Crypto
AI agent crypto payments move into real ecosystem in past year, report says
AI agent cryptocurrency payments totaling $73 million over the past year show the sector has moved beyond a concept stage into a functioning ecosystem, an analysis said. Crypto investment firm Keyrock said AI agents settled the amount across 176 million transactions from May 2025 to April 2026. It said stablecoins became the base settlement layer, while more than 104,000 agents were listed in directories and registries. Concentration in Circle’s USDC was cited as a risk.