AI agents start trading on Robinhood; Visa's invests in Replit; Cash App Enables Stablecoins

Robinhood is letting AI agents trade and spend money on behalf of users. Visa is investing in agentic payments through Replit. Cash App is bringing stablecoins to nearly 60 million users. Tether is launching a national stablecoin with the Georgian government. PayPal and WeChat Pay are connecting payment ecosystems across China.Meanwhile, regulators are questioning whether traditional markets are ready for 24/7 trading, and banks are still trying to figure out whether stablecoins are a threat or an opportunity.The financial system is changing fast. The question is whether banks will lead the transition or get left behind.Topics covered:• Tether's GEL₮ stablecoin launch in Georgia• Mastercard and the fallout from Brazil's banking crisis• Banks' stablecoin strategy dilemma• Robinhood's AI-powered trading agents• PayPal and WeChat Pay interoperability• Visa's investment in Replit• Cash App's stablecoin rollout• The debate over 24/7 financial markets