Shopify has integrated USDC stablecoin payments into its platform, partnering with Coinbase and Stripe to enable merchants to accept crypto payments. The initiative, which began early access on June 13, 2025, will be available to millions of merchants across 34 countries by the end of the year. This integration utilizes Coinbase's Base blockchain and Stripe's infrastructure, offering reduced fees and faster settlement times. The move comes amid a surge in stablecoin transaction volumes, which exceeded $700 billion in 2025, as major corporations increasingly explore stablecoin solutions.