For a long time, paying high fees on Ethereum symbolized security and prestige. But the market follows usage: in recent days, Polygon has generated more daily fees than Ethereum. This is not just a statistical anomaly, it is a concrete signal of activity shift and a question about the real evolution of crypto demand in 2026.
Polygon sacrifices 30% of its team to dominate crypto payments. We give you all the details in this article.
Polygon is already well known for its scalability solutions on Ethereum. The crypto platform now aims to become a regulated payment platform in the United States. This strategic shift is confirmed by major acquisitions that allow it to offer services compliant with US financial regulations.
Stablecoins continue to gain a stronger foothold across global crypto markets. This growth now appears not only in supply figures but also in transaction activity across blockchains. In Europe, momentum is building around euro-linked tokens, while USDC continues to expand across multiple networks. Recent data points to a shift toward transaction-driven expansion rather than passive issuance.
The crypto market is booming: Polygon activates an update that could transform the entire ecosystem. All the details in this article!
Growing confusion over Polygon’s token identity has prompted project leaders to reconsider a decision made just a year ago. Concerns from everyday users and long-time holders have reopened the discussion about whether the network should drop its current POL ticker and restore MATIC, the name many still recognize.
Mastercard and Polygon make crypto transfers easier by replacing long wallet addresses with short, verified usernames for safer, simpler transactions.
Growing interest in digital public infrastructure is prompting the United Nations to take a more active role in blockchain policy and training. A new wave of programs is being developed to help governments understand and apply technology in real-world systems. Momentum inside the UN suggests a coordinated effort to guide countries through the next phase of digital transformation.
The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market continues its strong momentum, edging close to the $35 billion milestone as institutional products, Treasuries, and gold-backed tokens drive on-chain adoption. Recent data from rwa.xyz shows the total RWA value reaching $34.14 billion, marking a 10.58% rise over the past 30 days and signaling growing investor confidence in blockchain-based real-world exposure.
PlayAI has just announced the official launch of its mainnet following a $2 million community fundraising led in partnership with Kaito. This news brings the project's total funding to $6.3 million, reinforcing its mission: to democratize automation powered by blockchain-native AI.
When a zen kingdom digitizes its papers on Ethereum, Vitalik applauds, miners meditate, and tech giants… go offline. Bhutan, or the art of chaining blockchain to happiness.
In September, the Base network (Coinbase's Ethereum solution) made an unexpected breakthrough in the NFT universe. Fueled by the game DX Terminal, the ecosystem surpassed its rivals in number of sales. A sign that a mix of creativity, AI and fun can awaken a market generally losing momentum.
Polygon’s Heimdall V2 upgrade hit a brief snag, disrupting consensus. Most services stayed online, with fixes swiftly rolled out.
Ethereum is sprinting in Web3: zkEVM, secret clients, and proofs in 10 seconds… Meanwhile, rivals are taking a nap and Vitalik is adjusting his stopwatch.
Polygon is about to reach a decisive milestone with Heimdall v2, a hard fork that Sandeep Nailwal describes as "the most complex since 2020". On July 10, the PoS network is deeply modernizing its infrastructure while consolidating its governance, now in the hands of its co-founder. This is a strategic operation as the battle intensifies on the front of layer two blockchains.
At Polygon, the boss is packing his bags. Diverging vision, lingering passion: yet another crypto departure with an elegant farewell scent... but not entirely without ulterior motives.
When AI plays the king of bluff, even the crypto stars get caught. Deepfakes and scams galore, the FBI brings out the red lantern.
Polygon surprises the NFT market by surpassing Ethereum with a collection backed by physical assets. This performance marks a turning point in the industry, where the tokenization of real objects is increasingly attracting investors seeking tangible value and blockchain security.
The halving, once the war drum of the bull market, has fallen silent. In the silence, Bitcoin seeks a new rhythm in a crypto market that dances differently.
Mukesh Ambani, the richest man in Asia with an estimated fortune of over 100 billion dollars, has just taken a major step in the world of crypto. His conglomerate Jio Platforms, a telecommunications leader in India with over 450 million users, is launching JioCoin on the Polygon network.
The Polygon community is preparing for a decisive vote on a liquidity proposal that could transform the future of the crypto ecosystem. With an estimated annual revenue generation potential of 91 million dollars, this strategic initiative could mark a significant turning point for the network.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez identifies three technical signals suggesting a potential major increase in the price of Polygon (POL), despite an overall pessimistic market sentiment. This forecast comes as the token is already showing a 17% increase over the past month.
The National Gaming Authority (ANJ) plans to block access to the cryptocurrency betting platform Polymarket in France. This decision comes after record betting during the American presidential election, notably a spectacular gain of 47 million dollars made by a French trader on Donald Trump's victory.
Many cryptocurrencies continue to show remarkable performances despite volatility and significant declines. This is the case for Polygon, whose native token, POL, has reached a historical low of $0.34. Such a price drop, representing a decline of 45.65% since the beginning of the year, further worries investors. However, behind this apparent downturn lies a solid infrastructure, supported by rapidly expanding sectors such as DeFi and gaming.
According to Matt Hougan from Bitwise, Ethereum is still the leader of blockchains despite its challenges. More details in this article!
Discover Polygon's transition from $MATIC to $POL, offering enhanced benefits for crypto users and developers.
Migration from MATIC to POL: a key transition for Polygon holders, enhancing the efficiency and scalability of the crypto network.
Polygon is migrating MATIC tokens to POL in September, improving the efficiency and productivity of the crypto network!
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Crypto enthusiasts are supporting Trump with bitcoins, hoping for cryptocurrency-friendly laws.