Coinbase Bets on Stablecoins as Foundation for AI-Driven Payments

Coinbase is shifting its focus to stablecoins as the backbone of future financial infrastructure, particularly for AI-powered applications. The company hosted a hackathon in Brooklyn that focused on building tools utilizing stablecoins for payments. These tools include a publishing platform that pays writers instantly and a chatbot service charging a small fee per answer. The initiative aims to develop real-time payment systems for AI systems, enabling automated transactions like paying cloud services or microtransactions 24/7.