Coinbase updates progress on payment ecosystem development: x402 protocol will soon support Coinbase for Agents users to make direct payments with USDC balances

Odaily Planet Daily reports that the Coinbase developer platform has released an update on the progress of its payment ecosystem development. With the official launch of Coinbase for Agents, users can now create independent accounts for AI Agents, enabling automated operations such as trading and asset management under set permission and risk control rules. A streamlined login process for the new Coinbase CLI and MCP has been demonstrated, allowing identity and operational integration demonstrations via Claude. Developer wallets are now available through the Swift SDK, supporting the integration of self-custodial wallet functionality in native iOS applications.

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