TL;DR Polygon and Pyse launch a model that tokenizes electric delivery motorcycles and monetizes their environmental and urban data on blockchain. The system rewards users with tokens based on the value of the data generated, which is later commercialized for logistics and insurance.
Polygon surprises the NFT market by surpassing Ethereum with a collection backed by physical assets. This performance marks a turning point in the industry, where the tokenization of real objects is increasingly attracting investors seeking tangible value and blockchain security.
With tokenized vehicles now live, Polygon and Pyse say India's EV market is ripe for blockchain-powered green infrastructure.
In recent months, the world of NFTs has witnessed a significant evolution. If in the past the focus was mainly on digital art, today the focus is shifting towards tangible assets, and at the forefront of this transformation is Polygon, which has recently surpassed Ethereum in terms of weekly sales. According to the data from CryptoSlam updated as of April 22, NFTs on Polygon generated 22.1 million dollars in weekly sales, recording an increase of 17.64% compared to the previous week. In comparison, Ethereum stopped at 21.8 million, while Mythos Chain and Bitcoin totaled 14.3 million and 14.1 million respectively. This jump led Polygon to hold 24% of the global NFT transaction volume, out of a weekly total of 92.9 million dollars.
Polygon NFTs have generated $22.1 m in weekly volume, passing Ethereum and Bitcoin and attracting nearly 59 % more buyers. Courtyard's tokenized Pokémon and baseball cards illustrate how insured vault custody and burn‑to‑redeem options have strengthened confidence in hybrid real‑world‑asset models. The post Polygon NFTs Overtake Ethereum with $22M Weekly Sales as Real World Asset Demand Surges appeared first on Cryptonews.
POL (POL) bulls continue to drive the token's short-term rally that began on April 18, pushing the price higher and achieving double-digit percentage growth on the weekly timeframe.
Ethereum lost its spot as the top NFT platform from the first time, to its layer 2 Polygon.
Polygon-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) took the top spot in digital collectible sales after surging 20% in the last seven days. On April 22, NFT data tracker CryptoSlam showed that Polygon NFTs overtook Ethereum, reaching a $22.3 million volume in the past week.
The crypto market has started the week well, with Bitcoin and many altcoins beating the American stock market. Bitcoin price has held steady above $88,000, while the valuation of all cryptocurrencies has jumped to $2.75 trillion. This article provides the forecast of top altcoins like Reserve Rights (RSR), IOTA (IOTA), Pendle, and Solana (SOL).
A governance token for the Reserve Protocol stablecoin, launched by a firm previously advised by sworn-in SEC Chair Paul Atkins, has surged over 13% after crypto exchange Coinbase announced that it will list the token. Atkins was an early adviser for the stablecoin firm around the time it launched in 2019, according to Reserve Protocol's CEO Nevin Freeman.
Coinbase is listing Reserve Rights (RSR), a dual‑token stablecoin platform aimed at creating a collateral‑backed, self‑regulating stablecoin ecosystem. Following the announcement, Binance's ‘smart money' traders are increasing long positions on the altcoin.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced it will add support for Reserve Rights (RSR) on the Base network. The exchange also mentioned that the transfers are already available on both Coinbase and Coinbase Exchange in regions where trading is supported.
Polygon's Ecosystem Token (POL) is rising in price after breaking above the 21-day SMA barrier.
Polygon's flagship DEX merges AI with DeFi to simplify complex tools and make them easily accessible.
Total value locked (TVL) is a widely used metric to track the popularity, adoption, and overall health of decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. However, is it the most accurate reflection of a chain's true value?
TL;DR Converge, the upcoming blockchain developed by Ethena and Securitize, is scheduled to launch its mainnet by the end of Q2 2025. It will leverage Arbitrum's scalability technology and Celestia's data availability layer to deliver superior performance with low latency.
Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena and tokenization firm Securitize said they will use part of Arbitrum's tech and data availability network Celestia for their real-world asset focused, Ethereum-compatible blockchain, aiming to launch mainnet in the second quarter of this year.
As Polygon lays the groundwork for mainstream Web3 adoption in India by bringing blockchain access to over 450 million Reliance Jio users, it remains focused on balancing speed, scalability and affordability, without compromising on decentralization.Polygon is working with Jio, a telecom giant owned by India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, to find ways to infuse blockchain technology into its existing services. The duo is currently adding blockchain-based capabilities to the JioSphere web browser, which would have been expensive, cumbersome and time-consuming via traditional methods.
Polygon's Ecosystem Token (POL) has halted its decline above the $0.15 support.
Noble plans to expand its capabilities by launching Applayer. AppLayer is an Ethereum-compatible rollup that will help developers to create RWA applications.
Noble, a blockchain for issuing real-world assets (RWA) and stablecoins, announced Wednesday that it will expand its platform by introducing “AppLayer,” an Ethereum-compatible rollup that allows developers to create their own RWA applications and infrastructure.
Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, speaks with a practiced clarity that reflects his background as a lawyer. Over the course of our conversation, he outlines Polygon's strategy to position itself as the connective tissue in an increasingly crowded blockchain ecosystem.
Celestia launches MAMO-1 testnet with 128MB blocks and 21.33MB/s throughput Celestia aims for 1GB blocks, but TIA token struggles amid tech progress
Modular blockchain Celestia has launched a new testnet, mamo-1, designed to push the network's scalability to new extremes ahead of future mainnet upgrades. According to an Apr.
The crypto market has registered a marginal increase as most cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), remained steady over the weekend. The crypto market cap currently sits at $2.69 trillion.
With the growing competition in the blockchain ecosystem, Shiba Inu's Layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, is struggling to keep up with its competitors as its daily trading volume plunges to only $21,000, far behind rivals like Polygon and Base. This raises concerns for Shiba Inu investors as traders seem to be shifting their focus elsewhere.
The cryptocurrency market rallied sharply on Thursday after President Donald Trump paused tariffs imposed on almost all nations for 90 days, giving the stock and crypto markets a much-needed breather from constant volatility. The crypto market registered substantial gains, with some tokens rallying nearly 50%.
Reserve Rights (RSR) has experienced a notable 22% increase in its price over the last 24 hours. This surge follows the news of Paul Atkins, former Reserve Rights Foundation advisor, becoming the new chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Polygon's Ecosystem Token (POL) has started to experience additional selling pressure after failing to hold above the $0.20 support level.
Aavegotchi, a project that combines non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and Web3 gaming, has chosen to stop using Polygon MATIC and move to Base, an Ethereum ETH Layer-2 network.
Aavegotchi, a non-fungible token (NFT) protocol focused on Web3 gaming, has opted to abandon blockchain network Polygon and “go all-in” on Base, an Ethereum layer-2 scaling chain, according to the results of an onchain vote. On April 8, Aavegotchi's community members voted 93.5% in favor of a proposal to “Make Aavegotchi Based Again” by deprecating the protocol's smart contracts on Polygon and re-deploying on Base, according to Aavegochti's governance page.
The move follows sharp drops in user activity and total value locked on Polygon as Base's usage climbs
TL;DR The Aavegotchi community approved, with over 95% support, the migration from Polygon to Base and the deactivation of the Geist contract. All game assets will be duplicated on Base, while contracts on Polygon will be locked to prevent changes or transfers.
The Aavegotchi community has voted to migrate from its existing deployment on Polygon to Base and sunset its Geist Layer 3.
Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto markets plunged on Monday morning (Asia). The week started with a bloodbath as Donald Trump's tariffs decimated the global stock markets.
Celestia (TIA) has recently experienced a significant drawdown, losing nearly 30% of its value in the past two weeks. This decline has been attributed to the broader bearish market conditions, which caused panic among investors.
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the addition of Reserve Rights (RSR) to its listing roadmap, signaling a strategic move to broaden its offerings.
The crypto market took a dramatic tumble after President Donald Trump's Liberation Day speech on Wednesday. Markets panicked after President Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on global trading partners.
TL;DR VanEck launched an ETN linked to Celestia, allowing investment in the TIA token without directly managing digital assets. TIA uses a modular model that separates consensus and data, making it easier to create customized blockchains. The product, domiciled in Liechtenstein, has a NAV of $8.28 and manages $27.75 million in assets with a 1.
VanEck is a global investment management firm focused on specialized and often underrepresented asset classes.
Polygon's Ecosystem Token (POL) is stabilizing above the $0.19 low after breaking above the previous low of $0.29.
Asset management firm VanEck has expanded its cryptocurrency offerings by launching an investment product based on Celestia. Celestia is a modular blockchain designed to scale decentralized applications.
The traditional four-year crypto market cycle, once closely tied to Bitcoin halving events, is no longer as predictable as it once was.
The halving, once the war drum of the bull market, has fallen silent. In the silence, Bitcoin seeks a new rhythm in a crypto market that dances differently.
The four-year crypto market cycle that traders and investors have become accustomed to is no longer as pronounced due to the maturation of crypto as an asset class and the participation of institutional investors, according to Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal.During a recent episode of Cointelegraph's Chain Reaction, Nailwal said that Overall speculative activity is down due to high interest rates in the United States and low-liquidity conditions, but will rebound once rates are cut and the Trump administration settles into its new role. Although interest rates on 10-year Treasury bonds have come down significantly, rates still remain relatively high.
The crypto market dipped into the red over the past 24 hours as cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), registered notable declines. As a result, the crypto market cap dropped to $2.86 trillion.
$979.5M unlocks in a year inflated Celestia's circulation by 101%, but TIA's price showcased resistance so far.
The strong gains in the past two and a half days meant that POL had a bullish structure on the 4-hour timeframe.