Mercuryo, a global payment infrastructure platform, and Coinbase, the largest US cryptocurrency exchange, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing access to stablecoins. The goal? To offer reduced fees for purchasing USDC through MetaMask, the world’s leading self-custodial wallet.
This initiative arises in a context of growing interest in stablecoins, digital assets that are gaining more and more centrality thanks to their ability to guarantee instant transactions, efficient cross-border transfers, and low costs. The collaboration between Mercuryo and Coinbase responds precisely to this rapidly increasing demand, offering MetaMask users a concrete and immediate advantage.
USDC on Base: fees cut by 50% for MetaMask users
The novelty concerns exclusively USDC on Base, the Layer 2 solution that allows for faster and more convenient transactions compared to the main blockchain. Thanks to this partnership, the on-ramp fees – that is, the costs to convert traditional currency into USDC – will be reduced by about 50%.
It is important to emphasize that this reduction is indicative and may vary over time or be revoked, but it still represents a significant opportunity for those who wish to enter the world of stablecoin.
The offer is valid for both new users and those already existing on MetaMask, thus expanding the pool of beneficiaries and promoting greater adoption of USDC, currently the second stablecoin by market capitalization.
Stablecoin: protagonists of the new digital economy
According to Petr Kozyakov, co-founder and CEO of Mercuryo:
“Stablecoins are at the center of the crypto narrative of 2025, with USDC playing a fundamental role”.
These digital assets are finding application in multiple areas of the digital token economy, from decentralized finance (DeFi) to international payments, up to the management of savings and investments.
The confidence in the success of the initiative is also shared by Shan Aggarwal, Chief Business Officer of Coinbase, who emphasizes how the partnership with Mercuryo is part of a broader strategy to accelerate the global adoption of stablecoins.
“There is a growing demand for USDC today, and we are excited to offer this opportunity to MetaMask users”,
says Aggarwal.
Even Lorenzo Santos, Senior Product Manager at MetaMask, anticipates a rapid growth in the adoption of USDC among wallet users.
“As the use cases for stablecoins on MetaMask increase, the demand for USDC will also grow,”
declares Santos, highlighting how collaboration can have a direct impact on the expansion of the ecosystem.
Mercuryo: innovation and simplification in the Web3 ecosystem
Mercuryo stands out as one of the leading innovators in the Web3 landscape, offering cutting-edge payment solutions and seamless on-chain integration. The platform caters to both newcomers and experienced users, simplifying access to the world of digital tokens and facilitating capital flows in DeFi.
Mercuryo’s approach is based on the combination of different payment solutions in a single intuitive interface, making the transition between traditional finance, Web2, and Web3 simpler and more secure. Among Mercuryo’s partners are prominent names such as Ledger, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Revolut, testifying to the strength and reputation built over time.
Coinbase: economic freedom and infrastructure for the future
The mission of Coinbase is clear: to promote economic freedom globally, enabling over a billion people to participate fairly in the digital economy. Coinbase aims to update the traditional financial system by offering a reliable platform for trading, staking, custody, spending, and global transfers of digital assets.
In addition to services for private and institutional users, Coinbase provides fundamental infrastructure for on-chain activity and supports developers who share the vision of a world where “onchain is the new online.” The company is also committed to promoting responsible regulations to make the benefits of cryptocurrencies accessible globally.
MetaMask: the reference wallet for the new generation of Crypto users
MetaMask is confirmed as the most popular and secure self-custodial wallet in the world, offering users access to digital assets, decentralized apps, and DeFi services. Its popularity has grown alongside the spread of cryptocurrencies, becoming an indispensable tool for anyone wanting to explore the potential of decentralized finance.
The partnership with Mercuryo and Coinbase represents a further step forward in offering increasingly accessible, convenient, and secure services for the global MetaMask community.
A future of opportunities for Stablecoin and digital payments
The reduction of fees for the USDC on-ramp on MetaMask, made possible by the collaboration between Mercuryo and Coinbase, comes at a time of strong expansion for stablecoin. The demand for these assets on the Mercuryo platform has grown significantly since the beginning of 2025, indicating that use cases are becoming increasingly numerous and relevant.
The initiative not only promotes the adoption of USDC, but also helps to consolidate the role of stablecoins as pillars of the new digital economy. Thanks to innovative solutions and strategic partnerships, the digital payments sector is preparing to experience a new season of growth, accessibility, and financial inclusion.