Coinbase launches “Coinbase for Agents,” a platform that lets AI assistants connect to users’ Coinbase accounts to carry out financial actions. Multiple outlets report that the tool enables AI agents to trade crypto, access account data, and—over time—make payments and purchases on a user’s behalf. The Block describes dedicated accounts for AI bots that can manage funds and initiate payments for Coinbase customers. CoinDesk adds that AI agents can connect to users’ Coinbase accounts to trade and eventually spend autonomously, alongside data access. CNBC frames the launch as part of Coinbase’s strategy to position AI agents as a primary interface for financial activity. The Next Web reports that the agent can integrate with a user’s main Coinbase account or run in a separate sandbox environment, and that it supports spot crypto and derivatives trading. It also notes that expansion is planned for other asset classes, including equities and prediction markets. Across the reports, Coinbase’s launch focuses on granting AI systems controlled access to trading and payment capabilities through Coinbase infrastructure rather than requiring users to execute each action manually.