Polygon rolls out private stablecoin payments targeting institutions
Polygon launched private stablecoin payments using zero-knowledge proofs and Hinkal integration, enabling institutions to hide transaction details while maintaining regulatory compliance through Know Your Transaction screening. The feature addresses institutional adoption barriers, as banks require confidentiality for moving serious volumes onchain. Stablecoin market cap on Polygon hit $3.6 billion, positioning it as the eighth-largest stablecoin chain.
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