cost per payment drops from $25-50 to under $0.01.

Compliance Note

Stablecoin payroll doesn't eliminate tax withholding or reporting requirements. Employers must still comply with local labor laws, tax withholding where required, and contractor classification rules. GRAIN provides payment rails; compliance remains the employer's responsibility.

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