Coinbase launches Agentic Wallets to let AI agents hold and transact crypto

Coinbase unveiled Agentic Wallets — purpose-built crypto wallets designed to let AI agents hold, send and manage crypto autonomously — in a launch described across multiple outlets following the company announcement ^[1][3][2].

According to Coinbase, users can set controls and permissions to allow an AI agent to manage liquidity positions and execute trades at any time of day; coverage also notes the wallets enable agents to transact on‑chain using protocols such as x402 ^[1][4].

Reporting characterizes the offering as aimed at autonomous agent commerce — letting agents trade, manage assets and earn under configurable limits while custody and governance remain subject to user-set rules ^[2][3].

Coinbase positions Agentic Wallets as tools for enabling autonomous on‑chain activity by AI agents while preserving user-configurable permissions and controls, according to the launch coverage ^[1][2][4].