Coinbase updates payment ecosystem development progress: x402 protocol will soon support direct USDC balance payments for Coinbase for Agents users

Odaily Planet Daily News Coinbase developer platform released an update on payment ecosystem development progress. With the official launch of Coinbase for Agents, users can now create independent accounts for AI Agents, executing automated operations such as transactions and asset management under set permissions and risk control rules; the new Coinbase CLI and MCP have been demonstrated to simplify the login process, enabling identity and operation integration demonstrations through Claude; developer wallets are now available via the Swift SDK, supporting the integration of self-custody wallet functions in iOS native applications.

In the coming weeks, the x402 protocol will support users within Coinbase for Agents to pay directly using their USDC balance, allowing Agents not only to operate accounts but also to complete real 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.