Sei Targets Mid-2026 to Complete Transition to EVM-Only Chain

Published at 2026-01-17 16:00:06

Sei Network said it expects to complete its transition to a fully EVM-only chain by mid-2026, marking the first specific timeline since the community approved its departure from the Cosmos ecosystem. The announcement gives market participants a clearer runway for technical work, migration planning, and coordination with validators and bridge operators.

The change matters because full EVM compatibility can lower the onboarding friction for Ethereum developers, unlock existing tooling and smart-contract infrastructure, and potentially draw more DeFi activity and liquidity to SEI. While the roadmap is positive for broader interoperability and developer adoption, stakeholders will be watching implementation details and interoperability with legacy Cosmos tooling during the migration period.

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Aethir says it halted a bridge exploit on its Ethereum-linked contracts, keeping losses below $90,000. Security firm PeckShield had earlier estimated the damage at about $400,000; Aethir pledged to compensate affected users.

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Published at 2026-04-10 11:15:12

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BitMine Immersion Technologies, the Ethereum-focused treasury vehicle associated with Tom Lee, said Thursday it has increased its share buyback authorization to $4 billion and completed an uplisting to the New York Stock Exchange. The moves are aimed at tightening supply and expanding access to institutional investors.

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Published at 2026-04-09 16:15:51

Ethereum Foundation to Convert 5,000 ETH to Stablecoins via CoW Swap TWAP

The Ethereum Foundation plans to offload 5,000 ETH into stablecoins using a TWAP execution via CoW Swap, aiming to limit market impact and timing risk.

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Published at 2026-04-08 17:01:14

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to DAI in $10M Treasury Move

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