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There is an intriguing development in Ethereum's roadmap. As the Hegeta upgrade approaches in late 2026, it could significantly alter the network's resistance to censorship. At the core of this is EIP-7805, also known as FOCIL (Fork-Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists).
So far, as Ethereum has grown, balancing the participation of institutional investors with the original cypherpunk ideals has been a challenge. FOCIL aims to turn censorship resistance from a mere societal expectation into a guarantee embedded directly into the protocol itself.
Looking at Ethereum today, a small number of advanced

Block announced large-scale layoffs due to AI integration. Over 4,000 cuts, reducing employees from 10,000 to less than 6,000. Interestingly, the stock price rose about 24% immediately after the announcement. The market seems to have taken this as a signal of increased efficiency.
CEO Dorsey's explanation is straightforward. In a letter to shareholders, he stated, "AI has fundamentally changed the way companies build and operate," and predicted, "Within the next year, most companies will reach the same conclusion." This is part of a trend to correct structural issues that arose from over-hirin

A research team at the University of Cambridge has published an intriguing discovery. After analyzing 11 years of Bitcoin network data and 68 cases of submarine cable failures, they found that submarine cable cuts do not impact Bitcoin as much as we might think.
In March 2024, when seven cables were cut during a submarine disturbance off the coast of Ivory Coast, the regional internet impact jumped to over 11,000. But what about Bitcoin? Only about five nodes were affected, accounting for just 0.03% of the entire network, and there was no price fluctuation or consensus disruption. This is symb

Recently, more people are paying attention to Ethereum's next major upgrade. The core of this upgrade, scheduled for the second half of 2026, is a mechanism called FOCIL (Fork-Choice Enforced Inclusion Lists, EIP-7805). In simple terms, it’s an attempt to make it technically impossible for block builders to selectively exclude certain transactions.
The reason this is important is that, in the current Ethereum ecosystem, a small number of advanced builders handle most of the transaction ordering. While efficient, this centralization introduces the risk of "censorship." For example, if regulatio

Looking at the data from the FRB interest rate watch, the probability of holding rates steady until April is overwhelmingly high at 86.1%. In other words, the possibility of a rate cut in the near term is limited.
The CME futures market indicates that, as of March, there was a 99.4% chance that interest rates would remain unchanged, so it seems likely that the wait-and-see mode will continue for now. The fact that the probability of a 25 basis point cut by June rises to 37.5% could be a signal that something might change from spring to early summer.
From the perspective of Fed watch, it looks

As regulatory pressure on prediction markets rapidly intensifies, Kalshi's CEO is unveiling an intriguing strategy. His remarks at last week's Semaphore Economic Summit have garnered attention.
CEO Tarek Mansour explicitly stated that insider trading in prediction markets is already a federal crime, and he expects the Department of Justice to indict multiple cases in the near future. This is not merely a warning; it is based on Kalshi's track record of initiating over 200 insider trading investigations in the past year, imposing fines and bans on several violators.
Looking at Kalshi news today

It seems that Bitcoin spot ETFs are showing a good performance for the first time in a while. From last week to this week, they recorded net inflows for two consecutive weeks, which is reportedly the first time in the past five months. Last week saw about $787.3 million in net inflows, and this week about $568.5 million.
Before that, it was quite tough, with five consecutive weeks of net outflows, totaling around $3.8 billion in outflows. The worst was the week of January 30th, when about $1.49 billion was outflowed in just one week, indicating significant selling pressure.
Ethereum spot ETFs

Lookonchain's tracking information is interesting. It’s about early March, but apparently a trader bought an additional 600 BTC in a short period of time at an average of $70,235.8. Since they are using 30x leverage to go long, the position size is about $42.7 million, a large position. Considering the BTC market at that time, it’s a pretty aggressive move. An unrealized profit has grown to $570k, which means profits are riding on the subsequent price movements. However, since the forced liquidation price is set at $66,942.69, a drop to this level would trigger an immediate liquidation. With B

Recently, I’ve been looking at security information related to Web3, and it seems that a quite sophisticated MEV bot scam is trending. Honestly, it’s pretty dangerous.
The mechanism of this scam is very calculated. In simple terms, they upload videos on YouTube or similar platforms titled “Automatically earning arbitrage profits with a bot,” and then get users to deploy smart contracts. At the initial stage, they require an investment of about 1.2 ETH.
This is where the scammer’s skill comes into play. They pre-fund malicious contracts so that when victims check their wallets, it appears as if

Is POPCAT really dead...? When the entire timeline was buzzing with "It's a scam" and "It's over," no one noticed, but another frog quietly started crawling out 🐸
I'm talking about POPFROG. It bounced back immediately with a V-shaped recovery since launch, and now it has a market cap of $1.55 million. +1,334% in 24 hours. Wait, is this real? Volume has surged to $4.7 million, and transactions have exceeded 60,000. Buyers are continuing to overwhelm sellers.
Looking at the chart, you can see a stable pattern of high-value updates and astonishing accumulation. While people say POPCAT is dead, t

