Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong (@brian_armstrong) posted that cryptocurrency and AI are not competing, but rather complementary infrastructures. AI agents cannot open bank accounts or wait for wire transfers, and naturally require real-time programmable cryptocurrency as a payment tool; their future daily transaction volume will far exceed that of all humans combined. Armstrong noted that Coinbase has taken an early lead in the agent payments space through the x402 protocol, Base chain, and USDC, already supporting the vast majority of agent payment use cases, and has defined this direction as "AI Finance (AiFi)"—a core strategic focus for Coinbase.
Coinbase CEO: AI to Drive Crypto Demand, Building 'Agent Finance' AiFi System
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said AI and crypto are complementary, with real-time programmable crypto needed for agent payments. He said AI agents can’t open bank accounts or wait for transfers, making crypto essential. Coinbase is building the AiFi system using x402, Base, and USDC. The project is a core strategic focus for the firm. This AI + crypto news highlights Coinbase’s push into agent finance.
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