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Coinbase introduced Payments MCP to allow AI models like Claude and Gemini to use crypto wallets.
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The system bridges AI and blockchain, enabling agents to transact autonomously.
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It builds on Coinbase’s partnership with Cloudflare through the x402 Foundation.
Merging AI and Crypto
Coinbase has launched a new system called Payments MCP, designed to enable AI agents — such as Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s Gemini — to interact with blockchain wallets and transact using crypto.
The tool was developed by Coinbase Developer Platform and builds on the company’s partnership with Cloudflare via the x402 Foundation, which aims to standardize AI-driven payment systems.
How Payments MCP Works
Payments MCP allows AI agents to handle crypto payments, stablecoin transfers, and onchain transactions directly through natural language prompts. It acts as a Model Context Protocol, connecting AI models to blockchain systems safely and efficiently.
Coinbase said the system can run locally on a desktop and be customized for specific AI agents, giving developers flexible control while maintaining security.
Bridging AI and DeFi
By linking AI systems with DeFi payment infrastructure, Coinbase positions itself at the forefront of agentic commerce — an emerging field where autonomous software handles digital transactions.
