Blockchain News Polygon reduces block time to 1.75 seconds as payments push accelerates May 7, 2026 Polygon delivered its first block time reduction upgrade since genesis, as the network seeks to position for more high-frequency applications such as private stablecoin payments. About The Author coinmaker See author's posts Post navigation Previous: Panther Protocol deploys privacy infrastructure on PolygonNext: South Korea confirms 22% crypto tax starting January 2027: Report More Stories Blockchain News South Korean stablecoin outflows top $367M in June: Report August 3, 2026 Blockchain News Luno cuts 20% of staff as crypto layoffs spread across 12 firms in July July 30, 2026 Blockchain News BNY to bring transfer agency records onchain in blockchain push July 29, 2026