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MetaMask AI Agent Wallet launch and US crypto regulation

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MetaMask AI Agent Wallet launch and US crypto regulation

MetaMask introduced the has launched its Agent Wallet, a self‑custodial crypto wallet that enables AI self-custodial tool designed to allow artificial intelligence agents to execute on‑chain trades within user‑defined limits. Users can set autonomous on-chain trades. The wallet enables users to maintain control via pre-configured limits, such as daily spending caps, approve specific protocols, caps and choose allow-listed protocols. Security features include transaction simulation, threat scanning via Blockaid, and MEV protection. Users can select between a safety‑focused Guard Mode (requiring two‑factor safety-focused ‘Guard Mode’, which requires two-factor approval for out‑of‑policy actions) out-of-policy actions, and a more permissive Beast Mode that streamlines automation while still blocking malicious activity. The ‘Beast Mode’ for streamlined automation. To facilitate seamless operation, the wallet simulates each transaction, screens it with Blockaid, protects against MEV, and abstracts utilizes gas fees so abstraction, allowing agents can to pay with transaction fees using the transferred token. tokens. Eligible transactions receive are eligible for up to $10,000 of monthly loss‑protection coverage. loss-protection coverage against network fraud. The product supports EVM‑compatible networks, integrates with EVM-compatible networks and the Hyperliquid exchange, and includes integrating with AI development tools such as like Claude Code, Codex, Cursor Cursor, and OpenClaw. An early‑access rollout began Following an early-access period with roughly approximately 200 users, joining similar AI‑wallet initiatives from Coinbase and MoonPay. In parallel, the product has moved into a closed testing phase for registered developers to gather practical data. A general release is expected during the Northern Hemisphere summer with no subscription fees. ConsenSys founder Joe Lubin noted that ‘the next big expansion of the on-chain economy will not be driven solely by humans.’ Separately, the U.S. Senate has postponed a vote on the CLARITY Act, a crypto‑regulation bill, Act until September due September. The delay follows a failure to unresolved disputes over reach a bipartisan agreement regarding ethics provisions and banking‑sector banking-sector language. Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated the bill will return to the agenda after the summer recess. recess, noting that Democrats are requesting further revisions.

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