Coinbase and Shopify Partnership Boosts Crypto Adoption for Global Merchants

Coinbase has partnered with Shopify, expanding access to cryptocurrency for millions of businesses globally. This integration marks a significant step in the evolution of decentralized finance (DeFi), empowering merchants with new tools to leverage digital currencies. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted this strategic shift towards crypto payments and DeFi during the firm’s 2025 Summit, coinciding with changes to U.S. monetary policy. This move signifies a broader trend toward increased adoption of cryptocurrencies in financial systems as traditional platforms increasingly incorporate digital assets.