Circle and OpenMind Launch AI-Driven On-Chain Payments in $USDC
Circle, the fintech entity behind the $USDC stablecoin, has collaborated with OpenMind, a robotics and AI development firm. The partnership takes into account the launch of the earliest independent AI transfers on-chain via $USDC. As per Circle’s official X announcement, Bits, OpenMind’s exclusive robot dog, has effectively leveraged $USDC and exclusive agentic commerce services to accomplish machine-to-machine nanopayments. Hence, this development illustrates the potential of blockchain technology, autonomous agents, and stablecoins to deliver a self-sustaining and seamless digital ecosystem.
Circle 🤝 @openmind_agiThis is just the beginning of autonomous AI transactions onchain.Watch Bits, OpenMind’s robot dog, use @USDC and our new agentic commerce solution to complete real machine-to-machine nanopayments to recharge itself. pic.twitter.com/4SGoF3NRaE
— Circle (@circle) February 17, 2026
Circle and OpenMind Alliance Unveils Independent On-Chain AI Transfers via $USDC
In partnership with OpenMind, Circle is introducing autonomous AI transfers on-chain with the use of $USDC. For this purpose, this partnership will leverage Bits, the robot dog of OpenMind for agentic commerce, through machine-to-machine nanopayments. The initial transfer permitted Bits to independently recharge itself, denoting a pivotal move toward real-world AI-led commerce. The respective demonstration emerges as a paradigm shift when it comes to the financial interaction of machines.
Thus, by letting Bits automatically recompense for the energy needs thereof, OpenMind and Circle have displayed the agentic commerce’s potential to redefine markets. This could pave the way for autonomous vehicles paying for maintenance, charging stations, or tolls, without any human intervention. In the same vein, intuitive devices could also manage repairs, upgrades, or subscriptions via secure transfers on-chain.
Raising Confidence in Autonomous Blockchain Transactions with Stability
According to Circle, selecting $USDC as the primary exchange medium highlights the significance of trust and stability in independent payments. Unlike volatile crypto assets, $USDC delivers a dependable digital dollar to be used by machines for seamless microtransfers. Additionally, the agentic commerce guarantees the scalability and security of these payments, leading toward widespread adoption. Ultimately, the self-recharging transfer of Bits serves as the initial step into an exclusive epoch of independent digital commerce.
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