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- 1AP2 Solved Payments, Not Settlement, for Agent Commerce●AP2 Solved Payments, Not Settlement. Here's Why Agent Commerce Still Needs Both Last week,... # mcp # ai # cryptocurrenc
Google's Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), introduced for AI-agent-driven purchases, is drawing renewed debate in developer circles. Commenters argue AP2 standardizes how AI agents authorize and initiate payments, but does not solve settlement — the clearing of funds between parties. That still depends on existing financial rails or crypto. The discussion suggests agent commerce will need both layers working together before autonomous purchasing goes mainstream.
- 2Visa Shares Steady as Open-Source Defense Prepares for AI Agent Attacks●Visa Stocks Hold Flat as Open-Source Defense Prepares for Agentic Attacks
Visa's stock is holding flat as attention turns to open-source cybersecurity efforts preparing defenses against so-called agentic attacks, in which autonomous AI agents could target payment systems and financial infrastructure. The story highlights growing concern in the payments industry about AI-driven threats, even as investors show no immediate reaction and the stock remains unchanged.