Making USDC more accessible: Mercuryo launches fee reduction on-ramp campaign with Coinbase, MetaMask, and Base
USDC is the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization and one of the most widely adopted in the crypto space—used for payments, trading, and on-chain applications across every major blockchain.
Whether you’re a long-time user or just getting started, the experience is now even more user-friendly, faster, and more accessible.
Built for the Stablecoin Moment
Stablecoins are no longer just a DeFi niche.
In 2024, stablecoin transfer volumes reached a staggering $27.6 trillion, surpassing the combined transaction volume of Visa and Mastercard by about 7.7%, according to recent data.
That volume, often driven by activity on networks like Solana and Base, solidifies stablecoins, especially USDC, as critical infrastructure in digital finance, not just speculative assets.
With growing utility and increased regulatory clarity in regions like the EU and UK, demand for stablecoins continues to rise, and this campaign is designed to meet users where they are.
And USDC, with its strong reserve backing and widespread adoption, is right at the center of that shift.
That’s why we’re making it easier to access.
Through this new campaign, users in the UK and European Economic Area (EEA) can now on-ramp USDC on Base with significantly reduced fees via Mercuryo’s fiat-to-crypto rails—available directly inside MetaMask.
No redirects. No confusion. Just a clear path to stablecoins, on your terms.
The Offer
Starting this August, users can on-ramp USDC on the Base network via Mercuryo inside MetaMask and with ~50% lower fees.
This discount is available to:
- New and existing MetaMask users
- Users in the UK and European Economic Area (EEA)
- All fiat-to-USDC transactions via Mercuryo on Base
Fee reductions are dynamic and may vary over time, but the result is the same: USDC is more accessible than ever.
Why It Matters
Stablecoin supply surged by 59% in 2024, reaching 1% of the US dollar supply.
Clearer regulations in the UK and EEA are accelerating stablecoin adoption, creating an ideal environment to lower access costs and streamline fiat-to-stablecoin onboarding.
From trading to savings, from DeFi to payroll, stablecoins are the rails, and USDC is the vehicle.
As Petr Kozyakov, Co-Founder & CEO at Mercuryo, put it:
«Stablecoins are front and centre in the crypto narrative of 2025 with USDC playing a pivotal role. We’re confident MetaMask users will take full advantage of this offer.»
Petr Kozyakov, Co-Founder & CEO at MercuryoHow It Works
- Open your MetaMask wallet and select «Buy».
- Choose Mercuryo as your provider.
- Select USDC on Base as your purchase asset.
- Complete the purchase with your preferred fiat payment method (card, Apple Pay, etc.).
- Your reduced-fee USDC arrives in your wallet instantly.
The entire experience is designed to be user-friendly, transparent, and self-custodial.
A Shared Mission for Web3 Access
This campaign brings fee discounts through an initiative toward making stablecoins usable, affordable, and widespread.
- Coinbase is providing funding and strategic support to help grow the Base ecosystem and expand USDC usage globally.
- MetaMask is helping bring the experience directly to the wallets users already trust and use every day.
- Base offers a scalable L2 environment for fast, low-cost USDC transactions.
- Mercuryo powers the entire on-ramp process—connecting fiat and crypto seamlessly under the hood.
Together, we’re building infrastructure that helps Web3 feel a little more accessible and user-centric.
Author: Mercuryo Comms