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Polygon Quietly Patched Security Flaws in Two Hard Forks Before Disclosing Them

The Austin and Kyoto hard forks, deployed quietly on the Bor and Heimdall clients before public disclosure, closed denial-of-service and consensus-hardening flaws that Polygon says were never exploited.

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CoinTelegraph

Polygon discloses security flaws fixed in recent hard forks

The vulnerabilities posed denial-of-service and validator resource risks but were patched before Polygon publicly disclosed them.

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CoinTelegraph

Bitwise cuts 14% of staff while still expecting growth

Bitwise is cutting 14% of its staff, joining a string of crypto companies including Coinbase, BitGo, Robinhood, Polygon, and Pump.fun, who have announced workforce reductions this year, driven by shifting market forces and the need to adapt to emerging technologies like AI, as the industry navigates a period of consolidation and growth.

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CoinTelegraph

Polygon CEO announces job cuts amid Coinme acquisition

Polygon CEO announces job cuts as the company transitions operations to payments following its $250 million acquisition of Coinme and Sequence in January. Approximately, the layoffs are part of a larger restructuring effort aimed at streamlining the organization and maximizing efficiency. This move is expected to impact the broader crypto industry's operational costs.

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The Block

Polygon Labs announces second round of layoffs in 2026 as firm looks to finalize Coinme acquisition

Polygon Labs is announcing its second round of layoffs in 2026, just months after the first round, as the firm looks to finalize its acquisition of Coinme. CEO Marc Boiron acknowledges the challenges, stating that two rounds of changes in one year is a lot to ask of a team, impacting team morale and retention.

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The Block

Stripe-PayPal deal could accelerate shift to blockchain-based money, Polygon exec says

Stripe's potential deal with PayPal could accelerate the shift to blockchain-based money, according to Polygon Labs, with a Polygon exec predicting that within the next few years, the majority of money will live and move on blockchain in one form or another, potentially disrupting traditional payment systems and increasing adoption of decentralized finance.

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The Block

PayPal seeks to increase use of PYUSD stablecoin with native issuance on Polygon

PayPal is expanding the use of its PYUSD stablecoin by issuing it natively on Polygon, in addition to making it available through Polygon's Open Money Stack. This move aims to increase adoption and accessibility of the stablecoin.

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CoinDesk

Upheaval at the Ethereum Foundation has some of crypto’s biggest names feeling bullish

Ethereum's eventful week unfolds with the launch of EthLabs, a decentralized development platform, and layoffs at the Ethereum Foundation, reportedly affecting 20% of staff. Industry insiders, including Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal, express optimism about the changes, citing potential for increased innovation and decentralization, which could boost Ethereum's adoption and price.

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The Block

Cash App lets users send USDC stablecoins on chains like Solana and Ethereum

Cash App is expanding its stablecoin transfer capabilities, allowing users to send USDC on Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum chains. This move caters to users seeking broader options, but Miles Suter emphasizes the firm's bitcoin-centric focus. The integration aims to enhance user experience, potentially driving adoption of alternative chains and further diversifying the digital asset market's user base.

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The Block

Polymarket probes suspected private key compromise of internal top-up wallet on Polygon

Polymarket is investigating a suspected private key compromise of an internal top-up wallet on Polygon, with initial findings suggesting a possible breach. The compromised wallet is reportedly valued at a significant amount, though the exact figure remains undisclosed.

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CoinDesk

ZachXBT flags $520K Polymarket exploit on Polygon, team says funds are safe

ZachXBT flags a suspected $520K security breach on Polygon involving Polymarket, the world's largest decentralized prediction market platform. The exploit allegedly occurred on the Polygon network, but Polymarket's team claims that user funds are safe, citing their robust security measures and insurance coverage to protect against such incidents, maintaining market confidence.

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CoinTelegraph

Deploi Launches Direct Issuance Infrastructure for Private Credit on Polygon, Secures ISIN Allocations from Nasdaq CSD

Deploi is launching direct issuance infrastructure for private credit on Polygon, securing ISIN allocations from Nasdaq CSD. A EUR 1 billion note programme is planned for 2026, following completion of the global issuance infrastructure by the end of Q3 2026.

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