🚀 Arbitrum Perps Hit $1.2B
🚀 Arbitrum Perps Hit $1.2B
🚀 Perps Hit $1.2B
Arbitrum's perpetual futures ecosystem has reached a major milestone with over $1.2 billion in open interest. Variational, one of the platform's key exchanges, now holds $921 million in open interest, making it one of the top three crypto perp exchanges.
Key Highlights:
- Variational ranks among top 3 crypto perpetual exchanges
- Combined Arbitrum perp ecosystem: $1.2B+ in open interest
- Demonstrates growing adoption of programmable markets
This growth reflects the broader trend of financial markets moving onchain, where Arbitrum is positioning itself as infrastructure for next-generation trading platforms.
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As capital markets move onchain and run on verifiable software 24/7, financial infrastructure is evolving beyond opaque systems. That’s why @Theo_Network is shaping the programmable economy through thBILL, thUSD and thGOLD (institutional-grade products bringing Treasuries,
With SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic now available to trade on @variational_io, private markets are becoming programmable. Assets can reach global markets faster, creating a more accessible and efficient financial system powered by the Arbitrum Platform.
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LG Electronics Pilots Onchain Advertising Network on Arbitrum
LG Electronics is testing an **onchain advertising network** built on Arbitrum, marking a significant move as the global economy becomes increasingly programmable. **Key aspects of LG's pilot:** - Businesses maintain control over their execution environment, economics, and governance - The network remains connected to shared settlement infrastructure - LG can customize its operations while staying interoperable **The core principle:** Companies no longer need to choose between control and connectivity. Arbitrum's infrastructure allows LG to have both. This pilot represents advertising as the latest traditional market sector exploring blockchain integration. [Read the full details]([blog.arbitrum.io/lg-electronics-pilot](https://blog.arbitrum.io/lg-electronics-pilot/))
Arbitrum Platform Introduces Built-In Compliance Controls for Business Infrastructure
Arbitrum has launched infrastructure-level compliance tools for businesses operating in the programmable economy. The **Arbitrum Platform** allows companies to configure compliance controls directly into their blockchain infrastructure, including: - Transaction policies and permissions - Governance frameworks - Participation rules - Built-in audibility features The platform treats compliance as a foundational requirement rather than an afterthought, enabling businesses to define and enforce policies consistently across their onchain operations. Additional features include predictable unit economics, configurable confidentiality options, faster settlement times, and priority gas auctions. [Read the full announcement](https://blog.arbitrum.io/compliance-for-the-programmable-economy/)
Arbitrum Founder House London Applications Close June 25
Arbitrum is hosting a 3-day in-person Founder House program in London starting July 10-12. The program targets early-stage teams building in areas like programmable payments, RWAs, DeFi, AI, privacy, and consumer applications. **What's Offered:** - $300K in prizes and grants - Product, technical, and go-to-market support - Mentorship from Robinhood Chain, AWS, Offchain Labs, and Arbitrum Foundation - Infrastructure support from partners including OpenZeppelin, Alchemy, GMX, and Dune **Application deadline: June 25** The program aims to help founders launch their businesses on the Arbitrum Platform, with previous participants including Tilt Protocol (onchain hedge fund infrastructure) and Bondon Credit (programmable credit markets for AI agents). [Apply here](https://luma.com/openhouse-london?utm_campaign=oh-london-founder-house&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter)
Bread Wallet Integrates Arbitrum for Seamless USDC and USDT Deposits
**Mobile wallets are positioning themselves as gateways to the programmable economy.** Bread wallet now supports deposits from Arbitrum, enabling users to transfer USDC and USDT directly into the platform. This integration provides access to onchain financial products with: - Deep liquidity pools - Fast settlement times - Seamless cross-chain transfers The move follows a broader trend of payment applications driving stablecoin adoption, particularly in high-inflation markets. El Dorado has demonstrated this model's success in Latin America, processing over 4 million P2P transfers for 1 million+ users through USDT on Arbitrum. This integration represents another step toward making decentralized finance more accessible through familiar mobile interfaces.