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Blockchain layer-2 (L2) network Polygon reduced its average block time by 250 milliseconds to 1.75 seconds, marking its first block-time reduction since genesis as the network pushes deeper into stablecoin payments and settlement infrastructure. Polygonscan shows that the latest blocks on the network were created in 1.75 seconds. The upgrade means that Polygon can process around 14% more payments per second, reaching a maximum theoretical throughput of about 3,260 transactions per second (TPS), according to Polygon software engineer Lucca Martins. Shorter block times can help transaction backlogs clear faster, reducing the duration of network congestion and subsequent transaction fee spikes,…

The European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation hits a hard deadline on July 1 when the transitional period ends and in-scope crypto asset service providers operating under national regimes must either hold a MiCA licence or stop serving EU clients. A spokesperson from the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) told Cointelegraph that from that date, non-authorized entities “will not be allowed to operate within the EU” and should implement wind-down and client migration plans rather than rely on open-ended transitional status while awaiting a decision. The deadline could force some crypto firms to suspend EU operations while their…

Jeffrey Sprecher, chair and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), said it is seeking a “level playing field” for onchain perpetual futures trading, amid recent reports that ICE and CME Group had urged the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take a tougher stance on Hyperliquid. During a fireside chat at a Bernstein conference on Wednesday, Sprecher said that ICE — the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange — has met the Hyperliquid team multiple times to discuss overlapping business areas, as 24/7 onchain commodities derivatives trading gains momentum globally. Earlier this month, Bloomberg reported that ICE and CME, a…

After a terrible start to the weekend, the Bitcoin price jumped back to life on the back of news of a potential agreement between the United States and Iran. However, ignoring the potential impact of fresh geopolitical news or events, the current price structure suggests that new investors would be catching a falling knife. According to a chart highlighted on the X platform, the Bitcoin price appears bound for a drop to around $72,000, at least in the short term. $BTC Price Trading In Ascending Channel Pattern Prominent chartist Aksel Kibar took to the social media platform X to share…

Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,000. $ETH is now consolidating near $2,000 and might continue to move down. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone after a fresh decline below $2,010. The price is trading below $2,010 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a bullish trend line with support at $2,015 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below the $2,050 zone. Ethereum Price Remains At Risk of More Downside Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,040 and…

Grove’s Basin liquidity network can supply up to $1 billion in daily stablecoin liquidity to support redemptions for tokenized U.S. Treasury funds. Blockchain credit infrastructure company Grove has launched a liquidity network called Basin aimed at supporting instant redemptions for tokenized U.S. Treasury funds, marking another major step in the expansion of tokenized real-world assets. According to reports from ChainCatcher, the platform can initially provide up to $1 billion in stablecoin liquidity per day. The liquidity facility is designed to support products including BlackRock’s BUIDL tokenized Treasury fund and the Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY). Basin will allow investors…

Toncoin [$TON] has emerged as one of the strongest performers in the latest market rebound. At press time, the asset gained nearly 19% in the past 24 hours as investor sentiment improved alongside a series of network upgrades aimed at boosting blockchain efficiency. The rally has coincided with rising on-chain activity, stronger liquidity flows, and renewed user participation across the Toncoin ecosystem. However, despite the improving fundamentals, the sustainability of the uptrend may still depend on how the market absorbs the project’s upcoming monthly token unlock. Network upgrades strengthen $TON fundamentals $TON‘s latest momentum follows improvements to the network’s core…

During a CNBC interview, Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis sharply criticized JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s recent remarks targeting Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, calling them “distasteful” and suggesting the banking executive either hasn’t read the major crypto market structure bill before Congress or is actively trying to mislead the public. Dimon made headlines last week when he said in a separate CNBC interview that “no one is going to bow down to” Armstrong, adding that the Coinbase CEO is “full of sh–” — a phrase he has used before. His strong statements came during a discussion…

Nakamoto Inc. (NAKA) has defended why a Bitcoin ($BTC) treasury company keeps a Chief Medical Officer on payroll. The role went viral as a symbol of what skeptics call Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) excess. Analysts point to the role alongside NAKA’s 99% share collapse and roughly $200 million debt load. CEO David Bailey responded that the medical position exists for reasons rooted in the company’s reverse merger origin. Why a Bitcoin Treasury Firm Keeps a Doctor on Staff NAKA began as KindlyMD, a Utah-based pain management provider. It listed on Nasdaq before merging with Bailey’s private Nakamoto Holdings in 2025.…

Investors are waiting for Nvidia’s results on May 20, but concerns about problems with its newest graphics cards are creating uncertainty about what the results will show. The chipmaker will report first-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings next week. Betting platforms tracking business outcomes expect strong results. On Polymarket, users price in about a 97% chance of a beat, while Kalshi shows similar optimism across gaming and large data center segments. Kalshi market odds for NVIDIA’s upcoming earnings call show Gaming and Hyperscalers as top mentions.Source: Kalshi However, difficulties with Nvidia’s latest graphics card software are raising concerns. The company released updated…