Coinbase
US-based publicly traded exchange and one of the co-creators of USDC. Offers zero-fee USDC trading and built-in rewards.
Using USDC on Coinbase
Coinbase is one of the largest and most trusted cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, and a key partner behind USDC itself. As a co-creator of USDC through the Centre Consortium with Circle, Coinbase has deep integration with the stablecoin. You can buy USDC with zero trading fees on Coinbase, earn yield through their USDC rewards program (typically 4-5% APY), and send USDC across multiple networks including Base, Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon. Coinbase is publicly traded on the NASDAQ (COIN) and is regulated in the US, making it one of the most compliant options available. For most beginners, Coinbase is the simplest place to start with USDC.
Supported networks
Key features
- Zero-fee USDC trading
- USDC rewards (4-5% APY)
- Free cross-network transfers
- Publicly traded (NASDAQ: COIN)
- Regulated in the US
Other exchanges
Kraken
Long-running US exchange with strong security track record. Supports USDC deposits and withdrawals on multiple networks.
Centralized ExchangeBinance
The world's largest crypto exchange by volume. Supports USDC trading and cross-chain withdrawals.
Centralized ExchangeOKX
Major global exchange with integrated wallet and DeFi access. Supports USDC on 10+ networks.
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