Coinbase Launches Embedded Wallets with 4.1% APY Rewards for DeFi and Gaming

Coinbase has launched a new developer tool called Embedded Wallets, designed to simplify wallet onboarding and enhance technical capabilities across decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, payments, and Web3 social media. The tool, part of the Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP), will also power the exchange’s upcoming decentralized exchange. Embedded Wallets offer developers access to self-custodial infrastructure and the ability to provide native rewards in USDC, a stablecoin issued by Circle. These rewards carry an annual percentage yield (APY) of 4.1%, which developers can retain or pass on to users without the need for staking [1].

The launch of Embedded Wallets aligns with Coinbase’s broader rebranding of its wallet into an “everything app” named Base, following the expansion of its layer-2 network. This move reflects a strategic shift toward onchain finance and greater user control over digital assets. The development also coincides with recent legislative progress in the United States, including the passage of the GENIUS Act and the House’s approval of the CLARITY Act, which are seen as critical for the growth of self-custodied wallets and decentralized finance. The CLARITY Act establishes a regulatory framework for the digital asset economy and explicitly supports the right to self-custody, enabling peer-to-peer transactions and DeFi protocols [2].

The GENIUS Act introduces regulatory clarity for dollar-backed stablecoins, potentially creating new pathways into DeFi and other crypto sectors via digital dollar rails. Experts argue that such regulations could accelerate the tokenization of real-world assets and drive more value onchain. Fabian Dori, chief investment officer at Sygnum, highlighted that the GENIUS Act provides the clarity needed for organizations to build innovative financial services, including new payment systems, beyond stablecoins [3].

The rise of self-custody and DeFi is reshaping the crypto landscape, with embedded solutions like Coinbase’s tool playing a key role in bridging traditional and digital finance. As regulatory frameworks evolve and user adoption increases, embedded wallets are expected to enhance user experience while reinforcing the principles of decentralization and financial autonomy [4].

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[1] Cointelegraph, [https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-embedded-wallets-usdc-rewards-defi-legislation](https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinbase-embedded-wallets-usdc-rewards-defi-legislation)

[2] US House of Representatives, [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1872195/000110465925073371/tm2421409-19_f1a.htm](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1872195/000110465925073371/tm2421409-19_f1a.htm)