The Rise of AI-Powered Crypto: Advisors' Guide to Agentic Finance

The recent surge in AI agents has led to the development of 'agentic finance,' where autonomous systems execute financial transactions. This shift has significant implications for the financial industry, with crypto emerging as the primary backend for these machine-driven economies. In this article, Vincent Chok from First Digital explores the rise of agentic finance, its use cases, and the associated risks. He also examines the role of AI agents in driving new investable categories and demand for crypto. Furthermore, the article features a panel of AI experts who share their insights on the present and future of AI payments, highlighting the need for standardized agent identity, governance, and high-quality real-time data infrastructure to facilitate scalability. As the adoption of AI agents continues to grow, advisors must stay informed about the evolving landscape of crypto and its potential to transform the financial sector.