The number of crypto professionals paid in digital assets has tripled over the past year, reaching 9.6% in 2024, according to Pantera Capital’s survey of over 1,600 workers across 77 countries. Stablecoins dominate payrolls, with Circleโs USDC accounting for 63% of all crypto salaries, despite Tetherโs USDT being the most traded by volume globally. This shift shows growing trust in stablecoins and blockchain payroll systems among crypto firms and employees alike.