Crypto is built for AI agents, not humans, says Alchemy's CEO

Crypto is built for AI agents, not humans, says Alchemy's CEO

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enTechShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailCrypto is built for AI agents, not humans, says Alchemy's CEOAlchemy CEO Nikil Viswanathan argues the global financial system was designed for humans, but the next wave of commerce will be driven by AI agents that operate natively in crypto.By Will Canny|Edited by Nikhilesh De Apr 25, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Make preferred on Crypto is built for AI agents not humans, says Alchemy's CEO. (Getty Images)What to know: Crypto matches how agents operate, being borderless, continuous, and fully digital, said Nikil Viswanathan, co-founder and CEO of Alchemy.Complexity like keys and code is a feature for agents, not a barrier.AI agents will sit on top of crypto rails, handling transactions while humans interact through simpler interfaces, he argued.In this

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