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Google Launches Open-Source Protocol for AI Stablecoin Payments
- Google introduces an open-source protocol allowing AI applications to execute payments, including stablecoins pegged to fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar.
- The development involves a partnership with Coinbase for integrating stablecoin payment systems.
- Google collaborates with the Ethereum Foundation and over 60 organizations, such as Salesforce and American Express, to support traditional financial use cases.
- This initiative extends Google's previous efforts to standardize "AI agents," which could autonomously perform complex tasks in the future.
- The new protocol enhances agent-to-agent communication by adding financial transaction capabilities focused on security and interoperability.
- The stablecoin market shows significant growth, with $289 billion in circulation, up from $205 billion earlier this year, reflecting increased investor interest.