Athena is a token inspired by AI agents, developed through the virtuals.io protocol on the Base blockchain. The $ATHENA token represents the ecosystem of this agent, which features a self-operating Twitter chatbot and utilizes the virtuals.io platform to deliver market insights for cryptocurrencies. As the virtuals.ai platform evolves, it is anticipated that it will incorporate blockchain wallet functionalities to facilitate trading and decentralized finance (DeFi) operations.

Kraken is pushing TradFi markets into crypto’s nonstop trading culture with the launch of regulated tokenized equity perps.

Bhutan has launched a blockchain-powered digital nomad visa that requires applicants to deposit gold-backed TER tokens.

Bitcoin plunged below $63,000 on Feb. 24, 2026 after the Dow Jones Index’s 700‑point drop and ETF outflows.

Citrini Research published an essay imagining a hypothetical “2028 Global Intelligence Crisis,” prompting widespread online debate over AI.

Bitcoin ETFs returned to outflows on Monday, Feb. 23, with a $204 million exit, while ether funds shed $49 million.
