Tom Lee says tokenization and AI agents could drive the next crypto cycle

Bitmine chairman Tom Lee said the artificial intelligence and crypto sectors are moving closer together, with tokenization and agentic AI emerging as what he described as two of the main potential drivers of the next market cycle in digital assets. His comments point to a convergence between blockchain-based financial infrastructure and the growth of AI-led digital activity. Lee said BlackRock expects more assets to be tokenized, while financial settlement infrastructure is increasingly being built on crypto networks. He also cited fintech firms such as Revolut, which he said have already started building related businesses on Ethereum. In his view, AI is helping shape a digital economy, while cryptocurrencies provide the digital money and blockchain rails needed to support that system. The remarks were reported by BlockBeats on Sept. 27.