Coinbase launches Base MCP tool to support AI-powered crypto trading.

According to a report by Fortune, Coinbase has launched the Base MCP tool, allowing Base blockchain network users to access AI services such as Claude and Cursor, facilitating the use of AI for crypto transactions (such as trading and lending). This tool is part of Coinbase and Stripe's efforts to redefine the technological foundation of online commerce. Based on Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) standard, the tool enables AI agents to interact more flexibly with different platforms, handling various data requests without strict coding rules. Base MCP allows users to synchronize transaction history and asset portfolios across different platforms, while also promoting the adoption of Coinbase's x402 payment standard. This standard, combined with the stablecoin USDC, enables micro-payments, reducing the cost of traditional credit card payments when processing large numbers of small transactions, making it suitable for agent-based commerce scenarios.