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Mihailo Bjelic, co-founder of Polygon, has announced his decision to step down from the board of Polygon Foundation. The Polygon (POL) co-founder revealed the move via a post on X on Friday, May 23, 2025, noting that he will also “wind down” his day-to-day involvement with Polygon Labs. “Polygon was born in 2019, and we’ve come a long way since then,” Bjelic wrote. “From significant breakthroughs in zero-knowledge tech, to onboarding some of the world’s biggest brands, we’ve made meaningful strides toward that grand vision. I’m proud of this, and grateful for the privilege to work with so many talented…

On Thursday, Judge Analisa Torres rejected a joint request by Ripple and the SEC to approve a reduced $50 million fine and remove a permanent injunction. She criticized both sides for trying to reverse a final court ruling through a private settlement. “The Ball Is Back in Our Court” If the parties “genuinely wish to end the case”, they are now given two options by the court: Ripple and the SEC can either drop their appeals or move forward to appeal her injunction. To this, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, reacted by saying, “The ball is back in our…

It’s July, and we’re living in a post-Switch 2 and Death Stranding 2 world.  We’re in the doldrums of summer for real now, and while the game release calendar is anything but empty, it’s not quite so packed with high-profile releases as it is in other parts of the year.  This month brings us Nintendo’s second big release for the Nintendo Switch 2 in Donkey Kong Bananza, fresh remakes of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4, as well as Super Mario Party Jamboree, and a bunch of smaller new games worth chasing down. Of those, we’re especially looking forward…

SoonChain has announced a strategic collaboration with DigiGoal. SoonChain is an L2 protocol network that combines AI, DePIN, and innovative GPU computations to offer efficient, scalable solutions. On the other hand, DigiGoal is a Web3 sports metaverse powered by zero-knowledge proofs (ZKP) to bring privacy, interoperability, configurability, and agility to on-chain sports gaming. With this alliance, the two networks aim to redefine sports in the metaverse, especially concentrating on football. 🟦 𝐒𝐎𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐱 𝐃𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐋⚽️We’re thrilled to team up with @DigiGoalHQ the Web3 sports metaverse transforming football through AI, ZK tech, and fully on-chain gameplay.💫 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬:✅ Verifiable,…

Today, SolarBank Corporation (NASDAQ: SUUN), a leader in distributed solar energy, battery storage, and clean energy infrastructure across North America, has announced the integration of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset into its corporate treasury strategy, following the footsteps of MicroStrategy and SharpLink Gaming. SolarBank has also applied to open an institutional account with Coinbase Prime (NASDAQ: COIN), enabling secure Bitcoin custody, USDC services, and a self-custodial wallet for its Bitcoin holdings. JUST IN: North American construction engineering company SolarBank adopts a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve pic.twitter.com/b2xvVARjZZ — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) June 3, 2025 The company cited several strategic advantages for…

If you follow the latest in Bitcoin happenings, then you may have seen the name “Alkanes” pop up on your timeline via Ordinals and Runes enjoyers. But what is it? Alkanes is a new metaprotocol built on Bitcoin that introduces trustless smart contract functionality to the base layer, without relying on bridges or external execution layers. It allows developers to build apps and launch tokens natively on Bitcoin, expanding the functionality of the original blockchain. Developed by Oyl Corp, the protocol is the result of two years of infrastructure research aimed at enabling more advanced programmability directly on Bitcoin. Decrypt…

Ethereum could soon run twice as fast. That’s according to a new proposal floated by core developer Barnabé Monnot to reduce the network’s slot time from 12 seconds to 6 seconds, effectively doubling the number of blocks produced per minute. The idea, part of EIP-7782, could be included in the upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade slated for 2026. Proposals or publicly discussed ideas are commonplace in the blockchain world, and may not necessarily move to testing. If implemented, the proposal would reduce time across three key consensus steps: block proposals (3 seconds), attestations (1.5 seconds), and aggregation (1.5 seconds). That would shave…

A part of the financial market is showing significant warning signs, with worries increasing over a possible $2 trillion collapse caused by the rapid growth of private credit. Specifically, Clem Chambers, CEO of Online Blockchain believes this sector resembles the conditions that led to the 2008 financial crisis, describing the private credit boom as a “zombie treadmill to meltdown,” he said in an interview with David Lin published on June 18. He stated that the market, which has expanded over the last decade, is driven by unclear lending practices, inflated values, and a rising number of financially weak companies that…

TokenFi has introduced a cutting-edge tokenization platform that simplifies the creation and management of security tokens representing Real-World Assets (RWAs). The platform aims to empower issuers to digitize assets like real estate, art, or commodities while ensuring regulatory compliance through the ERC-3643 token standard. With the tokenization market projected to reach $16 trillion by 2030, TokenFi’s solution is positioned to lead this transformative financial shift. Let us explore the platform’s features, benefits, and potential to reshape asset management. What Is TokenFi’s Tokenization Platform? TokenFi’s platform is a no-code solution designed to streamline the tokenization of real-world assets. It leverages the…

The long-running Ripple vs SEC case took another turn this week after Judge Analisa Torres denied a joint request from both Ripple and the SEC for what’s called an “indicative ruling.” In simple terms, both sides were hoping the judge would signal a possible change or reconsideration of her earlier decision. But Judge Torres made it clear she’s not reopening or adjusting anything for now. The case will continue as planned in the appeals process. What does this mean for XRP and its future ETFs? While the news might seem like a setback for Ripple, legal experts say it’s unlikely…