BlackRock’s latest research examines how AI could reshape the role of digital assets as autonomous systems take on more economic activity.
The asset manager believes AI agents will create an additional source of demand for digital assets as AI begins to perform independent economic tasks. The AI agent is capable of purchasing items, moving capital, and settling transactions without human approval.
Therefore, payment rails need to be operational round the clock to allow quick and programmable transfers. Importantly, stablecoins are currently providing part of this infrastructure. With over $11 trillion in adjusted transaction volume in 2025.
The next step will be beyond payments, as tokenized assets give AI systems access to yield, collateral, and financial markets. This convergence is likely to increase the utility of blockchain from human finance towards machine-driven economic activity.
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