Coinbase builds two systems for agent-driven finance

Coinbase launched a stablecoin-backed credit card letting users borrow against digital assets without selling them. The company also introduced Coinbase for Agents, enabling AI agents to trade, pay, and execute financial workflows. CEO Brian Armstrong stated AI agents will become major economic actors. Over 90% of on-chain agentic stablecoin transaction volume occurred on Base in Q1 2026.