AI Could Drive Crypto Demand, BlackRock Says

AI Could Drive Crypto Demand, BlackRock Says

BlackRock says AI agents could drive demand for stablecoins and programmable payment rails, while tokenized computing capacity could create another opportunity for digital assets.

BlackRock Says AI’s Potential to Drive Crypto Demand Remains ‘Underappreciated’

BlackRock says AI agents could boost demand for stablecoins and programmable payment networks, while tokenized computing resources may open another avenue for digital assets. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, says widespread AI adoption could become an overlooked driver of demand for digital assets. In its latest research paper, “The Machine-Native Economy,” BlackRock said growing […]

BlackRock Says AI Could Spur Crypto Demand, Despite Low Focus

BlackRock has put a fresh institutional spotlight on the long-running idea that artificial intelligence could translate into real demand for digital assets. In a new research paper, the world’s largest asset manager argues that broader AI adoption—especially agentic, machine-to-machine activity—could act as a structural catalyst for blockchain-based infrastructure, including stablecoins and other on-chain programmable instruments. [...]

BlackRock Examines How AI Could Transform Payments With Stablecoins and Tokenization

TL;DR: BlackRock published its research report titled The Machine-Native Economy on September 22, 2026, focusing on the convergence between artificial intelligence agents and digital asset infrastructure. The document cites an adjusted transactional volume exceeding $11 trillion in stablecoins recorded during the 2025 annual fiscal year. The firm reports cloud sector projections placing the revenue of ...