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Crypto Analyst Recommends DCA Strategy for Heavily Hit Cryptos, Focuses on $ADA and $MATIC
- CryptoGlobe Writer
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- 18 Dec 2023
Kara Szabo, a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency community, recently shared her investment strategy amidst the market’s downturn. Szabo’s Investment Strategy In a tweet dated 18 December 2023, Szabo suggested a proactive approach to investing in cryptocurrencies that are experiencing significant price drops. She mentioned increasing her holdings in ADA and starting a DCA strategy […]
Swiss City Lugano’s Payment App Integrates Polygon PoS for Enhanced Web3 Access
- CryptoGlobe Writer
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- 24 Nov 2023
The Swiss city of Lugano has taken a significant step in embracing blockchain technology by integrating Polygon’s Proof of Stake (PoS) into its MyLugano payment application. This integration marks a milestone for Lugano, known as Europe’s most crypto-friendly municipality, in its journey towards becoming a blockchain hub. According to a blog post by Polygon Labs, […]
Deribit Aiming to Launch $XRP, $SOL, and $MATIC Options Amid Market Volatility Questions
- CryptoGlobe Writer
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- 9 Oct 2023
According to a report by Bloomberg, Deribit has announced that it will offer “linear options” on $XRP, $SOL, and $MATIC starting in January. In an interview with Bloomberg, the Chief Commercial Officer Luuk Strijers, the Chief Commercial Officer, emphasized that the current low volatility in the digital asset market will not deter the company’s growth […]
Polygon Foundation Denies Claim It Dumped $5.5 Million of $MATIC on Binance
- Francisco Memoria
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- 8 Sep 2023
The Polygon Foundation was recently reported by a leading blockchain analytics service, Lookonchain, to be selling large amounts of $MATIC tokens on leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The organization has recently denied it has been dumping on the market. Sandeep Nailwal, the founder of Polygon Labs, responded to Lookonchain’s findings on the microblogging platform X (formerly […]
Casio’s Virtual G-Shock Community: A Global Hub for Co-Creation on Polygon ($MATIC)
- CryptoGlobe Writer
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- 5 Sep 2023
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of its Virtual G-Shock project, a global community platform designed to connect users of its iconic G-Shock line of durable watches. The project will be rolled out in countries including Japan, the USA, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, Portugal, Australia, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, […]
Polygon-Powered Trump NFTs Surge 30% Interview After Interview With Tucker Carlson
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 24 Aug 2023
On 23 August 2023, former U.S. President Donald Trump skipped the first Republican primary debate hosted by Fox News to interview former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, who now has his own show on Elon Musk’s X platform. This interview, which so far has had over 177 million views, seems to have helped to significantly […]
Binance Futures Axes Two Perpetual Contracts Tied to $ADA and $MATIC
- Francisco Memoria
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- 11 Aug 2023
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced it’s delisted two perptual futures contracts, specifically USDⓈ-M ADABUSD and MATICBUSD Perpetual Contracts, by August 17. According to the announcement, the contracts will no longer be available on August 17 by 09:00 UTC,, with other significant adjustments being made ahead of the delistings. Effective on August 10, , Binance […]
Crypto Analyst Shares His Optimistic Outlook for $XRP, Chainlink ($LINK) and Polygon ($MATIC)
- Francisco Memoria
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- 17 Jul 2023
Popular cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe has recently made a series of optimistic forecasts for several altcoins, including $XRP, Chainlink ($LINK) and Polygon ($MATIC), in tweets shared with his over 600,000 followers on the microblogging platform. Focusing first on XRP, the renowned analyst envisions a potential downward adjustment to approximately $0.65. This dip, however, […]
Revolut to Delist Cardano ($ADA), Polygon ($MATIC), and Solana ($SOL) for U.S. Users Amid SEC Pressure
- Francisco Memoria
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- 1 Jul 2023
The United Kingdom-based financial technology giant, Revolut, has disclosed it’s set to delist three popular cryptocurrencies for its U.S. users, Cardano ($ADA), Polygon ($MATIC), and Solana ($SOL) through an email sent to its users. The move will mean that U.S. users of the popular fintech platform will find themselves unable to buy these cryptocurrencies, while […]
Altcoin Daily on Recent and Upcoming Changes to Ethereum, Cardano, and Polygon You Should Know About
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 21 Jun 2023
