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

Solana Company Builds Pacific Backbone Infrastructure to Support SOL Growth Across Asia-Pacific

Solana Company Builds Pacific Backbone Infrastructure to Support SOL Growth Across Asia-Pacific Solana Company announced plans to construct a high-speed infrastructure network spanning the Asia-Pacific region designed to support the growth of the Solana blockchain and generate additional revenue streams. The initiative, dubbed the “Pacific Backbone,” will connect major financial hubs in Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore,…

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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

Dubai Opens Secondary Market for $5 Million in XRP Ledger-Based Real Estate Tokens

Dubai’s Land Department and tokenization firm Ctrl Alt have launched a secondary market for real estate-backed tokens, enabling investors to resell fractional property ownership on the XRP Ledger blockchain. Approximately 7.8 million tokens tied to ten Dubai properties are now eligible for trading within a controlled market environment. Transactions will be recorded on the XRP…

Dubai Opens Secondary Market for $5 Million in XRP Ledger-Based Real Estate Tokens

Metaplanet CEO Defends Bitcoin Strategy Amid Investor Criticism

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich has rejected accusations that the company misled investors about its Bitcoin treasury strategy, pushing back against critics who claim the firm withheld key information about cryptocurrency purchases and derivatives trades. The defense comes as investor scrutiny intensifies around leveraged Bitcoin treasury companies following significant market drawdowns in recent months. Gerovich addressed…

Metaplanet CEO Defends Bitcoin Strategy Amid Investor Criticism

Robinhood Chain Testnet Processes 4 Million Transactions in First Week as Mainnet Launch Approaches

Robinhood Chain Testnet Processes 4 Million Transactions in First Week as Mainnet Launch Approaches Robinhood’s Ethereum layer-2 network processed four million transactions during its first week of public testnet activity, CEO Vlad Tenev announced on Thursday. The milestone comes as the trading platform prepares for a mainnet launch later this year. In a Thursday post…

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