BlackRock Predicts AI-Driven Commerce Could Boost Demand for Digital Assets
Crypto markets have seen a recent rally, with Bitcoin rising to $86,000 and Ether also gaining strength. BlackRock highlighted in its September report that agentic AI—systems capable of autonomous task execution—could drive demand for digital assets by requiring machine-native payment systems such as stablecoins or native cryptocurrencies. The firm argues traditional financial infrastructure may not be optimized for the always-on, low-value transactions typical of AI commerce. It cited simulations from the Bitcoin Policy Institute suggesting that AI models prefer stablecoins for daily payments and Bitcoin for long-term value storage. Meanwhile, Meta and PayPal announced a partnership allowing users to shop via Meta’s Muse AI agent on PayPal's merchant network. This development signals growing institutional interest in crypto beyond investment products toward practical applications like machine-to-machine transactions.
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