In a recent video from the YouTube series “Altcoin Daily,” upgrades to Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and Polygon (MATIC) were discussed, providing valuable insights for investors and crypto enthusiasts alike. The video begins by highlighting the growing confidence in Bitcoin and Ethereum, as evidenced by net outflows from exchanges. This trend indicates that more of these […]
Polygon (MATIC/USD) Price Analysis – 17 June 2023
- CryptoGlobe Staff Writer
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- 17 Jun 2023
Introduction This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Polygon (MATIC)’s price dynamics, covering technical indicators and moving averages. Price and Volume Overview As of 5:36 p.m. UTC on 17 June 2023, on Binance, the price of Polygon (MATIC) is $0.616, with an increase of $0.026 (+4.44%). The volume stands at 129,025,960 MATIC. The bid/ask prices […]
Bakkt Bids Adieu to Solana, Polygon, and Cardano Amid Regulatory Whirlwinds
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 16 Jun 2023
New York-based digital assets trading platform Bally has taken a step back, delisting Solana, Polygon, and Cardano, according to the report by James Hunt for The Block, citing an article published in Fortune. The reason? A cloud of regulatory uncertainty that’s casting long shadows over the crypto stage. Marc D’Annunzio, the company’s general counsel and […]
Polygon (MATIC/USD) Price Analysis for 11 June 2023: Technical Indicators Suggest a Buy Signal
- CryptoGlobe Staff Writer
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- 11 Jun 2023
Introduction This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Polygon (MATIC)’s price dynamics on Binance, covering technical indicators, moving averages, pivot points, and more. Price and Volume Snapshot At the time of the report, Polygon (MATIC) was priced at $0.601, experiencing an increase of $0.010 (+1.67%) compared to the previous period. The snapshot was taken at […]
Polygon (MATIC) Price Analysis for 10 June 2023: ‘A Strong Sell Signal’
- CryptoGlobe Staff Writer
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- 10 Jun 2023
Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive price analysis report for Polygon (MATIC) as of June 10, 2023. This report is based on price data, technical indicators, and moving average data sourced from Binance at 06:36:59 UTC. We delve into the intricate dynamics of MATIC’s price, volume, and key technical indicators. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or […]
Polygon Faces 1.15 Billion $MATIC Supply Wall Ahead of Potential 50% Surge, Analyst Says
- Francisco Memoria
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- 18 Apr 2023
The price of the native token of the Polygon network, $MATIC, could soon surge if it manages to break through a crucial supply wall that has seen 30,000 addresses purchase 1.15 billion tokens around a specific area. According to popular cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez, MATIC is close to the $1.19 to $1.29 price range, in […]
$MATIC: Trump’s Latest Polygon-Powered NFT Collection Goes On Sale
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 18 Apr 2023
A new wave of excitement hits the NFT world as former U.S. President Donald Trump announces “Series 2” of his Trump Digital Trading Cards collection. The original “Trump Digital Trading Cards” NFT collection, which features 45,000 unique images of former U.S. President Donald Trump, was launched in December 2022. Trump talked about these NFTs during […]
Polygon Price Under Pressure as Whales Deposit Over 100 Million $MATIC on Binance
- Francisco Memoria
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- 11 Apr 2023
Data from the blockchain shows that around $109 million worth of Polygon ($MATIC) have been sent to wallets belonging to leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance over the past few hours, suggesting the cryptocurrency’s price is set to undertake significant selling pressure. The first transfer involved the movement of 40 million MATIC, worth about $43.7 million at […]
$MATIC: Brazilian Financial Powerhouse ‘BTG Pactual’ Launches Polygon-Powered Stablecoin
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 4 Apr 2023
On Tuesday (April 4), Brazilian financial powerhouse BTG Pactual, recognized as one of Latin America’s largest investment banks, unveiled its inaugural stablecoin via the bank’s cryptocurrency platform, Mynt. BTG Pactual, a prominent financial services firm based in Brazil, specializes in investment banking, wealth management, and asset management. Established in 1983, it has grown to become […]
Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta: Scalability and Security Meet Ethereum Compatibility
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 28 Mar 2023
Polygon Labs, the firm responsible for the Web3 framework employed by prominent companies like Meta, Stripe, and Reddit, has unveiled the Mainnet Beta for its revolutionary Polygon zkEVM. This cutting-edge technology, now entirely open-source under the AGPL v3 license, allows developers to access repositories for modification, utilization, and distribution as required. The innovative Polygon zkEVM […]
