Mastercard and Coinbase Develop Autonomous Payment Infrastructure
September 14, 2026
Financial providers are building infrastructure to support machine-to-machine transactions. This shift enables AI agents to transition from simple query tools to autonomous purchasers.
HOW THIS AFFECTS YOU
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builderYou should prepare for new API standards designed for machine-to-machine authentication.
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founderThe market for agentic commerce is moving from software simulation to financial reality.