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- Polygon's 2024 rebrand from MATIC to POL has sparked debate as co-founder Sandeep Nailwal questions reverting to the original ticker. - Retail users in markets like the Philippines and Dubai report confusion over the new branding, while POL's price has fallen 89% from its March 2024 peak. - Community polls show divided opinions—some support POL for expanded utility, others prefer MATIC's legacy, with alternative tickers like PGON also proposed. - Polygon leadership has not yet outlined a formal decision-

- Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated prediction market, raised $1B in funding, boosting its valuation to $11B as it challenges crypto-native rival Polymarket. - Kalshi offers regulated fiat-based contracts on inflation and politics, while Polymarket uses blockchain for crypto-driven bets, attracting $2B+ weekly trading volume. - Galaxy Digital and Clearing Co. are entering the sector, signaling institutional interest in integrating prediction markets with traditional and crypto finance. - Regulatory hurdles persist:

In Brief Cryptocurrency markets faced a major downturn in recent weeks. Privacy altcoins like Zcash rise amidst stricter regulation concerns. Upcoming regulations pose liquidity risks for privacy-focused cryptocurrencies.