The bias in Bitcoin leverage positions is really extreme. Looking at the latest data, shorts amount to about $8 billion, while longs are less than $200 million. The gap is huge.
Since the majority of traders are leaning toward the short side, it indicates a strong bearish sentiment across the market. The small number of longs means buying pressure is quite limited.
Such extreme position imbalances often serve as a signal for increased volatility. Because shorts are concentrated, a slight upward push could trigger a chain of stop-loss liquidations. I think the market could move significantly de

Single-function microwave oven: I recently researched how to choose the best one, and it turns out that heating performance and ease of operation are really important. Sharp's RE-TD184 has an absolute humidity sensor with 1,000W output, and when I actually heated a bento box, the whole thing warmed evenly, which is highly rated. Its design is simple and has a luxurious feel. However, since the interior is only 18L, it seems suitable for single-person households.
If you're using it with family, Toshiba Lifestyle's ER-S10A might be better. It has a large 23L capacity, a flat type, and eight infr

People doing DIY sometimes get confused when choosing a dust collector. Recently, I tried various models, but the key is really balancing suction power and ease of use. Makita's dust collector has an 8L capacity and 300W of suction power, so it can smoothly suck up wood chips and dust. The fact that the nozzle and pipe can be stored in the main unit is also subtly convenient.
However, it produces about 78dB of noise, so it's not suitable for nighttime work. Another option, Bosch's multi-cleaner, is relatively quiet at 75.8dB and supports water washing of filters, making maintenance easier. Pao

The recent news that caught my attention is that Iranian-related oil tankers are making major route changes. It seems that after the U.S. Navy declared that it would crack down on the transport of Iranian crude oil in international waters, multiple tankers that were heading toward Malaysia had no choice but to change course.
According to data from Lloyd's List, at least five Iranian-related tankers have been forced to change their routes. Specifically, the Suezmax-type Kariz, which was carrying 1 million barrels of Iranian crude oil, was originally aiming for Malaysia and Singapore, but it sud

An interesting development has emerged. It seems that US financial regulations are moving toward further easing.
It appears that the SEC has decided to abolish the Pattern Day Trader rule. Until now, if you had a day trading account, you needed to maintain a minimum balance of $25,000, but that requirement will be completely eliminated.
Originally, this rule was established to reduce the risk for individual investors caused by frequent trading. In other words, it was a measure to prevent reckless trading with small amounts of capital. But with its abolition, those who couldn't afford $25,000 w

Recently, with the situation in the Middle East worsening, various views are emerging in the market about how gold prices will move. In fact, it’s not a simple matter—it’s entangled with quite complex factors.
As a basic point, the biggest factors that determine gold prices are the FRB’s monetary policy and real interest rates. Geopolitical risks in the Middle East are certainly attracting attention, but in the end, they are just short-term noise. However, depending on what this “noise” actually is, the market’s reaction can change significantly.
In the stage where the conflict remains confine

How to read candlestick charts is something I’ve been asked about quite often recently, so I’ve reorganized it again. Honestly, whether you understand this or not can significantly change the accuracy of your chart analysis.
Explaining it from the basic structure, candlesticks are made up of the body and the wick. The body shows the relationship between the opening and closing prices—if it’s white or green, it suggests an upward (bullish) move, and if it’s black or red, it suggests a downward (bearish) move. The wick represents the high and low during the period. Up to here, most people alread

It seems that Europe's energy situation is quite strained. There are reports that natural gas reserves are at extremely low levels, and industry stakeholders are growing increasingly concerned as winter approaches.
At the E-world conference, this issue was a major topic of discussion, and lively debates took place about how much government intervention is necessary. Bloomberg also reported that concerns about gas supply shortages are spreading across Europe, and there are warnings about the risk of price increases.
Participants from the energy sector gathered at this conference seem to recogni

Bitcoin miners are rapidly changing their appearance. Looking at recent data, it becomes clear that this is not just about business diversification, but a fundamental structural shift in the industry.
Publicly listed miners are now facing unavoidable economic pressures. Currently, Bitcoin prices are hovering around $73,900, but mining profits are significantly negative relative to high mining costs. Amidst this, their chosen path is a large-scale shift into AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
According to a report by CoinShares, contracts for AI and HPC worth over $70 billion hav

Bitcoin has recently hit a one-month high again. It seems that the demand as a safe haven asset is behind this rise. The current price has climbed to the $74,000 range, and market activity is becoming more lively.
What's interesting is that during such times, more investors are looking at the comparison with traditional safe haven assets like gold and silver, specifically the gold-silver ratio. While Bitcoin is being bought for safe haven demand, the movement of the gold-silver ratio is also being closely watched. In other words, during unstable market periods, interest in multiple safe haven