Coinbase recently unveiled two significant partnerships that mark a milestone in mainstream crypto adoption. First, they announced the Coinbase One Card, developed in collaboration with American Express. This branded credit card—available exclusively to Coinbase One subscribers—is set to launch this fall and will offer up to 4% back in Bitcoin on everyday purchases.
Simultaneously, Coinbase joined forces with Shopify (and Stripe) to enable Shopify merchants to accept USDC stablecoin payments via Coinbase’s Base network. The limited rollout began this week, allowing consumers to pay with USDC and merchants to receive local currency—without foreign exchange fees. A full rollout to all Shopify Payments users is expected later this year.
These developments show how crypto is integrating deeper into everyday finance—rewarding consumers and streamlining merchant experiences. For merchants, accepting USDC on Base means faster, borderless transactions. For consumers, the Coinbase One Card brings crypto rewards into daily spending.