$MATIC: Polygon-Powered Trump NFTs Soar Amid Speculation of Possible Indictment and Arrest
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Mar 2023
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) related to former U.S. President Donald Trump have experienced a significant price surge, with a 30% increase in ether-denominated value within the past week. According to a CoinDesk report by Shaurya Malwa and Sam Reynolds published earlier today (March 23), this price surge comes amid news of a possible indictment and arrest […]
Dogecoin ($DOGE) Overtakes Polygon ($MATIC) in Market Capitalization Amid Crypto Market Sell-Off
- Francisco Memoria
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- 10 Mar 2023
The meme-inspired cryptocurrency Dogecoin ($DOGE) has recently overtaken Polygon ($MATIC) in terms of market capitalization amid a wide cryptocurrency market sell-off influenced by Silvergate bank winding down. According to market data, Dogecoin currently has a market capitalization of $9.45 billion, whole MATIC has a market capitalization of $9.3 billion, making these the eighth and ninth […]
$ADA, $SOL, and $MATIC Institutional Investment Products See Inflows Last Week
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 28 Feb 2023
On Monday (February 27), CoinShares, a leading Europe-based digital asset investment and trading group, reported on last week’s inflows and outflows for digital asset investment products (crypto ETPs and ETFs). According to the latest report from CoinShares, there was a slight outflow of $2 million from digital asset investment products in the week ending on […]
$MATIC: Polygon Labs President: Web3 Could Spawn the Next Jeff Bezos
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Feb 2023
Ryan Wyatt, President of Polygon Labs, spoke to Decrypt about his transition from gaming to the crypto world. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon as “a protocol and a framework for building an connecting Ethereum-compatible […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Could Outperform $BTC ahead of Major Launch, Popular Analyst Suggests
- Francisco Memoria
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- 18 Feb 2023
Polygon ($MATIC), a Layer-2 scaling solution for Ethereum that provides users with faster transactions and lower costs as a parallel blockchain running alongside the main Ethereum network, could soon start outperforming Bitcoin and the wider cryptocurrency market. According to the popular pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Pentoshi, the cryptocurrency could be making a new all-time high against the […]
Polygon-Powered Trump Digital Trading Card NFT Floor Prices Hit New All-Time High as Sales Rise
- Francisco Memoria
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- 16 Feb 2023
The non-fungible token (NFT) digital trading cards launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump have seen their floor price surge to a new all-time high above the $1,000 mark at a time in which sales are growing and trading volume is keeping up. According to data from NFT price floor, Trump’s digital trading cards currently […]
Massive $SHIB and $MATIC Whale Starts Accumulating AI and Gaming-Related Altcoins, Data Shows
- Francisco Memoria
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- 14 Feb 2023
A massive whale on the Ethereum ($ETH) network that currently holds around $138 million in total assets, has been accumulating AI and gaming-related altcoins over the last few months, likely as it’s predicting the narrative for the next few months. According to data from the Ethereum blockchain, the whale’s largest holdings are in $ETH itself, […]
Bloomberg Strategist: ‘No L2 Has Created More Network Effects for Ethereum Than Polygon’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 7 Feb 2023
Recently, Mike McGlone, a Senior Macro Strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence (Bloomberg’s research arm on the Bloomberg Terminal”), shared his thoughts on the impact of layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions on Ethereum. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon as “a protocol and […]
Polygon-Powered Trump Digital Trading Card NFTs Enjoy Huge Price Surge As Daily Sales Jump 800%
- Francisco Memoria
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- 21 Jan 2023
The non-fungible token (NFT) digital trading cards launched by former U.S. President Donald Trump have seen their price surge as daily sales jumped over 800%. Sales are skyrocketing as it appears Trump is getting ready to be active on major social media platforms Facebook and Twitter. According to data from CryptoSlam, shortly after being launched […]
Polygon-Powered Prize-Winning Trump Trading Cards Now on Sale at NFT Marketplace OpenSea
- Michael Lavere
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- 16 Jan 2023
The wallet that issued the original NFT collection for former U.S. President Donald Trump has minted tokens for sweepstake prize winners. According to a report by CoinDesk, NFTs for Trump’s sweepstakes winners, originally announced as part of his December 2022 collection, are making their way onto the marketplace. Using data from OpenSea, the report claims […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Partners With Mastercard to Launch Web3-Focused Incubator
