... the blockchain: each agent is issued as an NFT/token owned by the community. This promising direction lies at the intersection of AI, the metaverse, and decentralization. Current Price and Capitalization: In April, the VIRTUAL token surged rapidly, fueled by widespread interest in AI themes. The price reached ~$1.74, translating to a market capitalization of approximately $1.1 billion based on a circulating supply of about 650 million tokens. These figures propelled Virtuals Protocol into the top 100 cryptocurrencies. Over the month, the growth exceeded tens of percent, with daily ...

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the startup and venture capital markets are seeing a significant increase in attention to AI deals, defense technologies, and fund ecosystems. Investors are increasingly looking for new opportunities, and startups are offering innovative solutions to tech companies. The expected growth ...

... weaken investor confidence in the U.S. dollar as a global reserve currency. Concerns about the U.S.'s ability to manage its debt may drive investors toward alternative assets, potentially weakening the dollar's value and affecting commodity and financial markets worldwide. Inflationary Pressures Financing debt and economic stimulus programs with borrowed funds could fuel inflation. As debt accumulates and interest rates rise, inflation expectations may intensify. Should inflation continue upward, the Fed may need to raise rates even further, which would add to debt-servicing costs and restrict borrowing for businesses ...

... potentially lifting prices. Observers draw parallels to the introduction of gold-backed ETFs in the 2000s, which propelled gold prices by making the commodity easier to own. Similarly, easier access to Bitcoin via familiar financial channels is expected to fuel upward price pressure on the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s market liquidity stands to improve as well. ETFs allow investors to trade Bitcoin exposure on regulated stock exchanges. Higher trading volumes on these exchanges mean more efficient price discovery and less reliance on volatile crypto exchanges. Greater ...

The electric vehicle boom in the global market has emerged as one of the few bright spots for investors this year. Tesla's stock surged by 445%, while shares of Chinese company NIO skyrocketed by 1070%. The boom in electric vehicles on the global market has emerged as one of the few bright spots for investors this year. Tesla’s shares surged by 445%, while Chinese manufacturer NIO saw its stock skyrocket by 1070%. There has also been significant growth among companies producing fuel cells, with Plug Power experiencing an impressive increase of 630%. Traditional companies are feeling the pressure, prompting major global funds to redirect investments toward ESG assets, while governments are preparing for the energy transition....