Coinbase has recently introduced "Coinbase for Agents," a groundbreaking platform that leverages AI to automate trading and financial transactions directly from users’ portfolios. While large language models excel at processing vast amounts of data, they typically lack the capability to execute transactions autonomously. Coinbase for Agents changes this by allowing users to program automated digital […]
Visa has integrated its payment infrastructure with ChatGPT, enabling AI agents to assist with retail purchases and execute financial transactions autonomously. This integration is a significant shift, allowing users to bypass the traditional stages of the retail funnel as AI agents can now process prompts, evaluate merchant catalogs, and complete purchases using Visa’s systems across […]
A recent demonstration by Mastercard at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 showcased the potential for payment systems to transition towards a model where software agents, rather than individuals, execute purchases. This presentation highlighted what Mastercard called its first fully authenticated "agentic commerce" transaction. During the demo, an AI agent autonomously searched for a product, […]