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 6 Jan 2023
On Friday (6 January 2023), payments giant Mastercard announced at CES 2023 that via a partnership with blockchain startup Polygon ($MATIC) it is launching a Web3-focused incubator to help artists. According to a report by TechCrunch published earlier today, Raja Rajamannar, chief marketing and communications officer at Mastercard, told TechCrunch: “The core of this program […]
Coinbase Prime Starts Supporting Polygon ($MATIC) Staking
- Francisco Memoria
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- 16 Dec 2022
The prime broker platform of Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase, Coinbase Prime, has started offering Polygon ($MATIC) staking services to its users, allowing them to earn rewards while helping secure the network. In a tweet, the company pointed out that investors can earn rewards with “institutional-grade, fully integrated staking” on its interface. Coinbase Prime currently […]
Latest Desktop Version of Media Player ‘Winamp’ Supports Music NFTs
- Michael Lavere
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- 11 Dec 2022
Windows media player “Winamp” has recently “gotten a major web3 upgrade.” According to Winamp’s press release, “this new version reduces Winamp’s memory footprint and upgrades security among many other improvements, but it also includes a new way to listen to the latest music format.” Winamp CEO Alexandre Saboundjian stated: “The genesis of Winamp has always […]
Solana’s Phantom Wallet “Adding Support” for Ethereum ($ETH) and Polygon ($MATIC)
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 30 Nov 2022
On Tuesday (29 November 2022), Phantom, which is the most popular wallet for Solana, announced that it is adding support for Ethereum and Polygon. The Phantom team told their over 345K Twitter followers: “Phantom was actually founded with the intent of going multichain towards @ethereum , and we have been hard at work for months […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Adds 46 Million Addresses in Six Months as It Outperforms Wider Crypto Market
- Francisco Memoria
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- 9 Nov 2022
The Polygon ($MATIC) network, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, has added over 46 million new addresses to its network over the past six months while the price of its native token, used to pay for transactions fees and secure the network via staking, has been outperforming the wider crypto market. According to data from Polygon […]
$MATIC: Crypto Analyst Gives Multiple Reasons to Be Bullish on Polygon
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 7 Nov 2022
On Monday (7 November 2022), Australian crypto investor and analyst Miles Deutscher explained why he is so bullish on $MATIC, the governance and utility token of the Polygon network. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon […]
How Polygon ($MATIC) Did in Q3 2022
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 6 Nov 2022
In a recent Messari report, Nicholas Garcia and Red Sheehan talked the state of Polygon ($MATIC) as of the end of Q3 2022. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon as “a protocol and a framework […]
Instagram Allowing Creators To Make and Sell Polygon ($MATIC) Powered NFTs, Adds Support for Solana ($SOL) NFTs
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 5 Nov 2022
Meta Platforms, Inc. (“Meta”), the American multinational technology conglomerate that owns Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, says that it is “introducing a way for creators to make their own NFTs (or digital collectibles) and sell them to fans and collectors both on and off Instagram.” In a press release issued on 2 November 2022, Meta stated: […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Price Predictions Point to Bearish Turn by End of Year
- Francisco Memoria
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- 5 Nov 2022
Price predictions for Ethereum layer-2 scaling network Polygon ($MATIC) are pointing to a bearish turn before the end of the year, with users believe the price of the cryptocurrency will drop significantly from its current level. According to data from CoinMarketCap’s price estimates feature, the cryptocurrency community’s price predictions point to an average of $0.899 […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Can Outperform Bitcoin ($BTC) and Other Altcoins, Crypto Analyst Says
- Francisco Memoria
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- 28 Oct 2022
A popular cryptocurrency analyst has suggested that the price of Polygon ($MATIC) is set to surge in the near future to the point it will outperform the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin ($BTC) and other altcoins In a series of tweets, pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Kaleo shared his bullish $MATIC thesis with his over 500,000 followers on the […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Co-Founder: Reddit NFTs Are ‘A Huge Win for the Whole Web3’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 26 Oct 2022
