Amazon Web Services (AWS) is rolling out a payments capability for AI agents that uses the USDC stablecoin, according to The Block and Decrypt. Both outlets report that the system is built with support from Coinbase and Stripe, which collectively enable the ability for AI agents to pay for services through USDC rather than traditional payment methods. The coverage describes the feature as part of the “agentic economy,” where software agents perform tasks and may need to purchase external resources such as APIs, data, and other online services on demand. Stablecoins are presented in the reporting as a low-cost and programmable payment rail, which can fit payments that occur automatically during agent operations. The outlets indicate that the AWS system is intended to let AI agents initiate transactions using USDC for consumable digital services, suggesting a focus on developer and platform integrations rather than consumer payments. The reports do not provide additional regulatory, pricing, or rollout timing details in the excerpts provided.