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title: 'Blockchain Could Power the Next Big AI Trade, Experts Say'
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  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-07-22-blockchain-could-power-the-next-big-ai-trade-experts-say
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  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-07-22-blockchain-could-power-the-next-big-ai-trade-experts-say
date: '2026-07-22T13:42:16.430209+00:00'
category: general
tags:
  - ai
  - blockchain
  - cryptocurrency
  - investing
  - decentralized-finance
source: CoinDesk
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  https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/21/forget-nvidia-the-next-big-ai-trade-could-be-crypto-and-blockchain
publisher: CryptoCatalyst
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  Franklin Templeton’s Sandy Kaul and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire argue that
  autonomous AI agents will drive demand for blockchain networks, potentially
  making crypto a key player in t
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# Blockchain Could Power the Next Big AI Trade, Experts Say

Franklin Templeton’s Sandy Kaul and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire argue that autonomous AI agents will drive demand for blockchain networks, potentially making crypto a key player in the AI economy.

As AI continues to evolve, experts are predicting a new wave of growth for blockchain and crypto. Franklin Templeton’s Sandy Kaul and Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire argue that autonomous AI agents—software programs that can make decisions and spend money independently—will increasingly rely on blockchain networks. These networks offer the transparency, security, and efficiency needed for AI-driven transactions.

According to Kaul and Allaire, AI agents will need to transact seamlessly across global markets, and blockchain provides the infrastructure to do so. They point to the rise of decentralized finance (DeFi) and stablecoins as evidence of blockchain’s potential to support AI-driven economies. Allaire emphasized that AI agents will require digital currencies that are both stable and programmable, making crypto a natural fit.

For everyday users, this shift could mean more opportunities to participate in the AI economy. As AI agents start spending and investing, they may use crypto assets, creating new markets and use cases. This could lead to greater adoption of blockchain technology in everyday transactions, from payments to smart contracts.

If this prediction holds, we could see a surge in demand for crypto assets and blockchain-based services. Investors and users should watch for announcements from major AI and crypto firms about new partnerships or integrations. The next big trade might not be in AI hardware, but in the blockchain networks powering it.

## Source

This article is a summary of reporting by [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/21/forget-nvidia-the-next-big-ai-trade-could-be-crypto-and-blockchain), written by an automated editorial pipeline. See https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/editorial-policy.

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