Polygon

**Ubyx**, founded by Tony McLaughlin, has launched a clearing service for tokenized money targeting banks and payment service providers (PSPs). **Key Details:** - The platform enables financial institutions to clear tokenized money transactions - Polygon was selected as the settlement chain for the infrastructure - Ubyx focuses on bringing traditional banking operations onchain This development represents another step in bridging traditional finance with blockchain infrastructure, as established financial institutions explore tokenized payment rails.

Trust Wallet now supports Polygon Chain, enabling users to manage their assets through a self-custody solution. **Key Features:** - Users maintain full control of their funds through non-custodial wallet technology - Transactions can be executed directly onchain via Polygon's infrastructure - Setup takes just minutes across any blockchain network This integration expands Trust Wallet's multi-chain capabilities while reinforcing the self-custody model where users hold their own private keys. [Read more details](https://polygon.technology/customers/trust-wallet)

**Major milestone in Japan's crypto adoption** HashPort has facilitated Japan's first stablecoin payment at a point-of-sale register in a major convenience store chain. **Key details:** - Lawson convenience store demonstrated the payment system - Customers scan a barcode from HashPort Wallet to pay with JPYC stablecoin - Transaction settled on Polygon network - Payment processed instantly at checkout This marks a significant step toward mainstream stablecoin adoption in Japan, showing how blockchain technology can integrate into everyday retail transactions. [Read the full story](https://coinpost.jp/?p=730281)

Lawson, a major Japanese convenience store chain, has processed the country's first stablecoin payment at a point-of-sale register using Polygon as the settlement layer. **Key Details:** - Customers paid using JPYC stablecoin via HashPort Wallet barcode scanning - Transactions settle in real-time with fees under a fraction of a cent - Polygon's low-cost infrastructure enables practical everyday payments This follows recent launches of local currency stablecoins on Polygon, including Mento Protocol's USDm/EURm pools backed by Capa and Schuman's EURP reserve asset.

Polygon Chain is implementing another payments infrastructure upgrade, continuing its rapid development cycle. **Key Details:** - This marks the third mainnet upgrade in four months - Each upgrade progressively enhances payment infrastructure capabilities - The latest improvements focus on faster transaction confirmations and more predictable fees - Network resilience has been strengthened The consistent upgrade schedule demonstrates Polygon's commitment to iterative improvements in payment processing speed and reliability. More information: [polygon.technology/blog](https://polygon.technology/blog/giugliano-upgrade-faster-confirmations-predictable-fees-and-a-more-resilient-network-for-polygon-chain)

Polymarket's World Cup prediction markets have set a new benchmark for onchain activity, with the tournament's Winner market alone reaching **$4.3 billion** - the largest single onchain market in history. **Key Highlights:** - Over **300 markets** ran across 104 games during the six-week tournament - Total monthly volume hit a record **$10.7 billion**, primarily driven by World Cup betting - The flagship Winner market exceeded the combined volume of all Polymarket's 2024 presidential election markets - Markets covered everything from match winners to Golden Boot predictions The scale demonstrates Polygon's capacity to handle massive onchain activity, with the platform processing what Polymarket describes as "the biggest event in onchain prediction market history."

Polygon has partnered with Ramp to enable onchain money movement, expanding options for users to transfer funds on the network. **Key Details:** - Integration focuses on stablecoin transactions - Builds on previous USDC ramp implementations on platforms like Slash - Designed to serve affiliates, companies, and contractors The partnership aims to simplify the process of moving money onchain through Ramp's infrastructure. More information about the integration is available at [Ramp's blog](https://ramp.com/blog/introducing-stablecoins).

Ramp has launched Stablecoin Accounts for over 70,000 businesses, enabling them to hold, pay, and earn rewards using Polygon. **Key Features:** - Send USDC or USDT directly to vendors in 140+ countries - Transactions settle in seconds - Costs a fraction of a cent per transaction - Automatic synchronization with accounting books The service provides businesses with a practical solution for international payments, combining the speed and low costs of blockchain technology with traditional business accounting needs.

**ViaHonest has launched on Polygon**, introducing onchain certificates of authenticity for physical products. **Key features:** - Each item sold receives a blockchain-based certificate of authenticity - Addresses counterfeit goods and unverifiable resales in physical commerce - Built on Polygon network for scalability The platform aims to solve longstanding issues in physical retail where fake products and resales without proof of authenticity have been persistent problems. By moving certificates onchain, buyers can verify product authenticity directly.

Polygon has introduced a comprehensive dashboard that consolidates its entire payment infrastructure stack into a single interface. The platform integrates: - **Payins and payouts** management - **Wallet infrastructure** for fund storage and movement - **Account management** systems - **Orchestration tools** for workflow automation - **Payment rails** connectivity The dashboard serves as a central hub where all customer funds are stored and managed, connecting seamlessly with Polygon's purpose-built wallet infrastructure. This unified approach aims to simplify money movement operations for businesses building on the platform. Early access is currently available through Polygon's registration portal at [info.polygon.technology/get-early-access](https://info.polygon.technology/get-early-access?utm_source=x&utm_medium=owned_social&utm_campaign=build-with-oms). The release represents Polygon's continued expansion beyond its core scaling solutions into comprehensive payment infrastructure services.