Polygon and Shift4: Enabling 24/7 Stablecoin Settlement for Global Commerce In December 2025, Shift4, a leading global integrated payments and commerce technology company, officially launched its new stablecoin settlement platform on the Polygon @0xPolygon network. ① Scalable Application: Shift4 processes billions of transactions annually. This launch signifies that on-chain finance has the capability to support large-scale, high-frequency commercial settlements. ② Breaking Bank Restrictions: Shift4 merchants can now accept USDC, USDT, EURC, and DAI settlements, completely breaking free from the limitations of traditional bank operating hours and enabling 24/7 fund flows across time zones and borders. Shift4 chose Polygon @0xPolygon as its global settlement architecture, primarily due to the balance between performance and ecosystem: ➡️ Ultimate payment optimization ➡️ Programmability and flexibility ➡️ Implicit integration Shift4's deployment on Polygon @0xPolygon demonstrates that stablecoins are transforming from speculative tools into core infrastructure for global finance. With the rise of Revolut, Mastercard, and Stripe... With the successive integrations of industry giants, Polygon is building a global value layer that not only serves crypto-native users but also everyday business activities.