According to CoinDesk, PayPal and Google Cloud executives stated that future AI agent-driven commercial activities will operate on cryptocurrency payment rails, as AI agents cannot open traditional bank accounts like humans. Richard Widmann, Head of Web3 Strategy at Google Cloud, said AI agents are unable to open bank accounts due to both technical and regulatory constraints, while cryptocurrency offers an “excellent machine-readable payment interface.” May Zabaneh, Senior Vice President of PayPal’s Crypto Business, noted that merchants must adapt quickly to the AI agent era or risk missing the next wave of commercial infrastructure upgrades.
PayPal and Google executives: AI agent commerce will rely on crypto payment infrastructure
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PayPal and Google Cloud executives said AI agent commerce will rely on crypto payment systems, as AI cannot use traditional bank accounts. Google Cloud’s Richard Widmann said crypto provides a machine-readable interface, while PayPal’s May Zabaneh warned merchants to adapt. Liquidity and crypto markets are key to supporting this shift. Risk-on assets are likely to benefit as infrastructure evolves.
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