EdgeX Brings $800B Trading Volume to Arbitrum with EDGE Chain Launch
EdgeX Brings $800B Trading Volume to Arbitrum with EDGE Chain Launch
🔗 EdgeX goes programmable
EdgeX, a platform with over $800 billion in trading volume, is launching EDGE Chain on Arbitrum to make global markets programmable and accessible 24/7.
Key features:
- Unified trading across all asset classes
- Programmable infrastructure layer
- Deep liquidity with Ethereum security
- Custom infrastructure for high-performance trading
This follows similar moves by other platforms on Arbitrum, including Ostium ($50B+ volume) for stocks, commodities, and forex, and Rise ($1B+ volume) for global payments.
The global economy is making the shift from manual systems into programmable infrastructure. Businesses want the ability to launch markets that are GTM-ready and globally accessible. Institutions are evaluating blockchain infrastructure based on reliability, customization and
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Global markets are becoming programmable. Ostium enables trading across stocks, commodities, forex and crypto with deep liquidity and fast execution on Arbitrum. With +$50B in total trading volume, @OstiumLabs is opening access to global markets.
.@edgeX_exchange ($800B+ in volume) is growing the programmable economy by transforming how global markets trade. They’re making markets: - 24/7 - Unified across asset classes - Programmable at the infrastructure layer Powered by Arbitrum, EDGE Chain unlocks custom
How is EdgeX making global markets programmable? Learn more: blog.arbitrum.io/edgex-announce…
The programmable economy is accelerating with perp platforms like @vooi_io. Vooi bridges TradFi and DeFi by abstracting away chains, liquidity, and execution (aggregating apps like @OstiumLabs) to bring global markets like gold, oil, and RWAs onchain. Businesses built on highly
Read more about how Rise is making global payments programmable on Arbitrum. blog.arbitrum.io/rise-global-pa…
Trading is becoming programmable. Trades on the blockchain need to be verifiable, but with @Deluthium's Dark Pools, the details of your trade can stay hidden. Arbitrum powers programmable trades.
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Rise is growing the programmable economy with global payments. By making payroll programmable, costs are reduced, payments become borderless and businesses gain more control over how and when money moves. With more than $1B+ lifetime volume and $400M+ in USDC and USDT
Trading Card Games Meet Programmable Blockchain on Arbitrum
The trading card game (TCG) market is evolving with programmable blockchain technology. **@onemoarchance** is building on Arbitrum to transform traditional card collections into liquid, social experiences. **Key developments:** - TCG collections becoming programmable and tradeable on-chain - Users can interact socially around their digital card ownership - Platform launching on Arbitrum's L2 infrastructure **Community event:** Live pack opening session scheduled for next Thursday at 9pm ET on X, featuring over $1,000 in prizes. This represents a shift in how collectors engage with trading card games, combining the traditional hobby with blockchain's programmability and liquidity features.
Arbitrum Foundation Launches Open House London Buildathon for Early-Stage Teams
The **Arbitrum Foundation** has opened applications for its **Open House London Buildathon**, a global online program designed to help early-stage teams build onchain products. **Program Details:** - Combines builder program with startup accelerator - Focuses on AI, payments, and DeFi primitives - Targets founders entering the programmable economy - Built on the Arbitrum Platform The initiative aims to support teams transitioning ideas into functional onchain products through structured guidance and resources. [Apply here](https://arbitrum-london.hackquest.io/)
Arbitrum Launches Mentorship Program for 13 Selected Teams
**Arbitrum Foundation** has selected **13 teams** from over 900 applicants for its first **8-week Mentorship Program**, focusing on AI, payments, RWAs, and emerging DeFi. **Program highlights:** - Hands-on support from [Pendle](https://twitter.com/pendle_fi), [Variational](https://twitter.com/variational_io), [IOSG Ventures](https://twitter.com/IOSGVC), and [Horizen Labs](https://twitter.com/HorizenLabs) - Structured guidance on product strategy, go-to-market, liquidity design, distribution, and fundraising - Culminates in a **$100K Demo Day** featuring top VCs including [Pantera Capital](https://twitter.com/PanteraCapital), [Electric Capital](https://twitter.com/ElectricCapital), and [Lightspeed Venture Partners](https://twitter.com/lightspeedvp) Teams will refine their products and connect directly with investors throughout the program. [Read the full announcement](https://blog.arbitrum.foundation/meet-the-builders-the-first-cohort-of-arbitrum-mentorship-program/)
🏗️ 13 Teams Building the Programmable Economy
Thirteen early-stage teams are building infrastructure for the programmable economy, spanning DeFi, institutional trading, and real-world asset integration. **Key Projects:** - **CarbonTerminal**: Bridges offchain liquidity onchain with 750+ markets - **PrismFi**: DeFi superapp combining trading, launching, and prediction markets - **LayerV**: Institutional-grade options trading platform - **t3tris_finance**: Infrastructure for asset managers running onchain strategies - **twynexyz**: Unlocks borrowing power through credit delegation - **capa_fi**: Cross-border payment infrastructure for emerging markets - **EstateProtocol (USDre)**: Standardizes real estate as DeFi collateral - **reinforce_fi**: Self-custodial yield-bearing onchain dollar - **tiltprotocol**: Converts strategies into tokenized funds - **bondoncredit**: Credit scoring and lending for AI agents - **Kustodia_mx**: Onchain escrow for high-value LATAM transactions - Two additional projects to be announced These teams are building the infrastructure layer that makes global markets fully programmable onchain.
🌎 El Dorado Launches International VISA Card for USDT Payments on Arbitrum
El Dorado has introduced an **International VISA Card** that enables global USDT payments powered by Arbitrum. **Key features:** - Pay, send, and receive USDT worldwide - Low transaction costs with instant settlement - 24/7 accessibility - Eliminates traditional payment friction The card builds on El Dorado's existing platform, which serves **over 1 million users across 7+ countries in Latin America**. The company addresses regional challenges including inflation, high transfer costs, and limited USD access by converting stablecoins into practical financial tools. Users can save, send, convert, and now spend digital dollars through USDT on Arbitrum, all within a single application. This development represents a step toward making cryptocurrency-based payments more accessible for everyday transactions in markets where traditional banking infrastructure faces limitations.