Cobo, a digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure provider, has announced that it has become a global partner of Google's AI-powered payment protocol, AP2 (Agent Payments Protocol). Cobo will collaborate with global payment and technology partners to promote the adoption of A2A (Agent-to-Agent) in AI-powered payments. Cobo plans to release a series of practical applications based on AP2 in the first quarter of 2026.

AP2 (Agent Payments Protocol) is an open payment standard launched by Google for the "Agent Economy." It's an extension of the A2A communication protocol. It regulates AI agent payment behavior through cryptographically signed mandates. Supporting multiple channels, including credit cards, bank transfers, and x402 stablecoins, AP2 enables AI agents to securely and accountably complete transactions across merchants, applications, and payment networks within the scope of user authorization, generating an auditable chain of evidence.