BlackRock says artificial intelligence agents could help accelerate the adoption of stablecoins and broader crypto assets, with payments emerging as the more immediate opportunity. The asset manager views AI-driven payment activity as closer to practical use than markets built around computing capacity. By contrast, those computing-capacity markets remain at an early stage, according to the firm. The comments highlight two potential areas where AI and crypto could intersect: automated payments and access to computing resources. BlackRock’s assessment suggests that payment-related applications may develop sooner, while crypto markets linked to computing capacity are still in an earlier phase. The remarks were reported by CoinDesk on Sept. 23, 2026.
