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.

Can New Blockchains Replace Ethereum?

The “Ethereum killer” narrative is one of crypto’s most recycled stories. In 2017, EOS raised $4 billion, promising to make Ethereum obsolete. Cardano, Tezos, and Polkadot followed with similar arguments. In 2021, it was Avalanche, BSC, and Terra. None of them replaced Ethereum. And yet the question keeps returning because Solana is making a more…

Can New Blockchains Replace Ethereum

AI Security Tool Catches Critical XRP Ledger Bug Before $80B Exploit

An artificial intelligence security scanner identified a critical vulnerability in the XRP Ledger that could have enabled attackers to drain funds from victim accounts without access to private keys, potentially putting $80 billion at risk. Security engineer Pranamya Keshkamat at cybersecurity firm Cantina and the company’s AI security bot discovered the “critical logic flaw” in…

AI Security Tool Catches Critical XRP Ledger Bug Before $80B Exploit

Bitcoin Price Eyes $80,000 Liquidity Grab as ETFs Resume Buying BTC

Bitcoin briefly touched $ 70,000 during Wednesday’s New York trading session as institutional buyers returned to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, fueling speculation that the cryptocurrency could target $80,000 in the coming weeks. The latest recovery pushed BTC above a critical technical level at $68,338, the 200-week exponential moving average, according to data from TradingView. The…

Bitcoin Price Eyes $80,000 Liquidity Grab as ETFs Resume Buying BTC

Blockfills CEO Nicholas Hammer Steps Down Amid $75 Million Lending Losses

Nicholas Hammer, co-founder and CEO of crypto lender Blockfills, has stepped down from his leadership position following significant financial losses, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. The Chicago-based firm suffered approximately $75 million in losses and suspended client deposits and withdrawals earlier this month due to recent market and financial conditions….

Blockfills CEO Nicholas Hammer Steps Down Amid $75 Million Lending Losses

Ethereum’s Next Upgrade “FOCIL” Hardcodes Censorship Resistance Into Protocol

Ethereum developers have confirmed a major upgrade focused on preventing validator censorship, marking a significant technical shift toward the network’s cypherpunk origins. The upgrade, called FOCIL (Fork-Choice-Enforced Inclusion Lists, formally EIP-7805), was backed by Vitalik Buterin at the February 19 All Core Devs meeting and is targeted for the Hegota network upgrade in the second…

Ethereum's Next Upgrade FOCIL Hardcodes Censorship Resistance Into Protocol

Russia Opens Criminal Investigation Into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Over Terror Facilitation Claims

Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov over allegations of facilitating terrorist activities through the messaging platform. The probe comes as tensions escalate between the encrypted messaging app and Russian regulators demanding content removal. State media outlet Rossiyskaya Gazeta reported on Tuesday that Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB)…

Russia Opens Criminal Investigation Into Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Over Terror Facilitation Claims

Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Cost Victims $370 Million in January 2026 Alone

Long-term trust-building tactics are powering pig-butchering crypto scams, which have become one of the fastest-growing fraud threats in the digital asset space. Blockchain security firm CertiK reported $370.3 million in scam-related losses in January 2026 alone, with social engineering tactics accounting for the majority of stolen funds. Unlike traditional phishing attacks that defraud victims quickly,…

Pig-Butchering Crypto Scams Cost Victims $370 Million in January 2026 Alone

Bitcoin Miner MARA Acquires 64% Stake in French AI Data Center Operator Exaion

Bitcoin mining giant MARA Holdings has completed its acquisition of a controlling 64% stake in French computing infrastructure operator Exaion, marking a significant expansion into artificial intelligence and cloud services as the mining industry continues its pivot toward data center revenue. The deal, originally announced in August 2025 with EDF Pulse Ventures, received all necessary…

Bitcoin Miner MARA Acquires 64% Stake in French AI Data Center Operator Exaion