https://vid.freedif.org/videos/watch/01fc1bfe-f309-4e4b-afc9-40bbfc68c191 For years, the crypto industry's biggest challenge has been finding users beyond traders. Now, some of its biggest companies have a new target: AI agents. While crypto is still largely driven by speculation, companies are betting AI can become a second growth engine by turning AI agents into users of crypto wallets, stablecoins, and blockchain payment networks. Reporter: Tanaya Macheel Produced and Edited by: Jeff Huang Animation: Jason Reginato, Emily Park Managing Producer: Anuz Thapa Senior Director of Video: Lindsey Jacobson Additional Footage: Getty Images » Subscribe to CNBC: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBCtelevision About CNBC: From 'Wall Street' to 'Main Street' to award winning original documentaries and Reality TV series, CNBC has you covered. Experience special sneak peeks of your favorite shows, exclusive video and more. Want to get ahead at work? Then you need to learn how to make effective small talk. In CNBC’s new online course, How To Talk To People At Work, expert instructors teach you how to use everyday conversation to gain visibility, build meaningful relationships and advance your career. Sign up now: https://cnb.cx/4sGlSkh Connect with CNBC News Online Get the latest news: https://www.cnbc.com/ Follow CNBC on LinkedIn: https://cnb.cx/LinkedInCNBC Follow CNBC News on Instagram: https://cnb.cx/InstagramCNBC Follow CNBC News on Facebook: https://cnb.cx/LikeCNBC Follow CNBC on Threads: https://cnb.cx/threads Follow CNBC News on X: https://cnb.cx/FollowCNBC Follow CNBC on WhatsApp: https://cnb.cx/WhatsAppCNBC #CNBC Why Crypto Is Betting Big On AI Agents Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:33:55 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://vid.freedif.org https://vid.freedif.org/client/assets/images/icons/icon-1500x1500.png https://vid.freedif.org/videos/watch/01fc1bfe-f309-4e4b-afc9-40bbfc68c191 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://vid.freedif.org/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.