Stablecoins like USDC from Circle are seen as key to the emerging "agentic finance" space, where AI agents can autonomously conduct micro-transactions. Supporters argue that the programmability of stablecoins and their around-the-clock global network are well-suited for high-frequency, small-value payments between AI systems. However, some AI developers remain skeptical of cryptocurrency due to its association with "meme coins" and fraud. Infrastructure builders like Catena Labs and protocols like Coinbase's x402 aim to establish standards for this new business model, which could disrupt traditional internet advertising by enabling direct, programmable payments between agents and websites.