The company also named Charlie Lee, Litecoin’s creator, to its board, a step that suggests MEI wants expert help building crypto use cases in its finance arm.
They see Litecoin as a smoother option because its price tends to move less on a daily basis, and they’re testing models that let workers get paid in LTC before it converts into local currency. If those tests succeed, some experts say paying salaries in crypto by 2025 won’t be a surprise.
Volatility still poses a challenge for straight crypto wages. Some firms are trying a mix of Litecoin for settlement speed and stablecoins like USDC for value stability at payout.
That strategy reduces risk without introducing too many steps, but it does involve dealing with two or more currencies in a single pay cycle. Businesses have to cope with additional tech and additional compliance verifications in order to keep the wheels turning.
Yet following those rules may help a firm look more trustworthy to investors and lenders. It can also unlock better funding terms, even if the path to compliance feels long and costly.
MEI Pharma’s choice to hold Litecoin on its balance sheet is a clear vote of confidence. But the real test will be how the company handles price swings, treasury management, and on‑ramps for converting LTC into everyday cash.
If MEI’s strategy works, other public firms and large start‑ups could follow, pushing Litecoin into broader use as a corporate finance tool. For now, the industry is watching closely.
Featured image from Zebpay, chart from TradingView
