Mastercard and Google Collaborate on AI-Agent Payment Framework

Mastercard and Google have introduced a new trust framework called 'Verifiable Intent' to enhance security in AI-agent payments. According to NS3.AI, this initiative aims to establish verifiable and privacy-preserving records for transactions driven by artificial intelligence. The framework supports both traditional card payment systems and blockchain-based settlement layers. Additionally, EigenCloud's Ethereum restaking backbone, which has nearly $9 billion locked, plays a crucial role in this development. These efforts are part of a broader race to secure AI-agent payments, ensuring reliable and secure transaction processes.