Why global workers are driving demand for dollar payouts

Daniel EzraAugust 19, 2026 · 1 min read

We surveyed 2,000 independent workers in 18 countries about how they want to be paid.

What they told us

Seven in ten would choose a dollar-denominated balance over immediate conversion to local currency.

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