BlackRock’s Robert Mitchnick Says AI Agents May Prefer Bitcoin for Transactions
Mitchnick said Bitcoin and other crypto assets could be more suitable for AI-driven payments because they are "computer-native money."
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The claim is supported by multiple reports from March 2026 (e.g., CryptoNews.net, Binance Square) attributing the specific quote 'computer-native money' to Robert Mitchnick, BlackRock's Head of Digital Assets. The logic—that AI agents require programmable, digital-native currency for autonomous settlement—is a known thesis in the intersection of AI and blockchain, and Mitchnick has used similar terminology in the past (CNBC, Nov 2024).
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Terms & Concepts
- Bitcoin: A decentralized digital asset that can be transferred on a blockchain without relying on a central intermediary.
- Crypto: A broad term for blockchain-based digital assets used for payments, transfers, and other financial functions.
- AI agents: Software systems that can act autonomously, potentially including making digital transactions on behalf of users or applications.