TON Gets Catchain 2.0 Consensus Upgrade, Block Times Slashed to 400MS

The Open Network (TON), an independent layer-1 blockchain that has integrations with the Telegram messaging application, said it has slashed block times to 400 milliseconds with the release of its Catchain 2.0 consensus upgrade. Payment transactions now settle in about 1 second, while trades settle in “real time,” and decentralized applications will now operate at … Read more

Transgender darts player criticizes new policy limiting women’s events to biological females

LONDON (AP) — A transgender darts player said she’s “not done fighting” after the sport’s governing body enacted rules stating only biological females can compete in women’s tournaments. Noa-Lynn van Leuven of the Netherlands spoke out Thursday when the Darts Regulation Authority’s new policy took effect. Advertisement “Apparently, I just got retired — not by … Read more

Operation Atlantic Freezes $12M in Crypto Scam Proceeds

Authorities in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have frozen millions of dollars tied to crypto scams in a joint enforcement operation called Operation Atlantic. The operation, focused on phishing attacks, took place in March and was coordinated by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), the US Secret Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and … Read more

‘I can’t fathom it’: Ashwin left ‘baffled’ by David Miller’s decision in DC’s one-run defeat

While much of the cricket fraternity expressed sympathy for David Miller after Delhi Capitals’ heartbreaking one-run defeat, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin stands baffled and stunned by the decision of the South African batter in the final moments of the chase. Delhi appeared to be in control towards the end, with Miller striking crucial boundaries … Read more

Celebs Are Already Claiming Their World Cup 2026 Teams, And Fans Are Spiraling – Hollywood Life

Image Credit: Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already dominating headlines, trending feeds and sportsbook projections, even though kickoff is still months away. Reports about ticket demand continue to surface, and host cities like New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City are staying in the spotlight. Across social platforms, countdown clips and prediction … Read more

‘Intent can’t be faulted, but…’: Gavaskar defends Miller after DC’s one-run heartbreak

NEW DELHI: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar came out in support of David Miller after Delhi Capitals suffered a crushing one-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026, saying the batter’s intent was right even if the execution fell short in a high-pressure finish. In a last-ball thriller, Miller’s decision not to take … Read more