Mercuryo and Coinbase Reduce USDC On-Ramp Fees in MetaMask to Boost Stablecoin Adoption

Mercuryo and Coinbase Join Forces to Reduce USDC On-Ramp Fees in MetaMask

In an exciting development for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, Mercuryo, a global payments infrastructure platform, and Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, have announced a strategic partnership designed to lower fees for users on-ramping USDC in MetaMask. This initiative comes at a time when the demand for stablecoins is peaking, thanks to their efficiency in facilitating instant settlements and inexpensive cross-border transactions.

The new offer, specifically for USDC on Base, promises to slash on-ramp fees by approximately 50% for users on the Layer 2 transport layer. While the reduction is indicative and may fluctuate over time, it represents a significant change that is likely to attract both new and existing MetaMask users. The goal is to drive increased adoption of USDC, which is currently the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization.

Petr Kozyakov, Co-Founder and CEO of Mercuryo, commented, "Stablecoins are front and center in the crypto narrative of 2025 with USDC playing a pivotal role. We believe that MetaMask users will greatly benefit from this offer as stablecoins continue to provide various functions in the evolving digital token economy."

Coinbase's Chief Business Officer, Shan Aggarwal, echoed this sentiment, stating, "We are striving to accelerate the global adoption of stablecoins and are delighted to work with Mercuryo to offer this discount on USDC onboarding. The demand for USDC is increasing, and we're thrilled to make this accessible to MetaMask users."

Lorenzo Santos, Senior Product Manager at MetaMask, also highlighted the anticipated rapid uptake of USDC among MetaMask’s growing audience. He stated, "As the number of use cases for stablecoins within the MetaMask wallet expands, the demand for USDC will inevitably grow."

This fee reduction initiative coincides with the increasing demand for stablecoins in the broader digital economy. The interest on the Mercuryo platform for stablecoin features surged early in 2025 and has continued to remain strong. As a notable innovator in the Web3 landscape, Mercuryo provides a suite of payment solutions with seamless on-chain integration designed to simplify the experience for those new to the digital token world. Mercuryo focuses on efficient capital flow within the DeFi ecosystem, merging multiple payment solutions into a user-friendly interface.

About Mercuryo

Mercuryo is recognized as a leading payment infrastructure provider within the digital token space, distinguished for its contributions to the decentralized ecosystem by enhancing growth in payment use cases and on-chain integrations. Its intuitive and robust solutions are revolutionizing the next generation of payments for Web3 services. Innovative products such as Spend are closing the gap between TradFi and Web3 environments. Mercuryo partners with key players in the digital token economy, including Ledger, MetaMask, Trust Wallet, and Revolut, and is constantly evolving its product offerings to stay ahead in the market.

About Coinbase

Coinbase aims to create economic freedom by enabling equitable participation in the economy for everyone. The company is on a mission to enhance economic freedom for over a billion individuals. By revamping a century-old financial system, Coinbase provides a reliable platform that simplifies engagement with crypto assets, ranging from trading to fast, free global transfers. Additionally, Coinbase supports builders who align with their vision of making on-chain interactions the new standard.

About MetaMask

MetaMask is renowned as the world's most popular and secure self-custodial crypto wallet, empowering users to access digital assets, decentralized applications, and DeFi services.

Through this collaboration, Mercuryo and Coinbase are positioning themselves at the forefront of the burgeoning stablecoin market, setting a positive precedent for future partnerships and innovations in the cryptocurrency sphere.