Victor Seda

Passionate about blockchain, and the decentralized internet.A writer in the morning, goalie in the evening.The aim is to keep my readers informed about the ever-evolving world of web3 with a unique blend of expertise and storytelling.

Nomura’s Laser Digital Files for U.S. National Trust Bank License to Offer Crypto Custody

Laser Digital, the digital assets division of Japanese investment bank Nomura, has filed an application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a federally regulated national trust bank. The move positions the company among a growing number of crypto firms seeking to provide institutional-grade asset management services in the…

Nomura's Laser Digital Files for U.S. National Trust Bank License to Offer Crypto Custody

Hyperliquid Soars as Crypto Exchange Pivots to ‘Trade Everything’ Model

Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives exchange, is making waves in the crypto market with a significant pivot toward becoming a comprehensive trading platform that lets users trade virtually any asset class. The exchange’s token has surged in value as traders respond positively to the expansion strategy. This shift represents Hyperliquid’s ambition to move beyond its original…

Hyperliquid Soars as Crypto Exchange Pivots to 'Trade Everything' Model

Why Crypto Feels Riskier Than Stocks (And How Professionals Measure That Risk)

Ask any traditional investor about crypto, and you’ll hear the same word: risky. Too risky, unnecessarily risky, irresponsibly risky. The gut reaction is universal, even among people who routinely invest in volatile tech stocks or emerging market equities. But when pressed to explain exactly why crypto is riskier, most investors struggle beyond vague references to…

Why Crypto Feels Riskier Than Stocks (And How Professionals Measure That Risk)

Australian Court Orders $9.3M Penalty Against BPS Financial Over Misleading Qoin Wallet

Australia’s Federal Court has ordered financial services company BPS Financial Pty Ltd to pay 14 million Australian dollars ($9.3 million) in penalties for operating an unlicensed financial services business and making misleading claims about its Qoin Wallet product. The ruling follows years of legal action brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the…

Australian Court Orders $9.3M Penalty Against BPS Financial Over Misleading Qoin Wallet

The Biggest Crypto Investment Mistakes Middle-Class Investors Make

Middle-class investors face unique challenges in crypto that wealthy investors and true beginners don’t. You have enough capital that mistakes hurt significantly, but not enough to absorb catastrophic losses. You’re sophisticated enough to understand financial concepts but often lack time for deep crypto research. You’re building wealth, not preserving it, but you can’t afford to…

biggest mistakes middle-class investors make

GameStop Moves Entire 4,710 Bitcoin Holdings to Coinbase, Signaling Potential Sale

GameStop has moved its entire Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase Prime, the institutional trading platform owned by the major cryptocurrency exchange. The video game retailer transferred all 4,710 Bitcoin, worth approximately $422 million at current prices, on Friday, according to blockchain intelligence firm CryptoQuant. The transfer sparked immediate speculation about GameStop’s intentions with its digital asset…

GameStop Moves Entire 4,710 Bitcoin Holdings to Coinbase, Signaling Potential Sale

Ethereum’s Real Value Proposition Beyond Hype and Narratives

Ethereum has been called everything from “the world computer” to “ultrasound money” to “the next internet infrastructure layer.” Marketing slogans aside, most investors struggle to articulate what Ethereum actually does and why it might be a valuable investment. Unlike Bitcoin’s straightforward value proposition, Ethereum’s utility is more complex and multifaceted. It’s a platform, a settlement…

Ethereum's Real Value Proposition Beyond Hype and Narratives

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Distributed Validator Technology to Simplify Ethereum Staking

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has pitched a new approach to streamline the blockchain’s staking mechanism through distributed validator technology (DVT), arguing the solution could make participation more accessible while maintaining security. In a Wednesday post to the Ethereum Research forum, Buterin outlined a proposal for “native DVT” that would allow Ether stakers to secure the…

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Distributed Validator Technology to Simplify Ethereum Staking