Polygon Technology Co-Founder Mihailo Bjelic recently commented on how hugely successful Reddit’s Collectible Avatars, which are Polygon-powered NFTs, have been. On 7 July 2022, Reddit announced via a blog post that blockchain-backed Collectible Avatars were coming to Reddit via a new storefront: “In this series, Collectible Avatars are limited-edition avatars made by independent artists, in […]
$MATIC: 53,000+ dApps Deployed on Polygon, Nearly 8X the Number at Start of 2022
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Oct 2022
The Polygon ($MATIC) team recently announced that according to data from Web3 development platform Alchemy, there are currently over 53,000 decentralized applications (dApps) deployed on Polygon. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon as “a protocol and a […]
InvestAnswers Host on Why $SOL, $MATIC, and $FTM Are His Top Three Altcoin Picks
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 16 Oct 2022
On Friday (October 14), James Mullarney, the host of the very popular YouTube channel “InvestAnswers”, talked about why he the altcoins he is most bullish on are Solana ($SOL), Polygon ($MATIC), and Fantom ($FTM. Mullarney said: “The only two things that I’ve purchased this whole year, other than sell stuff, was Bitcoin and Solana,. That’s […]
$MATIC: Starbucks Unveils Its Polygon-Powered NFT-Based ‘Starbucks Odyssey’ Experience
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 12 Sep 2022
On Monday (September 12), Starbucks, the largest coffeehouse chain in the world, introduced “Starbucks Odyssey”, which will give Starbucks Rewards members and Starbucks employees in the U.S. the chance to earn and buy NFTs that will “unlock access to new benefits and immersive coffee experiences.” According to Starbucks’ press release, it is “one of the first companies […]
$MATIC up 170% in Past 3 Months, Polygon Has ‘Passed 2 Billion Lifetime Transactions’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 6 Sep 2022
A continous stream of good news for Polygon over the past three months has helped its gas and governance token $MATIC token to gain over 170% (vs USD). What Is Polygon ($MATIC)? Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” […]
$MATIC: InvestAnswers Host Explains Why He Ranks Polygon So Highly
- Michael Lavere
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- 3 Sep 2022
James Mullarney, the host of the very popular YouTube channel “InvestAnswers”, says that $MATIC, the native token of Polygon, is one of his top altcoin picks for investors to keep an eye on. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on […]
$MATIC: Why Ethereum’s Merge Upgrade Does Not Invalidate Polygon’s Value Proposition
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 24 Aug 2022
On Tuesday (August 23), the Polygon ($MATIC) team talked about how their project will be affected by Ethereum’s upcoming “Merge” upgrade, which marks the Ethereum network’s transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS). Here is how Ethereum Foundation explains the Merge, which is expected to take place on September 15: “The Merge represents the joining of the […]
$MATIC: 37,000+ dApps Run on Polygon, Which Is 4X the Number at Start of 2022
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 11 Aug 2022
The Polygon team announced on Wednesday (August 10) that according to data from Web3 development platform Alchemy, there are currently over 37,000 decentralized applications (dApps) powered by Polygon. Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon as […]
$MATIC: Coca-Cola Drops ‘A Special Digital Collectible’ on Polygon
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 7 Aug 2022
On Sunday (July 7), which is when “International Friendship Day” is celebrated in the U.S., Coca-Cola announced that it is “thanking fans who’ve been a part of the brand’s journey into the metaverse over the last year with a special digital collectible drop.” Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable […]
Polygon: Coin Bureau Says $MATIC Could Hit $1.50 in the Run-Up to Ethereum’s Merge
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 7 Aug 2022
The pseudonymous host of popular crypto market commentary show Coin Bureau explained recently why he is bullish on $MATIC, the gas token for the Polygon network. What Is Polygon? Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing on security.” The Polygon Lightpaper describes Polygon […]
Major Ethereum Whale Accumulates $MATIC, $APE, $FTT, and Others in Massive Buying Spree
- Francisco Memoria
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- 4 Aug 2022
A major non-exchange Ethereum ($ETH) whale has accumulated several altcoins in a massive buying spree that saw it add to its positions on the cryptocurrency’s blockchain and saw the value of their account rise by more than $400 million. According to data from whale monitoring service WhaleStats, the Ethereum whale known as bonobo has splurged […]
Crypto Whale Activity Surges for $DOGE, $UNI, and $MATIC as Market Rebounds
- Francisco Memoria
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- 22 Jul 2022
