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TechCrunch Apr 30, 2026 at 17:15 Startups Rising Hot

Stripe introduces Link, a digital wallet that autonomous AI agents can use, too

Link lets users connect cards, banks, and subscriptions, then authorize AI agents to spend securely via approval flows.

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