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AI stewards are quickly becoming a key concept in decentralized governance, especially in the Ethereum community and the wider Web3 world. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin first shared this concept in February 2026, describing how personal AI agents could help people participate in governance

Spot Bitcoin ETFs are on track for a fourth consecutive month of net outflows as BTC approaches another negative monthly close in February, underscoring a demand lull for regulated, spot-linked exposure. Data through mid-February show ETF holdings ebbing from a peak in late 2025, with total assets s

Anseropic accuses multiple Chinese AI companies of illegally collecting data for its Claude chatbot, involving infringement through fake accounts and大量对话记录, pointing out that this "distillation" technology violates its terms of service. Anseropic claims that this behavior threatens national security and calls for government intervention, but it itself faces multiple lawsuits over data collection, appearing somewhat "hypocritical."

Stablecoin issuing organizations are forecasted to become one of the largest buyers of U.S. Treasury bills in the next few years, potentially reshaping how the U.S. government funds its budget deficit. This insight is presented in Standard Chartered's latest research report. The research team

Bitmine has purchased an additional 51,162 ETH, increasing its total holdings to 4.42 million ETH, representing 3.66% of the total supply. Valued at nearly $8.7 billion, Bitmine is the largest ETH holder globally and aims to possess 5% of the total supply. The company also generates staking revenue from a significant portion of its ETH holdings.

New Frontier Labs has joined forces with Bitgo Bank & Trust National Association to issue and custody the FYUSD stablecoin, a dollar-pegged token aimed at institutional buyers in Asia. The arrangement positions FYUSD as a regulated, cross-border instrument designed to meet U.S.-style standards

The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) is expected to open weakly due to a U.S. court ruling and additional tariffs on Trump. Although the KOSPI briefly broke through 5900 points the day before yesterday, it later retreated due to profit-taking and foreign selling. The development of AI technology has raised concerns in the stock market, but experts believe that the KOSPI's fundamentals are solid, though market uncertainty still requires cautious observation.

Coinbase Markets plans to launch spot trading for ETHGas (GWEI) on February 24, 2026, expanding its digital asset offerings. The GWEI-USD trading pair will open if liquidity requirements are met. This initiative aims to support advanced strategies in trading and risk management within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Based, a Web3 trading and payment application built on Hyperliquid's infrastructure, raised $11.5 million in a Series A round led by Pantera Capital. The app integrates various financial services into a single platform and has over 100,000 registered users, aiming to expand into AI-driven commerce.

Engie is considering implementing a battery storage system or building a Bitcoin mining data center at its Assu Sol solar plant in Brazil to mitigate the negative impact of power curtailment on project profits. As renewable energy expands, managing surplus energy becomes crucial for maintaining financial efficiency.

World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin dipped to $0.99707 but stabilized quickly, claiming no depegging occurred. The company attributed the dip to a coordinated attack, involving hackers targeting founders to manipulate the market. WLFI token fell 3%.

Several software companies' stock prices declined due to a sharp drop in tech stocks, primarily because Anthropic released new plugins and tools that raised investor concerns about the threat of AI technology to traditional businesses. Companies like IBM and DoorDash saw their stock prices fall, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices also dropped by over 1%. At the same time, trade negotiations were affected.

OKX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, maintains over 100% reserves of Bitcoin, ETH, and stablecoins for user security. It has obtained an EU Payment license, allowing for crypto payment services across Europe. Additionally, Mantra network withdrawals will pause for upgrades on February 24, ensuring asset safety.

In brief Eliza Lab's CEO Shaw Walters says current AI systems already meet his definition of AGI. He warns that autonomous agents introduce serious security risks, including prompt injection and wallet compromises. Walters argues that fully decentralized AI does not yet exist and that

The Bank of Korea's Financial Monetary Committee is about to convene, and the market generally expects the benchmark interest rate to remain unchanged at 2.5%, likely signaling a more accommodative stance to address market volatility. Experts believe that if a consensus on high interest rates forms, it could have a positive impact on the bond market. Meanwhile, economic growth rate forecasts may be revised upward due to a recovery in domestic demand; if the actual figures exceed expectations, they could influence long-term interest rate trends. Overall, short-term interest rate fluctuations are expected to stay within a certain range.

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Bitcoin has faced a tougher trading stretch, dipping under 75,000 for 18 sessions and testing the market’s nerve as policy and macro signals diverge. The asset briefly retraced to around 64,200 after a broad stock retreat, while a decision by the Trump administration to raise baseline import

On the 23rd, the New York stock market plummeted due to concerns over the development of artificial intelligence and uncertainties regarding the Trump administration's reciprocal tariff rulings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 821.91 points, a decline of 1.66%. Investors are worried about the impact of AI technology on existing business models and international trade relations, and market volatility may continue.