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Circle launches Agent Stack to make USDC the default currency for AI agents
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Fintech
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United States
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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Circle launched the Agent Stack, allowing autonomous AI agents to transact using USDC with programmable wallets, nanopayments, and a dedicated marketplace, enabling AI-driven payments without human intervention.
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◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
You now have a new payment channel where AI systems pay independently with programmable USDC wallets. This opens fresh product opportunities in autonomous finance and embedded AI transactions.
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