AI-Driven Payment Agent Boosts USDC Dominance as Stablecoin Volumes Hit Record

Over nine months, an AI agent completed 140 million payments with USDC accounting for 98.6% of volume; February stablecoin trading reached 1.8 trillion, with USDC about 70% and USDT around twice USDC.

Rich by Coin

2026-03-08

An AI agent has completed 140 million payments over the last nine months, with USDC accounting for 98.6% of the volume. The figures reflect a strong role for stablecoins in automated payment flows. In February, the stablecoin trading volume reached a record 1.8 trillion transactions, with USDC accounting for about 70% of the volume and USDT roughly twice USDC.

The data highlight the growing role of stablecoins in automated payment flows and AI-enabled operations. In February, stablecoin trading reached a record 1.8 trillion transactions, with USDC representing about 70% of the volume. USDT accounted for roughly twice USDC’s share, underscoring USDC’s dominance in automated payments.

As AI-powered rails scale, stablecoin liquidity and interoperability may accelerate adoption across fintech and crypto ecosystems. The trend points to broader use of AI-driven payment tools and stablecoins in mainstream finance, with potential implications for market dynamics and regulation.