Welcome to This Week in Crypto, where we break down the latest news shaping the digital asset space. From creator payouts on YouTube to solo mining surprises and a bold crypto-sports crossover, here’s what’s making headlines this week:

Here’s a quick look at what’s new:

  • YouTube adds stablecoin payouts: U.S. creators can now opt to receive their ad revenue in PYUSD, PayPal’s dollar-pegged crypto.
  • Solo Bitcoin miner strikes gold: A lone miner using CKPool earned over $280K after winning a rare Bitcoin block.
  • Tether bids for Juventus FC: The stablecoin issuer offered $1.1B to buy the Italian soccer club but was turned down by its current owner.

Let’s take a closer look at what it all means for the crypto space this week!

YouTube Adds Crypto Option for Creator Payouts

YouTube has quietly added a new payout option for U.S. creators using PayPal’s PYUSD, a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar. This allows eligible creators to receive their ad revenue in digital dollars instead of waiting on traditional bank transfers. The integration uses PayPal’s system, so YouTube does not directly handle crypto but still enables an optional path to the blockchain.

  • YouTube ad earnings can now be accessed through PayPal’s Hyperwallet, with PYUSD available as a payout method for some U.S.-based creators.
  • Creators can keep their funds in PayPal, withdraw to a bank account, or transfer their PYUSD to a crypto wallet.
  • This provides faster access to funds and gives creators more flexibility over how they receive and manage their earnings.

This rollout shows how stablecoins are starting to appear in large-scale, everyday payment systems. It gives creators a new way to move their earnings on-chain without changing the way YouTube itself handles payouts.

Solo Bitcoin Miner Wins $282K Block Reward

A solo Bitcoin miner pulled off a rare win by earning a block reward worth $282,000. Using the mining service Solo CKPool, the individual earned 3.13 BTC without the need for a large mining operation. These types of wins are increasingly rare, as the overall computing power of the Bitcoin network keeps growing.

  • The miner used Solo CKPool to win the 311th solo block, beating 1-in-30,000 odds.
  • Solo CKPool has helped miners earn over 5,500 BTC to date, though most solo miners face slim chances.
  • Rising hashrates make solo mining harder each year, while some major firms shift focus away from Bitcoin mining.

Even with the help of mining pools, solo mining remains a long shot. For a lucky few, the reward is still possible.

Tether Tries to Buy Juventus FC in $1 Billion Deal

Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has made an offer to buy the Italian soccer club Juventus for about $1.1 billion. The deal would give Tether full control of one of Europe’s most historic football teams. So far, Juventus’ parent company, Exor, has rejected the offer.

  • Tether submitted an all-cash bid to Exor for its 65.4% controlling stake in Juventus, plus the remaining shares if accepted.
  • Exor reportedly turned down the proposal, with a source saying “Juventus is not for sale.”
  • Tether promised to invest in the team’s future and recently gained board representation after increasing its stake this year.

Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, said the team holds personal meaning for him and emphasized the company’s financial strength. Even if the offer is denied, this move shows how crypto companies are looking beyond digital assets and into major parts of everyday life like sports and entertainment.

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