Coinbase Bets on Agentic Finance for AI-Powered Commerce

Coinbase is expanding its push into agentic finance, arguing that software agents will need ways to hold and move money as they take on more tasks for people and businesses.

The company's 'Agentic Finance' vision gives AI agents access to wallets and payment networks so they can complete transactions with less human intervention.

Coinbase says stablecoins, such as USDC, can provide an always-on payment system for agents to pay for services, settle transactions, and manage funds.

The company is also offering Coinbase Advisor to eligible Coinbase One users in the US. The AI tool provides market insights and portfolio guidance, while users must approve trades before they are executed.