Sui Network has been selected as a launch partner for Google’s Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2), a new open-source framework designed to let artificial intelligence agents handle secure, programmable payments on behalf of users. The partnership highlights Sui’s role in building the infrastructure needed for automated digital transactions, while also coinciding with a wave of interest in potential SUI-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Sui is a launch partner for @Google’s new Agentic Payments Protocol (AP2) - a standard that lets AI agents transact on behalf of users.
— MystenLabs.sui (@Mysten_Labs) September 16, 2025
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AP2 is being introduced as a standard to help AI agents carry out actions like purchasing digital content, managing subscriptions, or enabling paywalls without direct human input. According to Mysten Labs, Sui Network provides the underlying infrastructure to make these payments fast, safe, and programmable.
“Payments are the highest-leverage action agents can take,” Mysten Labs explained, noting that Sui’s integration with AP2 balances automation with strong security standards.
Agentic commerce is the first frontier.
— MystenLabs.sui (@Mysten_Labs) September 16, 2025
Payments are the highest-leverage action agents can take. From paywalls to automated purchases, agents need programmable rails that balance security and automation.
That’s exactly what Sui + AP2 enable.
Beyond payments, Sui’s ecosystem is expanding tools for creators and users to interact with AI agents in trusted ways. These include open marketplaces for content licensing, programmable monetization options for creators, and privacy-first identity solutions such as cryptographic identifiers and context wallets—giving users control over how their data is used while still benefiting from AI-powered services.
The announcement comes as Sui gains traction in financial markets. Multiple firms, including 21Shares and Canary Capital, have filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch SUI-focused ETFs. The SEC has set December 21 as the deadline for a decision on the 21Shares application, though analysts suggest rulings could come as early as October in conjunction with other crypto ETF reviews.
Tuttle Capital has also submitted an application for the “Tuttle Capital SUI Income Blast ETF,” signaling broader investor interest in the Sui ecosystem. Meanwhile, Sui Group has expanded its token treasury to more than 100 million SUI, strengthening its financial position as regulatory and market developments unfold.
With its new role in Google’s AP2 and momentum in ETF filings, Sui Network is positioning itself at the intersection of AI-driven finance and mainstream crypto adoption.
