ai.com, the AI platform founded by Crypto.com co-founder and CEO Kris Marszalek, said Friday it will introduce an autonomous AI agent aimed at retail users. The agent is designed to handle financial tasks such as trading stocks and managing crypto-related activities, as well as everyday chores like updating calendars, automating workflows and adjusting online social profiles.
According to the company, each agent will keep user data isolated and protected by encryption keys unique to each person. Users will also be able to define limits on what an agent can do, restricting actions to their preferences and risk tolerance.
Interest in agentic AI has surged recently. A McKinsey survey published in November found roughly 23% of respondents reporting that their organizations were expanding use of AI agents. Advocates say autonomous agents can lower technical hurdles in crypto by automating tasks like strategy execution and wallet management, making on-chain and cross-chain activity more accessible to newcomers.
Jonathan Farnell, CEO of exchange Freedx, pointed to the technical frictions new users face—choosing blockchains and token standards and navigating complex interfaces—as areas where agents could simplify the experience. Reeve Collins, co-founder of Tether, said agentic AI can pick the cheapest and fastest execution paths and simplify stablecoin operations, potentially optimizing arbitrage and yield opportunities. Collins added that integrating AI could remove much of the current complexity and enable users to hold and manage broader token portfolios.
Cointelegraph noted the report was produced in line with its editorial standards and emphasized independent, transparent journalism. Readers are encouraged to verify details independently.