Circle's Kash Razzaghi discusses USDC's appeal to AI agents

USDC: USDC is Circle's USD-backed stablecoin designed for programmable payments and cross-ecosystem transfers. It has been positioned as the preferred digital currency for AI agents because of its stability, internet-native design, and machine-speed settlement capabilities. Recent Circle content featuring Kash Razzaghi highlights why agents prioritize USDC for transactions over other options. Circle: Circle is the company that issues the USDC stablecoin and develops infrastructure for digital payments and the agentic economy. It recently launched tools under Circle Agent Stack to enable AI agents to hold, manage, and transact with USDC programmatically across blockchains. Kash Razzaghi, as Chief Commercial Officer, has been discussing how USDC supports AI agents as customers in recent interviews and content. Kash Razzaghi: Kash Razzaghi serves as Chief Commercial Officer at Circle, where he drives commercial strategy and go-to-market efforts for USDC and related financial infrastructure. In October 2026, he appeared on NYSE discussions highlighting AI agents, instant payments, and USDC's role in expanding financial access beyond traditional finance. He has emphasized USDC's suitability for the emerging agentic economy due to its programmability and reliability. Agentic Economy Focus: Circle has built dedicated infrastructure including Agent Wallets, Agent Marketplace, and nanopayments to support autonomous AI agents transacting with USDC. USDC as Agent Currency: USDC is emerging as the default choice for agent-driven payments due to its regulatory compliance, liquidity, and ability to operate 24/7 at low cost.