Michael Novogratz, a CEO at Galaxy Digital, thinks that artificial intelligence (AI) agents will become the main users of stablecoins. This will cause automated transactions and programmable money. Galaxy Digital directs funds toward good data centers to place itself in the structures that this self governing economy will need.
AI agents and stablecoin-powered payments
In an interview with Bloomberg, Novogratz spoke of a scenario in which AI agents handle payments for users – this includes small buys plus business trades. Agents will use stablecoins for quick, certain settlements. The joining of AI and stablecoins could increase the number but also speed of digital transactions. That is true especially for small transactions which need quickness and low costs.
Galaxy Digital and the Helios project
Galaxy Digital fits its view with its actions – it funds the Helios project, a data center campus for AI. This project has close to $1.4 billion in reported funds as well as a target capacity of 3.5 GW. The funds support tasks from models and services which will need large computing power plus steady connection. Official information is available in the company’s releases and financial reports.
Why stablecoins work for AI agents
Stability but also quick settlements – stablecoins lower price changes and allow quick settlements. The are important for automated, regular payments.
- Technical joining – public blockchains as well as smart contracts let agents interact with APIs and payment systems with programs.
- Cost savings – lower fees plus less friction make it possible for agents to do thousands of small payments each day.
Scaling and regulatory challenges
Putting this at a large scale has problems. Rules for stablecoins change by place. Rules may set custody, clear information, or operating limits which affect automation. For technical reasons, key protection, agent identification and governance, but also network scaling need firm answers and clear rules.
Infrastructure demand and user control
If the trend continues, demand will increase for computing structures, on chain services along with stablecoins with much available money. At the same time, there is a need to plan structures that keep the user’s financial control – control over money checking of automated choices, as well as ways to stop errors or misuse of automation.
Novogratz’s idea sees a future where AI agents cause programmable money through stablecoins. But its success depends on the joining of AI structures, safe technical answers, and rules which protect user freedom. As Galaxy Digital builds capacity with Helios, the sector will watch to see if this coming together delivers on the promise of quicker, cheaper, programmable payments.
