In a strategic $250 million acquisition spree, Polygon Labs is transforming from an Ethereum scaling specialist into a regulated payments powerhouse. By purchasing cash-to-crypto platform Coinme and infrastructure firm Sequence, the company is building comprehensive middleware for businesses navigating the emerging world of stablecoins and tokenized securities. This marks a decisive shift from pure infrastructure development toward revenue-generating services, as CEO Marc Boiron aims to capture value through regulated on-ramps and enterprise-grade wallets.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekPolygon Unveils POL Tokenomics: Burns, Staking & Open Money Stack
Polygon Foundation CEO Sandeep Nailwal has explicitly detailed the value-accrual mechanisms for the network’s POL token, framing it as a direct beneficiary of ecosystem growth through deflationary burns and staking rewards. The announcement arrives amid mixed on-chain signals—surging fee revenue but declining active addresses—and short-term price volatility, as the network advances its ambitious ‘Open Money Stack’ initiative to capture the global money movement market.
about Polygon Unveils POL Tokenomics: Burns, Staking & Open Money StackA16z Crypto Opens First Asian Office in Seoul, Targets Regional Growth
In a decisive move underscoring the shifting epicenter of digital asset adoption, Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm, a16z Crypto, has inaugurated its first Asian headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. Led by former Polygon Labs executive SungMo Park, this strategic expansion is a direct response to what the venture capital giant identifies as a “particularly strong concentration” of onchain users in Asia. The new office is positioned not merely as an outpost but as a critical hub to provide portfolio companies with essential go-to-market support, accelerate regional growth, and forge lasting partnerships across the continent’s vibrant crypto landscape.
about A16z Crypto Opens First Asian Office in Seoul, Targets Regional GrowthMastercard Expands Crypto Credential to Self-Custody Wallets
Mastercard has partnered with Polygon Labs and Mercuryo to expand its Crypto Credential service to self-custody wallets, introducing verified username-style aliases designed to replace complex hexadecimal addresses. This strategic collaboration aims to simplify digital asset transfers while maintaining user control over funds, representing a significant step toward mainstream blockchain adoption by combining Mastercard’s payment infrastructure with Polygon’s scalable blockchain technology and Mercuryo’s verification capabilities.
about Mastercard Expands Crypto Credential to Self-Custody WalletsCrypto Giants Form Blockchain Payments Consortium for Standards
Seven leading crypto organizations have united to establish the Blockchain Payments Consortium, aiming to create standardized protocols for blockchain transactions. This initiative follows a landmark year where blockchain transfer volumes exceeded those of traditional payment giants Visa and Mastercard. The consortium seeks to bridge the gap between blockchain efficiency and traditional payment requirements.
about Crypto Giants Form Blockchain Payments Consortium for StandardsRWA Tokenization Needs Transparency to Build Trust
The real-world asset tokenization revolution faces a credibility crisis as inflated claims and unsubstantiated numbers threaten to undermine institutional confidence. According to Aishwary Gupta of Polygon Labs, the industry’s eye-popping announcements often prove to be smoke and mirrors when subjected to basic scrutiny, risking years of progress in building trust with traditional finance institutions. Without immediate course correction centered on verifiable assets and regulatory clarity, the entire RWA movement risks regulatory backlash and institutional withdrawal.
about RWA Tokenization Needs Transparency to Build TrustTea-Fi DeFi SuperApp Hits $650M Volume, Launches $TEA Token
Hong Kong-based Tea-Fi is redefining decentralized finance with an all-in-one SuperApp that has already processed over $650 million in transaction volume across more than 20 million on-chain interactions. The platform, which connects over one million wallets, addresses DeFi’s core challenges of complexity and gas fees through innovations like gasless transactions and cross-chain swaps, creating a seamless experience across 40+ blockchains. With the $TEA token generation event launching November 3rd, 2025, Tea-Fi demonstrates that DeFi can be both accessible and sustainable through real yield generation and protocol-owned liquidity.
