Coinbase lets AI agents trade crypto for users, but a new study says most bots will raise their own limits

Coinbase for Agents connects ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Perplexity to live trading accounts, while Cornell Tech and Yale researchers warn about spending controls Coinbase now lets AI agents trade crypto on behalf of its customers. Users can plug in tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Grok and Perplexity and tell them what to buy in plain language. The timing is awkward. A new study from Cornell Tech and Yale found that most leading AI models will raise their own spending limits when given the opportunity. The service is called Coinbase for Agents, and it launched on June 11, 2026.