HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits
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HSBC and Ant Digital conduct a technical trial where AI agents locate services and execute micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, completing transactions with real‑time settlement and built‑in risk checks. The experiment demonstrates seamless integration of AI‑driven commerce on tokenized fiat infrastructure, suggesting faster, lower‑cost payments could accelerate broader adoption of digital banking and AI payment ecosystems.
The technical trial showed how AI agents could discover services and make micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, with real-time settlement and risk checks.