Google has launched a new open-source protocol enabling AI applications to send and receive payments, with support for stablecoins, according to a press release.
To integrate stablecoins, the company has partnered with Coinbase.
Previously, the American crypto exchange introduced its own tool for online payments, x402. This tool is designed for transferring stablecoins via standard internet protocols, allowing AI agents to conduct autonomous transactions.
Google has also collaborated with the Ethereum Foundation and over 60 other organizations, including Salesforce, American Express, and Etsy, to cover use cases from traditional finance.
In April, the company introduced a protocol to standardize agent interoperability. The latest update extends this system to financial transactions, aiming to ensure payment security, compatibility, and execution in line with user intentions.
Back in May, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced the launch of Tether AI—a personal artificial intelligence accessible to everyone. The platform supports payments in USDT and BTC.