BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could exacerbate inequality without broader access to financial assets. He highlighted that wealth creation has historically benefited those who already own assets, and this could exacerbate this. Fink also mentioned structural issues in traditional finance, suggesting that systems like Social Security don't help people build wealth. He suggested that while funds are largely tied to government bonds, it may be time to rethink diversification. He also suggested that investing in digital markets should be updated to allow traditional and digital markets to work together. Agentic payments is a key feature in AI discussions, allowing AI systems to access liquidity, execute trades, and settle transactions autonomously. However, agentic trading comes with hidden risks, including smart contract bugs or DeFi protocol vulnerabilities.