Shopify Rolls Out USDC Payments with Coinbase and Stripe
In a major leap toward mainstream stablecoin adoption, Shopify has announced a strategic partnership with Coinbase and Stripe to enable USDC payments through its platform. Initially launching with early access, the service will be rolled out more broadly by year’s end and will operate exclusively on Coinbase’s Base network, the company’s native Ethereum Layer 2.
The move was unveiled by Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke, who confirmed that merchants will be able to use Shopify Payments and Shop Pay to accept USDC via smart contract-based infrastructure. The integration uses the Commerce Payments Protocol, co-developed by Shopify and Coinbase as a new crypto e-commerce standard.
The rollout caps off a year of behind-the-scenes talks between the two companies.
Shopify will enable USDC (Stablecoins on @Base) in Checkout via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay. Early access starts today, roll out throughout the year.
— tobi lutke (@tobi) June 12, 2025
We think that stablecoins are a natural way to transact on the Internet and worked with coinbase to develop the commerce… pic.twitter.com/o6jme8kSha
Shopify will enable USDC (Stablecoins on @Base) in Checkout via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay. Early access starts today, roll out throughout the year.
— tobi lutke (@tobi) June 12, 2025
We think that stablecoins are a natural way to transact on the Internet and worked with coinbase to develop the commerce… pic.twitter.com/o6jme8kSha
Base Network Chosen for Low Fees and Retail Reach
The USDC integration will operate on Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum L2 network known for its low gas fees and user-friendly design. With over $3.7 billion in stablecoin liquidity, Base is currently the second most liquid L2, and hosts a rapidly growing ecosystem of retail-friendly dApps.
The majority of USDC on Base is natively issued—only about 14 million tokens are bridged—ensuring efficient settlements and better liquidity management. Base’s team said the goal is to make the USDC checkout button a standard feature for millions of users and merchants alike.
The network recently averaged 5 million new wallets per week and supports 1.4 million active addresses, making it an ideal platform for onboarding mainstream e-commerce users into Web3.
“Pay with crypto”
— Base (@base) June 12, 2025
Millions of @Shopify stores are about to accept USDC on Base. Pay with USDC, get 1% back.
The onchain internet just got its checkout button. https://t.co/YoVcWf7ob3 pic.twitter.com/Poj7IJIcbo
“Pay with crypto”
— Base (@base) June 12, 2025
Millions of @Shopify stores are about to accept USDC on Base. Pay with USDC, get 1% back.
The onchain internet just got its checkout button. https://t.co/YoVcWf7ob3 pic.twitter.com/Poj7IJIcbo
USDC’s Credibility Makes It Ideal for E-Commerce
USDC, issued by Circle, has become the go-to stablecoin for regulated fintech integrations. Following Circle’s debut as a publicly traded company on the NYSE, its credibility has grown among institutions and tech firms alike.
Unlike decentralized stablecoins, USDC is centrally governed and has shown its ability to freeze and reissue tokens in fraud cases, adding a layer of consumer protection rare in the crypto world.
This also marks Stripe’s second USDC integration, after reintroducing the stablecoin into its merchant toolkit in late 2024. Together, Stripe and Shopify form a powerful fintech gateway for stablecoin usage.
Stablecoins Are Powering a New Phase of Fintech
The Shopify integration is part of a broader wave of stablecoin adoption. PayPal’s PYUSD has expanded via Stellar, and Tether’s USDT continues to dominate niche payment markets. But USDC’s regulatory clarity and infrastructure partnerships are giving it a competitive edge.
By offering gasless payments and bypassing the need for users to hold native chain tokens, Base enables microtransactions and instant checkouts, paving the way for USDC to function just like fiat—but on-chain.
This partnership is more than just payments—it’s about embedding crypto into the fabric of global e-commerce.
