Polygon Bridged USDC (Polygon PoS) (USDC.E) Daily Market Analysis 17 February 2026

Circle and Polymarket partner to standardize settlement – here's the latest: • Circle partnered with Polymarket on 5 February 2026 to replace bridged USDC.e • Transition to native USDC aims to reduce bridge reliance and align with regulated reserves • Move signals a broader trend toward institutional-grade DeFi infrastructure • Polymarket will shift all Polygon trading collateral in the coming months • USDC.e will be phased out over time per Circle's 2026 interoperability roadmap