Visa CLI enables AI-driven autonomous crypto payments

Visa CLI by Visa Crypto Labs lets AI agents autonomously manage crypto payments, wallets, and services, streamlining machine-driven commerce and advancing programmatic finance.

Visa Crypto Labs has introduced Visa CLI, a command-line interface tool currently in beta. This open-source solution enables AI agents to autonomously execute crypto payments directly from the terminal. AI-driven systems can use Visa CLI to set up and fund wallets with stablecoins like USDC, pay for resources such as APIs and cloud services, and manage transactions without manual approval or API key management. Visa CLI leverages smart contracts, account abstraction, and programmable spending rules to eliminate traditional barriers to automated payments. It also introduces policy controls for budget caps and transaction restrictions, enhancing security and flexibility. This initiative marks a significant shift toward machine-to-machine commerce, transforming AI agents into autonomous economic participants. Visa CLI streamlines payment processes for developers and automated workflows, positioning itself as a foundational step in the evolution of programmatic finance and highlighting the growing convergence of AI and fintech.