Coinbase’s new tool can help agents trade and pay for premium research

• 🤖 Coinbase has empowered its AI agents to utilize the x402 protocol, enabling seamless and autonomous interaction with web-based data and services.
• 💸 This protocol allows agents to handle HTTP 402 "Payment Required" requests, meaning they can independently pay for API access and premium information using crypto.
• 🌐 The move accelerates the growth of the "Agentic Economy," providing a framework for AI bots to function as independent economic actors on the internet.