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AI agents make 138 million crypto payments as U.S. dominates spending on AI models
Publication: CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
Author: Olivier Acuna
Source published: 14/10/2026, 15:35:36 UTC
Briefing created: 14/10/2026, 15:54:15 UTC
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Briefings
Chainalysis research indicates U.S. wallets hold 88% of tracked AI model payments, a massive disparity from China's negligible 0.1% share. This data reflects a snapshot from October 2026, showing the U.S. as the dominant market for AI computing resources. The findings highlight a significant shift in global AI infrastructure spending patterns.
Key points
- U.S. wallets account for 88% of tracked AI model payments, while China's share is only 0.1%.
Context and limitations
Data represents a snapshot from October 2026 and covers only tracked AI model payments; other payment channels and untracked transactions remain unaccounted for.
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