Coinbase achieves historical milestone with transaction fees dropping below 1¢
Coinbase achieves historical milestone with transaction fees dropping below 1¢
Coinbase recently reached a significant achievement as transaction fees on their platform dropped below 1¢ for the first time. This decrease in fees demonstrates progress towards making sending USDC cheaper and moving closer to their goal of 1 second transactions for 1¢.
Yesterday, we hit a historical milestone. For the 1st time, transaction fees on @base dropped below 1¢. Obviously as more & more people transact, fees will fluctuate. But this is what progress looks like. Sending USDC is getting cheaper & cheaper—towards our goal of 1 sec. 1¢.
Coinbase Acquires Token Management Platform LiquiFi
Coinbase has acquired LiquiFi, a token management platform focused on early-stage blockchain projects. - LiquiFi has served major protocols including **Uniswap**, **Optimism**, **Ethena Labs**, and **Zora** - The platform aims to solve token management challenges for blockchain teams - Acquisition will leverage Coinbase's resources to build institutional-grade token infrastructure The merger represents a strategic move to support blockchain builders earlier in their development journey. LiquiFi will continue operating with enhanced capabilities backed by Coinbase's infrastructure. [Read the full announcement](https://www.coinbase.com/blog/Coinbase-acquires-LiquiFi-the-leading-token-management-platform)
2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup Final Set for Tonight
The 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup championship game takes place tonight, marking the culmination of this season's tournament. Two teams will battle for the prestigious trophy in a winner-take-all format. The Commissioner's Cup has become a significant mid-season competition in the WNBA calendar, adding extra stakes to regular season matchups. - One game decides the champion - Winner claims exclusive Commissioner's Cup trophy - Tournament adds competitive element to regular season
Coinbase June 2025 Roundup: Major Developments and Partnerships
Coinbase achieved several milestones in June 2025: - Secured MiCA license in Luxembourg - Launching perpetual futures in US (July 21) - JPMorgan's Kinexys introducing JPMD token on Base - Hosted State of Crypto summit with POTUS keynote - Revealed Coinbase One Card with 4% BTC rewards on Amex network - Partnered with Shopify/Stripe for USDC adoption (1M+ stores) - Introducing DEX integration in Coinbase app - Launched Coinbase Payments protocol with Shopify - Released CoinbaseBiz for business payments - Partnering with Nodal Clear for USDC futures collateral **Upcoming**: Base day one event on July 16 [Early access to Coinbase One Card](http://coinbase.com/creditcard)
Crypto Rails Emerge as Global Payment Standard
**Crypto infrastructure** has evolved to become the most efficient payment rail system globally, marking a significant shift in financial transactions. The trend follows the fundamental principle that payments naturally gravitate toward the most efficient channels. This development represents the culmination of years of technological advancement in blockchain infrastructure. - Lower transaction costs - Faster settlement times - Reduced intermediary dependencies - Global accessibility *Financial institutions and businesses are increasingly integrating crypto payment rails into their operations to stay competitive.* Learn more about implementing crypto payment solutions for your business.
Base Creator and Doodles CEO Discuss Creator-Centric Internet on Evolving Money Podcast
Base creator Jesse Pollak and Doodles CEO Julian Holguin explore the future of a creator-focused internet in the latest episode of *Evolving Money* podcast, produced with Bloomberg Media Studios. Key highlights: - Discussion of how blockchain technology is reshaping online creation - Insights into Base's role in building the next generation internet - Exploration of why onchain systems are becoming the new standard for digital interactions This collaboration brings expert perspectives on how blockchain infrastructure is enabling a more creator-centric digital economy.