Polymarket Replaces USDC.e with New USDC-Backed Token in Upgrade
Polymarket introduces a USDC-backed token and new trading system, phasing out USDC.e to improve settlement control and efficiency.
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Polymarket introduces a USDC-backed token and new trading system, phasing out USDC.e to improve settlement control and efficiency.
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