Coinbase Base launches AI tool for crypto

Coinbase's Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, has introduced "Base MCP," an innovative AI integration designed to simplify cryptocurrency management and DeFi interactions. This new tool allows users to connect their Base accounts with popular AI clients like ChatGPT and Claude. Through simple chat prompts, users can now perform actions such as sending funds, swapping tokens, monitoring portfolios, and engaging with decentralized finance applications. The integration aims to abstract away the complexities of traditional crypto interfaces, making the on-chain economy more accessible and user-friendly by leveraging AI agents for navigation and execution.