Pixiv Loses Wise Payouts After Account Suspension
Japanese illustration platform Pixiv has announced that Wise will no longer be available for creator payouts starting in November 2026, leaving some international artists unable to withdraw their earnings and forcing others to abandon their subscriptions.
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