Coinbase's AI agent has been officially registered as an investment adviser with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to Molly O'Shea, founder of Sourcery. The AI agent also maintains an independent financial account, marking a significant step in the integration of AI into financial services. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong highlighted the emergence of an independent economy driven by AI agents, which are now capable of purchasing goods, hiring other agents, and requiring new financial infrastructures. Coinbase supports this trend with a comprehensive technology stack that includes trading, payments, and account management. The company previously launched the "Coinbase for Agents" platform, enabling AI systems to manage trading and payment tasks through secure sub-accounts, covering various markets including spot, derivatives, and prediction markets.