MoonPay launches 'Agents,' giving AI systems wallets and onchain cash flow
25.02.2026
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Crypto payments and stablecoin infrastructure company MoonPay has introduced a new software layer that gives artificial intelligence systems direct access to blockchain-based financial networks, a development that could allow AI agents to independently hold and move digital assets rather than rely on human intermediaries.
MoonPay just gave AI its own wallet — and it's about to change everything
MoonPay just dropped 'Agents' — a non-custodial tool that lets AI systems create wallets, hold digital assets, and execute onchain transactions autonomously. No humans needed once it's funded. This is the onramp to the 'agent economy' we've been waiting for.
CEO Ivan Soto-Wright put it bluntly: 'AI agents can reason, but they cannot act economically without capital infrastructure.' Translation: Your AI can think, but now it can actually spend.
Why this matters: The $236B agent economy is coming
The World Economic Forum estimates AI agents could hit $236 billion by 2034. McKinsey says nearly a quarter of companies are already expanding their use of agentic AI. This isn't just crypto hype — it's the next wave of automation.
Big players are already moving
Bloomberg reports Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE's parent company) is in early talks to invest in MoonPay, which is reportedly seeking a $5B valuation. Meanwhile, Crypto.com's Kris Marszalek just launched ai.com with plans for autonomous agents that can handle financial tasks.
The infrastructure race is on
CoinGecko's report highlights emerging standards like Ethereum's ERC-8004 (for verifiable AI identities) and Coinbase's x402 protocol (for automated stablecoin payments). The race to build AI payment rails is heating up — and crypto is leading the charge.
Bottom line: AI agents need money to be useful. MoonPay just gave them the keys to the blockchain. The agent economy just got real — and it's running on crypto rails.
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