POL in the spotlight: latest news

NFT sales increased by 9.78%, reaching $77 million, driven by a significant rise in both buyers and transactions. This surge occurred alongside Bitcoin's rise to $90,000 and Ethereum's recovery above $3,000, reflecting improved market sentiment.

Polygon is currently grappling with an identity crisis, as the company considers whether to continue using the new POL token or return to its original name, MATIC.

Polygon is reevaluating its POL branding following community feedback advocating for a return to the MATIC name. The recent upgrade intended to mark the end of the MATIC era has instead sparked an unexpected discussion within the community about the token's identity.

Kevin Hassett, the Director of the White House National Economic Council, is reportedly the frontrunner to succeed as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve, based on predictions from Polymarket and Kalshi bettors.

Polygon is contemplating changing its POL token back to MATIC due to user confusion and branding issues that have prompted discussions within the crypto community.

In a surprising development, Polygon co-founder has expressed consideration for changing the POL token ticker back to MATIC.

Polygon co-founder and CEO Sandeep Nailwal raised concerns on Wednesday about the community's suggestion to revert the network's ticker back to its original, MATIC.

Binance has announced a temporary suspension of its POL feature, which is essential information for cryptocurrency traders.

The future of cryptocurrency is uncertain, with traditional methods of predicting Bitcoin's price no longer reliable. New factors are emerging that are expected to influence price movements in the coming years.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a brief recovery following a bearish start to the week. Bitcoin surged past $92,000 after previously falling below $90,000.

MasterCard has taken a significant step into the blockchain space by introducing username-based transfers, aiming to simplify online payments for everyday users. This initiative was announced on Tuesday.

Elon Musk and Vitalik Buterin were unable to persuade Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling to support Bitcoin, as she expressed her skepticism, stating, "I don't think I trust this."

The Money Rails event, featuring POL (formerly known as MATIC), is scheduled to take place on November 18, 2025.

NFT sales declined by 5.4% this week, totaling $79.31 million. This drop occurred despite a significant increase in buyers. Ethereum and BNB Chain were at the forefront of blockchain activity, yet leading collections experienced notable declines, including a 36% plunge in Pudgy Penguins sales.

Polygon's RWA momentum gained traction this week with the launch of R25's institutional-grade stablecoin and asset tokenization protocol, which has selected Polygon as its foundational platform. The price of Polygon (POL) found support at $0.15 during this development.

Analysts are reassessing Ripple's price outlook for 2026 in light of recent developments, including the end of the US government shutdown, an increase in institutional Bitcoin activity, and new signals from governments regarding cryptocurrency regulations. Additionally, the performance of DeepSnitch AI, along with trends in Polygon and XRP pricing, is being closely monitored.

American Bitcoin Corp. (NASDAQ: ABTC) will announce its third-quarter financial results on Friday before the market opens. Here are the key details to consider.

Economist Peter Schiff challenged Bitcoin supporters on Thursday, following the leading cryptocurrency's decline below $100,000.

A Canadian pension fund announced on Thursday that it has invested millions of dollars in shares of a Bitcoin-focused treasury firm founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, Strive Asset Management.

Calastone, a prominent global funds distribution network, is introducing its solution on the blockchain through Polygon, aiming to connect with 4,500 financial institutions.

Standard Chartered has teamed up with DCS Card Centre to introduce DeCard, a credit card that allows users to spend stablecoins in real-world transactions.

CleanSpark plans to raise $1 billion through a convertible note offering to fund share buybacks, expand its data centers, repay debt, and support various corporate initiatives.

A global survey conducted by Sygnum Bank indicates that 61% of institutions intend to increase their cryptocurrency exposure in the fourth quarter. However, there is a shift towards caution as they prepare for a potential downturn in 2026.

The recent upgrade allows institutional Bitcoin, such as that held by ETFs and corporate treasuries, to be utilized in decentralized finance (DeFi) for the first time through tokenization, while still remaining in custody and earning yield on-chain.

The Bank of England has initiated a consultation regarding regulations for 'systemic' GBP stablecoins, which will include temporary holding limits. In contrast, non-systemic stablecoins primarily used for cryptocurrency trading, like USDT and USDC, will continue to be overseen by the FCA without these restrictions.