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Coinbase and Stripe have formed a strategic alliance to improve cryptocurrency transactions and user onboarding. Announced on June 27, this partnership introduces several key integrations between the two platforms.
A major feature of this collaboration is the support for USD Coin (USDC) on Coinbase's layer-2 network, Base, as part of Stripe's crypto payouts. This integration enables faster cross-border remittances and settlements across 150 countries. Additionally, USDC will be incorporated into Stripe's fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, streamlining the process for customers converting traditional currency to digital assets.
On the flip side, Coinbase is integrating Stripe's fiat-to-crypto on-ramp, allowing Stripe users to purchase cryptocurrencies using credit cards and Apple Pay. This move significantly enhances accessibility for users looking to enter the crypto space.
The partnership marks a return to cryptocurrency for Stripe, which had previously offered Bitcoin services in 2014 before discontinuing them. Earlier this year, Stripe co-founder John Collison hinted at the company's plans to reintegrate stablecoins into their services.
This collaboration comes at a time when Coinbase is taking an assertive stance in the face of regulatory challenges. The exchange recently filed lawsuits against the SEC and FDIC, citing failures to provide information under the Freedom of Information Act. Coinbase has also launched the "Stand with Crypto" political action committee, which has gathered significant support from crypto advocates.
As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, partnerships like this between major players in traditional finance and crypto aim to bridge the gap between these two worlds, potentially paving the way for wider adoption and more seamless integration of digital assets into everyday financial transactions.
