# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Stablecoin

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After the $250 Million Acquisition, Polygon's Long-Term Strategy Emerges

Polygon Labs has announced the acquisition of crypto startups Coinme and Sequence for a total of over $250 million. The deals are part of Polygon's strategic push into the stablecoin sector and broader financial infrastructure. Coinme, a US-based financial services company holding multiple state money transmitter licenses, will provide crucial regulatory compliance for Polygon to enter the US market. It will continue operating its existing crypto exchange, wallet, and service offerings. Sequence, a wallet and developer infrastructure provider, is intended to bolster the user-facing entry point for Polygon's ecosystem. These acquisitions represent a clear "upstream and downstream" strategy: securing regulatory pathways on one end and user infrastructure on the other. This aggressive, counter-cyclical move aims to transition Polygon from a crypto infrastructure project into a regulated financial infrastructure provider amid a tightening regulatory environment. Despite a broader market downturn, Polygon has shown resilience in on-chain revenue, recently ranking seventh among blockchains. A significant short-term driver of this growth is Polymarket, a prediction market platform whose high transaction volume has substantially increased network fees. This activity has accelerated the burn of POL tokens, creating a deflationary effect that currently outpaces staking rewards. In summary, while short-term fee growth is largely fueled by Polymarket, Polygon's long-term strategy is focused on building a compliant framework for stablecoins and real-world financial applications, positioning itself for the next phase of competition.

Odaily星球日报01/14 12:47

After the $250 Million Acquisition, Polygon's Long-Term Strategy Emerges

Odaily星球日报01/14 12:47

Alibaba Invested in a Latin American Stablecoin Company, Why VelaFi?

VelaFi, a financial infrastructure platform focused on Latin America and bridging fiat and crypto, has raised $20 million in a Series B round, bringing its total funding to over $40 million. Notably, the investment round included participation from Alibaba Investment, a subsidiary of Alibaba Group. Alibaba's investment is strategic, as VelaFi's stablecoin-based infrastructure enables instant, low-cost cross-border settlements. This addresses key pain points of high fees and slow processing times, aligning with Alibaba's goals for its AliExpress and B2B platforms in emerging markets. The funding was co-led by XVC and Ikuyo, with participation from other firms. VelaFi, part of Galactic Holdings and led by CEO Maggie Wu, was formerly known as TruBit Business. It has expanded from Latin America into the U.S. and Asia, serving hundreds of enterprise clients and processing billions in transaction volume. VelaFi's core B2B model focuses on two main services: providing regulated on/off ramps for converting between local fiat and stablecoins, and facilitating cross-border payments by converting one local currency directly into another (e.g., Mexican Pesos to Brazilian Reals). It achieves this by integrating with local instant payment systems like Mexico's SPEI and Brazil's PIX, using stablecoins as a settlement layer to create a faster, more efficient alternative to traditional banking channels.

marsbit01/14 10:40

Alibaba Invested in a Latin American Stablecoin Company, Why VelaFi?

marsbit01/14 10:40

Tether Freezes $182 Million in One Day: Is USDT Still a Neutral Currency?

Tether, the issuer of USDT, froze approximately $182 million worth of USDT in a single day across five wallets on the Tron blockchain, marking one of its largest single-day enforcement actions. The frozen funds are widely suspected to belong to the Venezuelan government, potentially representing oil revenue, and the action is believed to have been conducted in coordination with U.S. authorities. This event has raised significant concerns about USDT’s role as a neutral financial tool, particularly in developing and sanctioned regions like Venezuela, where the stablecoin has become deeply embedded in the economy. Reports indicate that up to 80% of Venezuela’s oil revenue may be received in cryptocurrencies like USDT, creating a direct channel between its oil trade and the crypto economy. However, this incident demonstrates that Tether is willing to comply with law enforcement, even at the risk of undermining its reputation as a censorship-resistant alternative to traditional finance. The situation has drawn comparisons to the Euroclear moment, where frozen Russian assets sparked concerns about the safety of foreign-held euro-denominated assets. Similarly, Tether’s actions may lead international users to reconsider the perceived neutrality and safety of stablecoins. While Tether has maintained its peg so far, sustained outflows or loss of trust could pose existential risks to its offshore business model. The event underscores Tether’s growing role in global finance—and its vulnerability to geopolitical pressure.

marsbit01/14 07:58

Tether Freezes $182 Million in One Day: Is USDT Still a Neutral Currency?

marsbit01/14 07:58

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