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Coinbase CEO: Coinbase wallet now supports sending USDC on Base instantly

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has stated that the Coinbase wallet now has a simple mode focused on payments. For example, it can support sending USDC for free and instantly on Base globally. We will try to make it the default mode for emerging markets to make it easier for users to use. People can switch to advanced mode at any time.

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