Circle and Proof demo AI agent that verifies identity and pays in USDC
- —The live demo runs October 19–21, 2026, at Proof's booth #5069
- —x401 discloses only the identity data a merchant needs to see
- —x402 gives merchants signed, tamper-evident proof of payment
- —x401 launched in June 2026 with Visa, Circle and Okta contributing
Why it matters: Pairing verified identity with stablecoin payments on open protocols could set the standard for AI agents transacting on behalf of people.
Source: Crypto Briefing