Polygon Powers 24/7 Borderless Payment Infrastructure
Polygon Powers 24/7 Borderless Payment Infrastructure
馃捀 Money Never Sleeps
Polygon is enabling a new payment infrastructure with several key features:
- Faster refunds for improved transaction processing
- Borderless settlement removing geographic payment barriers
- 24/7 always-on rails ensuring continuous operation
This builds on Polygon's Q2 update from August 2025, which highlighted their focus on fast, low-cost, and borderless payment solutions. The infrastructure aims to provide reliable, round-the-clock payment processing without traditional banking hour limitations.
馃煪 Faster refunds 馃煪 Borderless settlement 馃煪 24/7, always-on rails 馃煪 Upgraded money Powered by Polygon.
Polygon Powers USDC Tax Refunds at Italian Airports During 2026 Winter Olympics
**Polygon is enabling instant stablecoin tax refunds at major Italian airports during the 2026 Winter Olympics.** Starting this month, international shoppers can claim tax refunds in USDC on Polygon at Milan, Rome, and Venice airports. The service is powered by Global Blue Group and Shift4. **Key Details:** - Instant refunds paid in USDC stablecoin - Available at three major Italian airports - Timed with 2026 Winter Olympics - Built on Polygon network This follows Polygon's October 2025 integration with [DeCard](https://polygon.technology/blog/decard-unlocks-stablecoin-payments-for-150m-merchants-globally-powered-by-polygon), which enabled USDC and USDT payments to 150M+ merchants worldwide. The airport refund system represents a practical application of stablecoin infrastructure for everyday financial services.
Dyadnum Launches First Native WhatsApp DeFi Trading Bot on Polygon
**Dyadnum**, the world's first native WhatsApp trading bot, has launched on **Polygon**. **Key Features:** - Integrates DeFi trading directly into WhatsApp messaging platform - Leverages Polygon's fast transaction speeds and low costs - Simplifies decentralized finance access for mainstream users **Why It Matters:** By embedding DeFi functionality into WhatsApp鈥攐ne of the world's most widely used messaging apps鈥擠yadnum significantly expands the potential user base for decentralized trading beyond traditional crypto platforms.
Polygon Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance to Build Institutional Payment Rails
Polygon has joined the **Enterprise Ethereum Alliance** alongside Nethermind and Ethena to advance institutional payment infrastructure. Through its **Open Money Stack**, Polygon aims to create global payment rails that bridge traditional financial systems with blockchain networks. The collaboration will focus on three key areas: - Global settlement infrastructure - Merchant payment access - Compliant payment rails This move builds on Polygon's growing position in the payments sector. The network has become a leading chain for **x402 payments** and agentic commerce, where autonomous agents handle real-world transactions. Companies like Toku already use Polygon for stablecoin payroll across 100+ countries, integrating with existing HR systems like ADP and Workday. The partnership positions Polygon to serve as infrastructure for institutional money movement, targeting the $50T global payroll market currently constrained by legacy banking systems.
Stablecoin Activity Reaches New Heights Across Multiple Platforms
Last week saw significant stablecoin activity across multiple metrics: **Transfer Volume** - 94M stablecoin transfers recorded, marking the highest among all chains - USDC supply reached $1.49B, setting another daily all-time high **Platform Performance** - Tazapay processed $687M in monthly volume, establishing a new record - Polymarket recorded $1.7B in trading volume, its second-highest week on record **International Movement** - $195M in international stablecoins transferred - Australian Dollar stablecoin (AUDF) led with $76M in volume These figures demonstrate continued growth in stablecoin adoption across payment platforms, prediction markets, and cross-border transactions.