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Polymarket Trademark Applications Hint at Upcoming Token Launch

Polymarket's parent company, Blockratize Inc., has filed trademark applications for "POLY" and "$POLY" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, outlining plans for a native token. The applications detail services related to cryptocurrency, financial trading platforms, and blockchain-based payment systems, marking a significant step towards launching the anticipated token.

Polymarket's parent company, Blockratize Inc., has filed trademark applications for "POLY" and "$POLY" with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, outlining plans for a native token. The applications detail services related to cryptocurrency, financial trading platforms, and blockchain-based payment systems, marking a significant step towards launching the anticipated token.

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