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AI agents poised to drive commerce, sparking infrastructure race

The concept of agentic commerce, where AI agents handle buying and selling, is gaining traction, prompting a race to build the necessary infrastructure. Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire's vision posits that blockchain technology is essential for this future economy, enabling software agents to operate with software money and contracts. This has led to innovations in stablecoins, with companies like Circle promoting USDC and new initiatives like Open Standard aiming to create shared stablecoin ecosystems with major brands. Financial institutions and payment networks such as Visa and SWIFT are also exploring blockchain and stablecoin integration to expand their services and tap into new growth opportunities. AI

IMPACT Agentic commerce could reshape financial transactions and necessitate new infrastructure, impacting how businesses manage money and conduct sales.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the emerging infrastructure and economic implications of agentic commerce, involving major financial institutions and stablecoin innovation. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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AI agents poised to drive commerce, sparking infrastructure race

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Diane Brady ·

    Agentic commerce is coming—and the battle to build its infrastructure is on

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