In September 2026, the on-chain world was shaped not only by automation, but also by real-world use. AI agents moved closer to use cases such as stock trading and micropayments, new networks such as Arc continued to focus on stablecoin payments and tokenized assets, and imToken began exploring offline stablecoin payments in Japan with NETSTARS.
As on-chain capabilities enter more concrete trading, payment, and consumer scenarios, users need to look beyond simple availability. They also need to understand where these capabilities can be used, through which entry points, what asset and payment rules apply, and whether each step comes from a trusted source.
This month, imToken continued to bring these questions back into familiar user scenarios through featured content, product updates, and ecosystem partnerships, helping users gain greater clarity before using agents, adding new networks, or exploring stablecoin payments.
📚 Featured Reads | Understanding the Boundaries of AI Agents, Networks, and Payments
When an agent can act on a user's behalf, the key question is not only what it can do, but whether users can clearly see who is authorized, what actions are in scope, whether permissions can be revoked, and how activity can be audited.
AI is making both attacks and defenses more automated. In the face of phishing, social engineering, and large-scale attacks, users still need to treat signature review, permission management, and official-channel verification as everyday habits.
When AI Agents Get Wallets, Who Stays in Control?
When agents can hold addresses, initiate transactions, and even participate in economic activity, wallet control becomes more granular. Understanding authorization, asset boundaries, and revocation helps users judge whether automation is truly safe and controllable.
Stablecoins, RWAs, and real-world payments are moving closer to everyday user scenarios, putting issuers, underlying assets, redemption arrangements, and usage limits in clearer view.
After a user confirms a transaction, it still needs to be ordered, packaged, and included in a block. Understanding censorship-resistance design and protocol governance helps users see what can affect transaction inclusion beyond the wallet itself.
🔥 Industry Highlights
From Glamsterdam to Hegotá: Beyond Scaling, What Will Ethereum Tackle Next?
Glamsterdam includes infrastructure upgrades related to transaction inclusion, gas estimation, L2 experience, and account abstraction. These changes will continue to shape how users interact with wallets and DApps.
Ethereum Glamsterdam Enters Public Testing and Security Review
The test includes ePBS, BAL, and Gas repricing, while mainnet timing remains to be confirmed. For users, the focus is how future improvements may affect transaction inclusion, gas estimation, and DApp compatibility.
U.S. SEC Requests Comment on Innovation Exemption for Tokenized NMS Stocks
The temporary exemption would allow tokenized NMS stock trading to be tested in certain permissioned environments. Users need to pay attention to the rights attached to the underlying stocks, venue rules, and applicable restrictions.
Malicious On-Chain Instructions Are Growing, and Open Infrastructure Can Also Be Abused
Chainalysis reported that attackers are writing malicious instructions into on-chain transactions or contracts and spreading them with the help of open-source AI tools. Source verification before authorization and signing will become even more important.
Coinbase for Agents Expands to Stock Trading and x402 Micropayments
As agents move closer to real asset operations, users need to confirm the source of funds, permission scope, trading limits, and who bears the risk.
🚀 Product Updates
imToken Adds Support for Arc, Making It Easier to Manage Assets on a New Network
Arc is a Layer 1 blockchain launched by Circle. It is EVM-compatible and focuses on financial scenarios such as stablecoin payments, foreign exchange, on-chain credit, and capital markets.
Arc uses USDC as its native gas token, so network fees are priced directly in USDC and are easier for users to understand and estimate. In addition to stablecoins, users can also manage other tokens on Arc through their wallet and explore ecosystem use cases such as swaps, new project launches, and tokenized assets.
imToken now supports Arc. For setup steps, see How to Use Arc with imToken?
imToken and NETSTARS Sign MOU to Explore Offline Stablecoin Payments in Japan
imToken and NETSTARS have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore connecting non-custodial wallet capabilities with offline payment networks, bringing stablecoin payments closer to in-store acceptance, settlement, and everyday consumer scenarios.
For users, this exploration means stablecoin payments are moving closer to real-world spending scenarios. At the same time, users should continue to pay attention to supported regions, merchant coverage, settlement methods, and usage rules.
For more background and future exploration plans, see imToken and NETSTARS Sign MOU to Explore Real-World Stablecoin Payments.
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