Cobo becomes Google Agent payment protocol AP2 partner, will release product in Q1 next year

Techub News: Digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure provider Cobo tweeted that it has announced becoming a partner of Google's AI Agent payment protocol AP2 (Agent Payments Protocol). It will collaborate with payment and technology partners to promote the implementation of A2A (Agent-to-Agent) in AI Agent payments.

Cobo plans to launch a series of practical applications based on AP2 in the first quarter of 2026. AP2 is an open payment standard launched by Google for the "Agent Economy," extended based on the A2A communication protocol. It regulates AI agent payment behavior through cryptographically signed mandates, supports multiple channels such as credit cards, bank transfers, and x402 stablecoins, enabling AI agents to securely and accountably complete transactions across merchants, applications, and payment networks within user authorization, while generating an auditable evidence chain.