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Coinbase Launches Developer Wallets with Built-in USDC Rewards

Coinbase has introduced a new toolset for developers called “CDP Embedded Wallets” to make building Web3 applications easier and more secure. These wallets allow developers to integrate self-custodial wallets into their apps quickly, with familiar login options like email and SMS that mimic the Web2 experience.

A key feature of these wallets is the automatic 4.1% reward on idle USDC balances, which can be passed on to the end-user. The wallets are compatible with both EVM-based chains and Solana and maintain user control by protecting keys within trusted execution environments (TEEs).

This new offering is designed for a variety of use cases, including DeFi platforms, B2B payroll, and crypto games. The launch comes at a time of increased regulatory clarity in the US, with the recently passed GENIUS Act providing a federal framework for stablecoins. To encourage adoption, Coinbase is waiving all fees for Onramp customers using the product during its beta phase.

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Vaibhavv Ali
Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

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