Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced on Friday that the company plans to launch a new self-custody wallet called Base App later this 0 also confirmed that the wallet will be open to all 1 to Armstrong’s disclosure, users can join the waiting list for the 2 links to the app will also be provided in subsequent 3 also states on its website that users can continue using the same Coinbase Wallet features in the Base 4 initiative follows the company’s push to create an all-in-one app for crypto 5 launches Embedded Wallets software developer kit Live now in the beta: Trade, straight from your 6 app brings the market to 7 and trade without switching a tab or changing apps, all in real 8 — Base app (@baseapp) September 4, 2025 In July, the crypto exchange launched the Embedded Wallets Software Developer Kit, which is available via the Coinbase Developer 9 firm said the new developer tool helps streamline wallet interaction and onboarding processes for Web3 10 initiative aims to allow developers to integrate self-custodial wallets directly into their 11 developer kit also offers several built-in features for users, including crypto onramps for converting fiat currency, token swapping capability, and automated yield 12 announced that the Embedded Wallets tool will utilize the same infrastructure that powers its Base 13 firm added that the shared infrastructure provides enterprise-grade security and key management 14 said it handles custody and compliance requirements in the tool, while developers maintain full control over the front-end user 15 firm argued that the split allows developers to focus on application features rather than regulatory 16 crypto exchange acknowledged that the wallet SDK came at a time of increased regulatory momentum in the 17 Trump Administration approved the CLARITY Act, which establishes a regulatory framework for digital 18 legislation guarantees self-custody rights, allowing users to hold cryptocurrencies without 19 the recent approval of significant cryptocurrency laws, Armstrong and other crypto executives condemned a new comprehensive cryptocurrency market structure bill introduced by Senate Democrats on 20 Association CEO, Summer Mersinger, argued that the proposal was bad and would effectively ban DeFi in the 21 requiring KYC for non-custodial wallets, designating developers as financial intermediaries.
“It’s a bad proposal, plain and simple, that would set innovation back and prevent the 22 becoming the crypto capital of the 23 legislating is a process, and we’re committed to engaging and helping Congress get it right.” – Brian Armstrong , CEO of 24 urged 25 to continue engaging with each other and ensure the bill supports, rather than hinders, the U. S.’s leadership in financial 26 Legal Officer at Variant, Jake Chervinsky, also referred to the legislation as a crypto ban, warning it would force all 27 developers 28 announced earlier this month that it’s seeking to expand its business capabilities and regulatory oversight beyond its existing 29 initiative aims to pave the way for innovation and growth in the 30 seeks a national charter to expand its custody business Coinbase is seeking a National Trust Company Charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to expand its custody 31 firm believes that its long history of security licenses holds Coinbase to the highest standards and positions the company to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional financial 32 crypto exchange argued that the charter would continue to open opportunities for the firm to launch new products beyond custody, including payments and related 33 company confirmed that Coinbase Custody Trust Company (CCTC) and Coinbase 34 continue to operate under the oversight of the NYDFS as the firm pursues a national 35 believes that, as progress is ongoing in Congress to propose a clear market structure, cryptocurrency is already being integrated into the fabric of the financial 36 firm stated that the OCC charter will streamline oversight for new offerings and pave the way for continued innovation in the cryptocurrency 37 seen where it 38 in Cryptopolitan Research and reach crypto’s sharpest investors and builders.
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