Coinbase and Kraken dominate AI mentions in the U.S. cryptocurrency sector, accounting for 22% of all AI usage, with Coinbase at 13% and Kraken at 9%. This positions them significantly ahead of other U.S. trading platforms, with Gemini at 5.5% and Robinhood Crypto at 5%. BlackRock's IBIT leads in Bitcoin ETF-related queries, capturing 4.5% of mentions. The report highlights a shift in AI's influence on the crypto landscape, noting a decline in the prominence of hardware wallets like Ledger and Trezor in AI responses. Instead, AI increasingly favors regulated exchange custody solutions for storing crypto assets. This trend suggests a move away from the self-custody narrative that gained traction post-FTX collapse. AI's role in shaping the U.S. retail cryptocurrency brand landscape is also emphasized, with platforms prioritized by AI poised to define the industry's future.