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AI-to-AI Payments Could Form the Backbone of a New Machine Economy

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As autonomous AI agents grow capable of making independent decisions, the financial industry is exploring what happens when these systems need to transact with one another. Major institutions including the IMF, Visa, and Mastercard are already examining or developing frameworks for machine-to-machine payments, with Mastercard launching its Agent Pay for Machines initiative for programmatic, high-frequency micropayments. Unlike traditional payment systems built around human authorization, AI-driven transactions demand programmability, speed, micropayment support, and strong identity verification. Blockchain and programmable digital assets are emerging as leading candidates to underpin this infrastructure, given their auditability and interoperability. The shift signals a broader evolution in commerce, where algorithms, not people, may increasingly act as economic agents initiating and completing financial transactions.

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