Coinbase has officially launched Coinbase Payments, a full-stack stablecoin solution for commerce platforms, offering 24/7 USDC settlements globally. Built on Base, this system eliminates blockchain complexities for merchants. The payments stack is already live on Shopify, enabling instant, secure, and cost-effective transactions with no additional setup. Besides Shopify, Coinbase now invites other platforms serving merchants to integrate the infrastructure.
This launch comes at a time when stablecoins are reshaping global payments. Last year alone, they processed over $30 trillion in settlements, reflecting a threefold year-over-year growth. Moreover, demand is intensifying across sectors. Over 50% of Fortune 500 companies are already building onchain. Even small businesses are catching on—nearly a third now use crypto in operations.