During a recent discussion about the intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain, former Binance chief Changpeng Zhao offered a striking forecast: he believes AI systems will ditch conventional financial tools and turn to crypto for their economic interactions.
Zhao suggested that AI won’t rely on traditional banking infrastructure like credit cards or fiat money. Instead, as these systems become more autonomous and sophisticated, they’ll naturally gravitate toward decentralized digital currencies.
He painted a picture of a near future where AI-driven digital assistants handle routine tasks such as booking flights or arranging accommodations.
In this world, AIs would interact with each other seamlessly, exchanging value through blockchain-based systems that offer speed, low costs, and no need for third parties.
According to Zhao, the progression of AI will be built upon the digital frameworks established by the internet and further advanced by blockchain technology.
In his view, blockchain’s efficiency and transparency make it the perfect match for the kinds of transactions that AI agents will increasingly carry out on our behalf.
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Citigroup is evaluating the potential launch of its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, signaling a growing shift in sentiment among traditional financial institutions toward digital assets.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon remains skeptical of stablecoins—but says ignoring them isn’t an option for the world’s most powerful bank.