Shopify quietly shipped a strong batch of product updates in June 2025, just weeks after the big Summer Editions launch. While some are more behind-the-scenes, others could have a meaningful impact on how merchants operate day-to-day. Here are a few standout features we think are worth your time.
Accept USDC on Base via Shopify Payments
This one feels like a sign of what’s to come: Shopify merchants can now accept USDC (a stablecoin) on Base, Coinbase’s Layer 2 blockchain built on Ethereum. If you're already in the Coinbase ecosystem, this is a quick win; just link your account and start accepting payments.
Why it matters: USDC is fast, stable, and efficient to process. And since Shopify’s transaction fees are significantly lower with this type of crypto payment, we wouldn’t be surprised to see discounted rates down the line as adoption increases.
Conditional Payment Terms at Checkout
Shopify has expanded the Payment Customization Function to now support conditional payment terms. That means you can do more than just reorder or rename payment methods, you can set specific conditions that apply only to certain orders.
Example: You might offer Net 30 terms only on orders over a certain amount, or only for returning wholesale customers. This kind of logic at checkout unlocks more flexibility without the need for external invoicing tools.
Cart Metafields in Checkout UI Extensions
Developers can now access cart metafields in Functions and Checkout UI extensions, which opens the door for deeper personalization and logic-driven workflows right in the checkout experience.
This is a big win for stores doing custom bundles, gated content, or any kind of advanced cart logic tied to customer tags, product attributes, or selling plans.
Image Alt Text is Now Translatable
A small but impactful update: image alt text is now part of the Shopify Translation API. That means your alt text can match the language of the rest of your site which is helpful for international SEO, accessibility, and overall user experience.
Refund to Store Credit During Order Cancellation
Merchants can now issue store credit when canceling an order, an overall smart option if you're trying to retain revenue or steer customers toward a future purchase instead of giving a full refund.
Bulk Inventory Transfers Import
For high SKU brands or businesses moving inventory across multiple locations, this one saves time: you can now bulk import inventory transfers directly into Shopify.
Even a month after Editions dropped, Shopify continues to roll out meaningful improvements across the platform. Whether you’re looking to streamline your checkout experience, go deeper with internationalization, or experiment with crypto payments, there’s something in this month’s changelog worth exploring.
