Polygon is closing in on a deal to acquire bitcoin ATM provider Coinme for roughly $100–125 million, people familiar with the matter said. The purchase would expand Polygon's on‑ramp and payments reach into Bitcoin infrastructure.
Shift4 now lets merchants settle payments 24/7 in USDC, USDT, EURC and DAI on the Polygon network, enabling on-chain settlement outside traditional banking hours. The move aims to speed liquidity and broaden crypto payment options for businesses.
Polygon (MATIC) activated the Madhugiri hardfork on Dec. 9, 2025, introducing protocol-level optimizations that boost transaction speed and overall throughput. The upgrade is aimed at improving scalability and strengthening Polygon's appeal for enterprise-grade blockchain deployments.
Mastercard and Polygon announced a partnership to let users create catchy, customizable nicknames that map to blockchain addresses, removing long wallet strings from payments and transfers. The move aims to simplify crypto UX and reduce transaction errors.
Revolut is partnering with Ethereum scaling network Polygon to enable crypto remittances and stablecoin-based payments, aiming to lower costs and speed settlement. The deal underscores growing Layer-2 and stablecoin use for cross-border transfers.
Mastercard has partnered with Polygon to let users send crypto to verified usernames instead of long wallet addresses, a move aimed at simplifying self-custody payments. The integration targets better usability and fewer errors for mainstream crypto transactions.
Calastone has partnered with Polygon to use its blockchain for tokenized fund distribution, aiming to streamline settlement and reconciliation for asset managers worldwide. The move could cut friction and costs for cross-border fund flows.
Calastone has integrated with Polygon to enable tokenized fund distribution to 4,500 institutions across 58 markets, leveraging the PoS network for faster settlement and lower fees.