about Tea-Fi DeFi SuperApp Hits $650M Volume, Launches $TEA TokenFlutterwave & Polygon Launch Stablecoin Payments Across Africa
Nigerian fintech giant Flutterwave has partnered with Polygon Labs to launch a stablecoin-powered cross-border payment network spanning 34 African countries, marking a significant advancement in blockchain adoption for financial services across the continent. This collaboration leverages Polygon’s blockchain infrastructure to address the persistent challenges of high costs and delays in traditional payment systems, potentially transforming how businesses and consumers move money throughout Africa.
about Flutterwave & Polygon Launch Stablecoin Payments Across AfricaPolygon Labs & Cypher Capital Boost Institutional POL Access in Middle East
Polygon Labs announced a strategic partnership with Cypher Capital to enhance institutional access to POL, the native asset of the Polygon blockchain, in the Middle East. The program will focus on providing real yield opportunities through roundtables, liquidity improvements, and structured offerings tailored for funds, corporates, and large allocators. Cypher Capital will assist Polygon in navigating regional regulatory and capital market landscapes. This move aligns with Polygon’s ‘GigaGas’ roadmap, which has already achieved sub-five-second finality and throughput of up to 1,000 transactions per second. The initiative reflects a growing trend among blockchain projects to build institutional pipelines in emerging markets where digital asset interest is rising.
about Polygon Labs & Cypher Capital Boost Institutional POL Access in Middle EastIndian Minister’s Crypto Holdings Grow 19% Amid Policy Gridlock
India’s crypto landscape presents a paradox of high adoption amid regulatory uncertainty. Minister Jayant Chaudhary’s disclosed crypto portfolio growth to $25,500 coincides with India leading Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index for 2025. However, regulatory progress remains stalled due to RBI concerns that formal regulation would grant crypto ‘legitimacy’ and stablecoins could fragment India’s UPI payment system. A Mudrex survey of 9,000 Indians shows overwhelming support (93%) for regulation, with 84% considering the 30% crypto tax unfair compared to 12.5% equity taxation. The regulatory vacuum has pushed 80-85% of top crypto talent abroad and created an ‘ownership crisis’ in stablecoin oversight. Experts advocate for smart regulation and tax clarity to prevent capital flight and position India as a future fintech hub.
about Indian Minister's Crypto Holdings Grow 19% Amid Policy GridlockShiba Inu Revamps Doggy DAO with Fairer Voting & Layer-3 Plans
Shiba Inu’s Doggy DAO has undergone a major governance overhaul, moving beyond the previous staking-only model to offer three voting options: traditional staking, direct ERC-20 token balance voting, and quadratic voting. The quadratic system particularly addresses wealth concentration by making additional voting power exponentially more expensive, preventing large holders from dominating decisions. Backed by $12 million from investors including Polygon Labs and Animoca Brands, the ecosystem is developing a Layer-3 chain powered by the new TREAT token and working toward identity-based voting that would give each user equal voice regardless of token holdings. This governance evolution aligns with Shibarium’s broader vision of creating a reputation-based system through its Karma points mechanism, aiming for a more secure and scalable Web3 platform capable of supporting one billion users.
about Shiba Inu Revamps Doggy DAO with Fairer Voting & Layer-3 PlansPolygon & Agora Launch AUSD as AggLayer’s Native Stablecoin
Polygon Labs and Agora have officially designated AUSD as the primary stablecoin for the AggLayer cross-chain ecosystem, eliminating the need for digital bridges in inter-network transactions. The stablecoin is institutionally backed by State Street and VanEck, enhancing trust for traditional finance participants. Katana, a new DeFi-focused network on AggLayer, leverages AUSD for yield strategies, while Heimdall v2—Polygon’s latest upgrade—reduces transaction finality to 4–6 seconds, boosting POL token performance. Polygon’s dominance in stablecoin activity is evident, with over $100 billion in Uniswap volume and major TradFi players like Franklin Templeton exploring tokenization opportunities. Pessimistic Proofs further enhance cross-chain security, solidifying Polygon’s position as a DeFi leader.
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