Coinbase Updates Payment Ecosystem Development Progress: x402 Protocol to Soon Support Direct USDC Balance Payments for Coinbase for Agents Users

Odaily Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Coinbase Developer Platform has released an update on the development progress of its payment ecosystem. With the official launch of Coinbase for Agents, users can now create independent accounts for AI Agents, enabling automated operations such as executing transactions and managing assets under set permission and risk control rules. The new Coinbase CLI and MCP simplify the login process and have been demonstrated, allowing identity and operation integration demonstrations through Claude. The developer wallet is now available via the Swift SDK, supporting the integration of self-custody wallet functions within native iOS applications.

In the coming weeks, the x402 protocol will support Coinbase for Agents users in making direct payments using their USDC balance, allowing Agents not only to operate accounts but also to complete real-world payments directly through the stablecoins held by users. Additionally, Coinbase will release a system update on June 16 to further enhance payment and Agent-related capabilities.