Machine Earning: Exploring Agentic Finance On-chain

In this episode, the team covers the growing intersection of crypto and artificial intelligence, exploring how digital assets, agentic payments, and decentralized infrastructure could shape the future of autonomous systems. Join us as our hosts discuss whether blockchain could serve as the financial layer for AI agents, the role of stablecoins in machine-to-machine payments, emerging cybersecurity considerations, and what lessons the crypto industry may offer as AI adoption accelerates.  Along the way, we’ll debate agentic finance, open-source versus frontier AI models, and risks and opportunities associated with handing increasingly complex decisions to autonomous systems. Episode Topics: [00:00] Welcome and introductions [01:44] Unpacking the Binance hack [05:34] Where crypto and AI converge [12:04] Agentic payments on-chain [14:49] Examples of real-world AI adoption [23:02] Open source vs. frontier models [26:28] Final thoughts and outro Stay connected with us beyond the podcast by following FCAT on, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X, where we share additional insights and updates on all things emerging tech.  Whether you're crypto-curious or have a crypto foundation, Fidelity may have your next career opportunity. EXPLORE NOW. Please remember: this podcast is solely for informational and educational purposes and is not investment, tax, legal or insurance advice. Digital assets are speculative and highly volatile and you should conduct thorough research before you invest. To learn more, visit: FCATalyst.com FMR LLC. © 2026 FMR LLC. All rights reserved. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome and introductions(00:01:44) - Unpacking the Binance hack(00:05:34) - Where crypto and AI converge(00:12:04) - Agentic payments on-chain(00:14:49) - Examples of real-world AI adoption(00:23:02) - Open source vs. frontier models(00:26:28) - Final thoughts and outro