Polygon

**Polymarket officially launches in the United States** after receiving CFTC approval, marking a significant milestone for decentralized prediction markets. **Key developments:** - World's largest prediction market now accessible to U.S. users - Platform powered by Polygon blockchain infrastructure - CFTC approval obtained in record time **Market context:** - 79% of decentralized prediction markets currently run on Polygon - Polygon offers real-time settlement and low transaction fees - Major validation for the broader prediction market ecosystem This launch represents a **major regulatory breakthrough** for decentralized finance applications in traditional markets.

**Polygon has emerged as the second-largest blockchain for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization**, trailing only Ethereum with 268+ issued assets. The ecosystem now hosts **over $1.1 billion in tokenized real-world assets** across 265+ issuances, officially joining the "Billions Club." **Major financial institutions** are driving adoption: - Securitize has tokenized $72.9M+ in assets - BlackRock BUIDL, Apollo ACRED, and Hamilton Lane SCOPE are active - Franklin Templeton, Libre Capital, and Mercado Bitcoin are participating **Why issuers choose Polygon:** - Scale and infrastructure built for tokenized assets - Global reach and accessibility - Enhanced liquidity for RWA markets This milestone represents a significant step in bringing traditional finance onchain, with Polygon positioning itself as the unified platform for global finance tokenization. [View the complete RWA ecosystem](https://app.rwa.xyz/networks/polygon)

**Agglayer** is consolidating three key blockchain functions into a single platform: - **Discovery tools** for finding projects and protocols - **Analytics capabilities** for data insights - **Ecosystem access** for seamless interaction This unified approach aims to simplify the fragmented web3 experience by bringing essential services under one roof. The integration represents a step toward the broader trend of **aggregation solutions** in crypto. Agglayer's platform could reduce the need to juggle multiple tools and interfaces when navigating different blockchain ecosystems.

**The Speed Gap Problem** Visa processes tens of thousands of transactions per second, while most blockchains struggle to handle 100 TPS. This massive performance gap remains a key barrier to mainstream web3 adoption. **Polygon's Ambitious Roadmap** Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal outlined the network's plan to achieve **100,000 transactions per second** - directly challenging traditional payment rails like Visa. **Why Speed Matters Now** - Real-world adoption requires infrastructure that matches legacy systems - Current blockchain limitations prevent mass market use cases - Payment processing speed is no longer optional for web3 success This follows Solana's recent achievement of briefly reaching over 100,000 TPS, showing the industry's push toward payment-grade performance. Read the full roadmap: [Entrepreneur article](https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/web3s-speed-is-no-longer-optional-its-the-path-to/495846)

**Polygon has captured over 50% of all non-USD stablecoin supply**, processing more than $3.2 billion in lifetime foreign exchange transfer volume. This milestone signals that **onchain payments are achieving real product-market fit** in developing economies at global scale. **Key regional impact:** - LATAM has processed $1B+ in CEX flows through Polygon this year - Regional stablecoins like BRLA and BRZ settle on the network - Apps integrate with real-time payment systems (Pix, SPEI, PSE) **Why Polygon leads in emerging markets:** - Low transaction fees - Deep liquidity pools - Extensive ecosystem integrations - Strong developer support While Ethereum handles high-value settlements and Tron manages low-cost USDT transfers, **Polygon has become the go-to chain for payments, apps, and consumer finance** in developing regions. This growth reflects stablecoins transitioning from speculative assets to **everyday money infrastructure**, particularly in regions facing inflation and financial exclusion.

Polygon's **MATIC to POL upgrade** is nearly complete at **99.18%** implementation. The technical upgrade represents more than a simple ticker change - it's the result of **year-long community discussions** that positions Polygon for its future as an aggregated network. **Key POL utilities include:** - Native gas and staking token for Polygon PoS - Fueling grants ecosystem and Community Treasury - Validator rewards and governance - Network security for sequencing and ZK proof generation **Important reminders:** - No deadline exists for MATIC to POL migration - Users should only use [official Polygon channels](https://www.notion.so/polygontechnology/MATIC-POL-Migration-3367ffa954d743b88200cb25cd9f504c) - Polygon will never request seed phrases The upgrade marks a significant milestone in Polygon's evolution toward becoming a hyperproductive token ecosystem.

**Polygon PoS now controls 47% of USDT supply** following its upgrade to native USDT0 standard. The upgrade brings several key improvements: - **Faster transactions** with lower fees - **Enhanced liquidity** across the network - **Native interoperability** powered by LayerZero - **Cross-chain compatibility** with 40+ networks via Stargate Polygon's **6M+ wallets** now have access to both USDT0 and XAUt0 (Tether Gold's omnichain version). The native USDT0 implementation eliminates bridging friction while maintaining **full composability** with existing DeFi protocols. [View data on Dune Analytics](https://dune.com/sealaunch/usdt0)

The **U.S. Department of Commerce** has officially published the hash for its Q2 2025 quarterly GDP data release on **Polygon's Proof-of-Stake network**. The data verification can be accessed through the [official smart contract](https://polygonscan.com/address/0x36ccdF11044f60F196e981970d592a7DE567ed7b#code) on Polygonscan. This represents a significant step in **government data transparency** using blockchain technology for official economic reporting. **Key implications:** - Federal agencies adopting blockchain for data integrity - Polygon PoS chosen as the verification platform - Enhanced transparency in economic data reporting This move demonstrates growing institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure for critical government functions.

**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.