Michael Saylor: What Money Will AI Agents Use?

Michael Saylor advocates for a modernized regulatory framework that prioritizes digital asset innovation and capital formation to secure U.S. economic leadership. Current financial structures, designed for 20th-century banking hours, create excessive friction that hinders small businesses and limits the utility of digital assets. By enabling digital tokenization and allowing banks to custody and extend credit on Bitcoin, the U.S. can unlock trillions in value and foster a more competitive financial ecosystem. Furthermore, the rapid rise of agentic AI systems necessitates a shift toward proactive technology adoption rather than restrictive policies. Embracing these digital primitives—digital money, capital, and intelligence—is essential for national security, as the future of global power will be determined by technological preeminence in cyberspace, mirroring historical advancements in land, sea, and air power.