AI Agents Conducted 138 Million Crypto Payments in 2026, U.S. Dominates

• A Chainalysis report found AI agents made 138 million crypto payments in 2026, up from 1,500 in mid-2025.
• U.S.-linked wallets accounted for over 88% of AI model payments, significantly higher than China's 0.1%.
• Payments were made through Coinbase’s x402 protocol, with most transactions being small.
• The surge in payments highlights the growing use of AI technology and its financial transactions.
• Future trends may see increased global participation in AI-related crypto payments.