• Coinbase Global (NasdaqGS:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong is publicly outlining a plan for cryptocurrency to serve as critical infrastructure for autonomous AI agents.
• Armstrong is also highlighting Coinbase’s efforts to position both the company and the US as leaders in global crypto rails, as policymakers weigh competition from China in crypto technology.

Coinbase Global sits at the intersection of crypto trading, custody, and blockchain infrastructure, and is now tying that role directly to the rise of AI. Armstrong is framing crypto networks as a payment and trust layer that could allow AI agents to hold value, pay for services, and interact with applications without human involvement. For investors, this links Coinbase’s core business…