Freelancers earn record USD197m in September
Pakistan’s freelancers earned a record USD197 million in September 2026, taking first-quarter earnings to around USD550 million, up 46 percent year-on-year, as a new Payoneer report highlighted the growing use of stablecoins by international marketplaces and businesses for cross-border payments and financial operations. The report, titled Stablecoin Steps Up, was unveiled at Money20/20 in Las Vegas and is based on a survey of 265 senior payments, treasury and finance leaders at US-based marketplaces, platforms and enterprises with annual revenues of at least USD100 million.