Stripe launches Link wallet for secure AI agent payments

6 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Apr 30

Unveiled at Stripe's annual conference, Link is available on web, iOS and Android and supports cards, bank accounts, crypto wallets and buy now, pay later services.
Users connect agents through OAuth, review spend requests and approve transactions before credentials are shared; Stripe says support for agentic tokens and stablecoins is coming soon.
Built on Stripe's Issuing for agents, the product offers one-time-use virtual cards, spending controls, subscription tracking and purchase protection, while giving developers a ready-made wallet for AI assistants.

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If your AI agent makes a costly mistake, who is legally responsible for the financial fallout?