COIN Partnership

Mercuryo and Coinbase Offer USDC On-ramp Fee Reductions in MetaMask Amid Stablecoin Boom

Published August 14, 2025 at 08:00 AM

LONDON, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo and the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, have announced a strategic partnership to provide lower fees for users on-ramping USDC in MetaMask. The partnership comes amid growing demand...

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What is the expected impact of this partnership on Mercuryo’s revenue and market share in the on‑ramp space? How will the reduced USDC on‑ramp fees affect Coinbase’s user acquisition and transaction volume? Will the fee reductions lead to a measurable increase in USDC usage on MetaMask, and how might that affect the broader stablecoin ecosystem? How does this fee‑cut initiative compare to similar on‑ramp fee structures offered by competitors such as Binance, Kraken, or Circle? What is the anticipated short‑term effect on Coinbase’s (COIN) stock price and trading volume? Could the partnership create pricing pressure on other on‑ramp providers, potentially compressing margins across the industry? What are the regulatory implications of a tighter integration between a US exchange and a global payments platform for USDC on‑ramping? How might the partnership influence the liquidity and price stability of USDC in the coming months? Is there a risk that the fee reductions could erode profitability for either party if transaction volumes do not rise as projected? What are the long‑term strategic goals of the Mercuryo‑Coinbase alliance, and how could they shape the competitive landscape for stablecoin on‑ramping services?