On-chain data shows that cryptocurrency whale activity has surged for an umber of altcoins, including the meme-inspired cryptocurrency Dogecoin ($DOGE), Uniswap’s governance token $UNI, and Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution Polygon ($MATIC). According to data shared by on-chain analytics firm Santiment, cryptocurrency whale activity surged for these cryptocurrencies amid a wider cryptocurrency market recovery that saw […]
Polygon Co-Founder Says Their zkEVM Achieves ‘Holy Grail of Web3 Infrastructure’
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 20 Jul 2022
On Wednesday (July 20), Polygon, “the leading Web3 infrastructure used by some of the world’s biggest companies including Meta, Stripe & Reddit,” announced the launch of Polygon zkEVM., which claims to be “the first Ethereum-equivalent scaling solution that works seamlessly with all existing smart contracts, developer tools, and wallets, harnessing advanced cryptography called zero-knowledge proofs.” […]
$MATIC Up 23.5% Thanks to Excitement Over Polygon’s Upcoming zkEVM Announcement
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 18 Jul 2022
On Monday (July 18), Polygon’s $MATIC token is trading above $0.92, surging over 23%% in the past 24-hour period, (at least, partly) thanks to two pieces of very bullish news. What Is Polygon ($MATIC)? Polygon is “a decentralised Ethereum scaling platform that enables developers to build scalable user-friendly dApps with low transaction fees without ever sacrificing […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Price Jumps 11% After Project’s Inclusion in Disney’s Accelerator Program
- Francisco Memoria
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- 14 Jul 2022
The price of Polygon ($MATIC) has jumped over 11% to now stand at $0.62 after the Walt Disney Company announced that a total of six companies will join its Disney Accelerator program this year, and included Polygon in it. Disney Accelerator is a business development program designed to “accelerate the growth of innovative companies from […]
Meta Starts Rollout of Ethereum- and Polygon- Based NFT Support on Facebook
- Michael Lavere
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- 3 Jul 2022
Meta, the company behind social media platform Facebook, has started the rollout of NFT support for select users in the U.S. According to a report by Kate Irwin for Decrypt, Facebook is rolling out Ethereum and Polygon-based NFTs for a small number of users. A representative from Meta told Decrypt that the company plans to […]
$SHIB and $MATIC Among Few Coinbase Listings to Have ‘Positive Post-Listing Performance’
- Francisco Memoria
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- 30 Jun 2022
The meme-inspired cryptocurrency Shiba Inu ($SHIB) and a few other cryptoassets including Polygon ($MATIC) and Unifi are the few altcoins that have been listed on the Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase in 2021 and 2022 to remain above listing price. According to an analysis conducted by pseudonymous on-chain analyst Onchain Wizard, for 2021 and 2022 the […]
$MATIC: Bentley’s First NFT Collection Coming to Ethereum Scaling Platform Polygon
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Jun 2022
On Wednesday (June 22), British luxury car manufacturer Bentley Motors announced some details about its upcoming NFT collection. According to Bentley’s press release, Bentley is “making its first venture into the NFT marketplace with a one-time NFT drop on the carbon-neutral Polygon network, scheduled for September 2022 and limited to just 208 pieces.” Why 208? […]
$MATIC Surges 26% After Polygon’s Launch of ZK-Powered Self-Sovereign Identity Solution
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 23 Jun 2022
On Wednesday (June 22), decentralised Ethereum scaling platform Polygon announced that it is “launching the first iteration of Polygon ID – a private and self-sovereign identity solution powered by zero-knowledge cryptography.” Polygon’s blog post started by explaining what problem they were trying to solve: “Too often, we’re forced to trade personal data for access to […]
Circle Introduces Support for Polygon $USDC
- Michael Lavere
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- 14 Jun 2022
FinTech firm Circle Internet Financial, LLC has “announced support for Polygon USDC on Circle’s payments and treasury platform.” According to Circle’s press release, the firm, which is “a global financial technology firm that provides internet-based payments and financial infrastructure to businesses of all sizes, and the issuer of USD Coin (USDC),” has “announced support for […]
Polygon ($MATIC) Co-Founder on His Davos 2022 Trip: Everyone Wants To Work With Us
- Siamak Masnavi
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- 31 May 2022
Last week, Polygon ($MATIC) Co-Founder Mihailo Bjelic talked about the crypto space in general and Polygon in particular during an interview he had in Davos (Switzerland). What is Polygon? On 18 May 2021, Anthony Sassano, took to Twitter to clear up some of the confusion around Polygon (e.g. some people refer to Polygon as a sidechain to Ethereum, […]