Paying your remote contractors in crypto should be possible whether you're a Web3 company or not.

And with Hybrid Payroll from Rise, the entire process is made simple.

This is because businesses need a flexible solution that bridges the gap between traditional financial systems and blockchain-based operations.

Rise offers a seamless solution: fund payroll in local currencies like USD, convert effortlessly to crypto, and pay your global team efficiently.

This ensures compliance, reduces complexity, and provides financial flexibility for both companies and contractors.

What is Hybrid Payroll?

Hybrid payroll combines the use of both traditional fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies within a single payroll system.

This modern method gives businesses more flexibility to manage teams around the world, connecting traditional financial systems with the new blockchain economy.

How Hybrid Payroll Works:

Businesses fund payroll using USD.

These funds are seamlessly converted into cryptocurrencies, such as USDC, through an automated, in-platform process.

Contractors and employees can choose to receive their earnings in either crypto or fiat, based on their preference.

Benefits of Hybrid Payroll:

  • Global Workforce Support: Allows businesses to pay international teams efficiently, regardless of their location or currency preference.
  • Reduced Complexity: By automating fiat-to-crypto conversions, businesses avoid manual workflows and reliance on external exchanges.
  • Financial Flexibility: Employees and contractors enjoy the freedom to receive payouts in the currency of their choice.
  • Cost Efficiency: By consolidating payroll operations on a unified platform, businesses reduce transaction fees and administrative costs.

Rise’s hybrid payroll solution is particularly suited for Web3 companies, enabling them to fund payroll in traditional currencies while leveraging crypto for seamless global payouts.

How to Fund Payroll in Local Currency and Pay Out in Crypto

Now let's get into the tactical steps and see exactly how you can pay your contractors in crypto, even if you fund your payroll in fiat (local currency).

The absolute best and easiest way to do this is with Rise since we offer a complete, end-to-end solution for funding payroll in fiat currencies and paying out in crypto.

The process is designed to be seamless, efficient, and compliant, simplifying payroll for businesses operating in both traditional and blockchain-based economies.

Step 1: Fund Payroll in Local Currencies

Businesses start by funding their payroll in USD.

Rise integrates directly with company bank accounts, enabling secure and rapid transfers to the platform.

Unlike traditional processes, Rise eliminates the need for third-party exchanges or tools, ensuring a single, streamlined experience.

Step 2: Set Up Payment Schedules

Rise provides flexible payroll scheduling to suit any business model:

  • One-Time Payments: Perfect for project-based contractors or short-term engagements.
  • Recurring Payments: Automate payroll for long-term employees or regular contributors (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, daily).

Payment schedules can be customized to accommodate different time zones, currencies, and contractor preferences.

Notifications, automated reporting, and audit trails ensure accuracy and transparency for every payroll cycle.

Step 3: Seamless Local Currency-to-Crypto Conversion

Once payroll funding is complete, Rise’s automated in-platform routing handles the fiat-to-crypto conversion:

  • In-Platform Processing: No need to use external crypto exchanges; conversions happen directly within Rise.
  • Fast and Reliable: Real-time conversion ensures contractors are paid on time without delays.
  • Cost Savings: Businesses save on exchange fees and avoid compliance hurdles often associated with third-party platforms.

The seamless fiat-to-crypto conversion ensures businesses can operate efficiently, even in a multi-currency global environment.

Step 4: Contractors Withdraw in Crypto or Local Currency

  • Once conversions are complete, Rise enables contractors to withdraw their pay in their preferred cryptocurrency, such as USDC, USDT, or any of the other 100+ cryptocurrencies we offer.
  • Keep in mind that contractors are also able to withdraw in their local currency if desired.
  • Contractors receive their payouts securely, instantly, and without the delays associated with traditional banking systems.
  • For businesses, this process eliminates manual oversight, ensuring a smooth and predictable payroll cycle every time.

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Why Choose Rise for Fiat to Crypto Payroll?

Unified Experience

Imagine having the ability to manage all aspects of your payroll such as fiat funding, conversion, and crypto payouts in one seamless platform.

This unified experience not only simplifies your operations but also enhances transparency, allowing you to easily track and audit every transaction with precision.

Compliance and Security

Dealing with regulations can be tough, but with Rise, you can be sure that all transactions follow the rules.

Rise uses top-notch security to keep your data safe, making sure your business and your employees' financial information stay private and secure.

Effortless Global Payroll Management

With Rise, you can effortlessly navigate the complexities of global payroll.

The platform adapts to the unique needs of your international teams, providing a scalable solution that grows with your business and supports your global expansion efforts.

Ensuring Compliance When Onboarding Contractors

As all global teams know, compliance is critical but is often extremely challenging.

Rise simplifies and automates the onboarding process, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met quickly and efficiently:

  • Onboard Contractors from Over 150 Countries: No matter where contractors are located, Rise enables businesses to invite and import team members seamlessly.
  • Verify Identity and Compliance in Minutes: Through Rise’s automated Know-Your-Customer (KYC) checks, businesses can verify contractor identities and ensure compliance within minutes. The platform provides real-time updates when verification is complete.
  • Automated Agreements: Rise automates the creation and signing of key legal documents, including Professional Service Agreements and Statements of Work (SOWs):
    • Documents are managed directly from Rise’s dashboard.
    • Businesses can send reminders to contractors to sign agreements anytime, anywhere.
  • Tax Compliance: Rise handles the collection and management of essential tax forms, including:
    • W-9 and W-8BEN forms for international contractors.
    • Issuing 1099s automatically, ensuring businesses stay compliant with tax reporting requirements.

By automating identity verification, legal agreements, and tax compliance, Rise reduces the administrative burden of onboarding contractors globally.

This ensures businesses remain compliant while saving time and resources.

Benefits for Web3 and Crypto-Native Companies

Web3 businesses and crypto-native organizations gain significant advantages with Rise:

  • Tailored for On-Chain Treasuries: Rise integrates seamlessly with blockchain-based financial operations.
  • Simplified Payroll Management: Manage funding in fiat and payouts in crypto without juggling multiple platforms.
  • Supports Global Growth: Expand your workforce across borders while maintaining a streamlined payroll process.

By bridging traditional fiat currencies with crypto payouts, Rise empowers businesses to support modern, decentralized teams.

For Web3 companies that need this process in reverse, visit our page on crypto to fiat.

Conclusion

As we can see above Rise’s local currency-to-crypto payroll solution completely simplifies payroll for both crypto-native and traditional businesses:

  • Fund payroll in local currencies like USD with ease.
  • Pay contractors seamlessly in crypto such as USDC.
  • Reduce complexity and costs with automated, on-platform conversions.
  • Ensure global compliance while onboarding contractors quickly and efficiently.

Rise makes multi-currency payroll simple, flexible, and future-ready.

Book a demo and see how Rise can transform your global payroll today.