On April 20, 2026, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), announced the launch of Agentic.market, a platform aimed at enabling AI agents to discover and pay for various services using the x402 payment standard. Armstrong described the platform as a 'discovery layer' essential for the growth of the agentic economy, which he believes could surpass the human economy. The marketplace will feature a range of services including social media, travel, and cryptocurrency intelligence, allowing users to integrate their AI agents and list their own services, provided they comply with the x402 standard. This payment protocol facilitates transactions using the USDC stablecoin, marking a significant advancement in fintech where AI agents can autonomously complete transactions. Armstrong anticipates that AI agents will increasingly engage in financial transactions, potentially outpacing human transactions in the near future. Following the announcement, Coinbase shares rose by 0.05%, closing at $211.63 after a 2.57% increase during regular trading.