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Stripe has launched stablecoin functionality across 100+ countries, enabling businesses to receive, store, and send funds using both fiat and Polygon rails. Key points: - Over 3M stores can now accept USDC payments through Stripe - Stablecoin payments cost 1.5% vs 2.9% for traditional cards - Businesses can receive payments in fiat while customers pay in USDC - Stablecoin market reached $230B in February The integration demonstrates blockchain's potential to reduce payment costs while increasing accessibility. This development signals growing mainstream adoption of crypto payment solutions. Learn more: [Stripe x Polygon Integration](https://polygon.technology/blog/stripe-lets-you-pay-with-crypto-at-over-three-million-locations-and-online-using-polygon-pos)

Agglayer introduces VaultBridge, a new solution that transforms idle bridged assets into revenue-generating capital for EVM chains and L2s. Key features: - Supports ETH, USDC, USDT, WBTC out-of-the-box - No replacement of existing canonical bridges - Optional user participation - Free for chains connected to Agglayer The system is managed by Gauntlet and SteakhouseFi, focusing on sustainable economics rather than inflationary models. Integration requires no custom development and works with existing bridge flows. [Learn more about VaultBridge](https://go.polygon.technology/4jI2Mqd)

Agglayer announces CDK OP Stack configuration, joining the existing CDK Erigon stack. Key features: - ZK-powered security and no Superchain tax - Sovereign model with pessimistic proofs for crosschain security - Future SP1 zkVM integration for faster finality Two implementation options: **CDK-opgeth** (via Conduit) - 4,700+ peak TPS - Familiar OP Stack with ZK enhancements **CDK-erigon** (via Gateway) - 1000+ peak TPS - 90% reduced storage - Custom gas tokens Developers can start building at [agglayer.dev](http://agglayer.dev/linktocdkdocs)

**REX**, a regulated trading platform for tokenized real estate, has launched on Polygon PoS, marking a significant development in property investment accessibility. Key features: - First regulated secondary market for property-backed tokens - Enables fractional investment in residential, commercial, and luxury real estate - Built by DigiShares with U.S. regulatory approval - Offers low-cost, rapid settlement via Polygon - Plans for global expansion and Agglayer integration The platform addresses the longstanding liquidity challenges in real estate, the world's largest but traditionally illiquid asset class. [Read more on Cointelegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/tokenized-real-estate-trading-platform-launches-polygon)

The first round of invites for the DC Crypto Policy Bootcamp on October 24th has been sent out. There's still one week left to apply for this event, which aims to educate the industry on government and vice versa. Key points: - Co-hosted by Polygon Labs, Solana Foundation, Wormhole Foundation, and Stand With Crypto - Part of a two-series initiative: 1. Pre-election: Industry advocacy mobilization 2. Post-election: Educational effort for Congress To apply: - Be in Washington D.C. on Oct 24th - Have interest in blockchain advocacy - Want to advance policy landscape Submit your application: [Google Form Link] The organizers look forward to welcoming participants and advancing policy discourse.