February 10, 2026 – edgeX, a decentralized trading infrastructure for perpetual markets and broader trading, today announced a strategic investment from Circle Ventures. edgeX edgeX supports perpetual trading use cases where stablecoins are used for trading and settlement, an area that aligns with Circle’s broader focus on expanding stablecoin utility within decentralized financial systems. Circle plans to integrate native USDC and its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) with the EDGE Chain, subject to completion. The EDGE Chain is a blockchain that powers edgeX, and is purpose-built for performance-intensive trading applications. EDGE Chain The upcoming launch of native USDC and CCTP on EDGE is expected to enable new use cases for institutions, developers, traders, infrastructure providers, market makers, and other EDGE ecosystem users. According to internal metrics, edgeX currently supports hundreds of thousands of transacting addresses and processes billions of dollars in daily trading volume, with substantial open interest and liquidity across its markets. internal metrics The edgeX mobile application has seen strong adoption, particularly across Asia, reflecting a broader shift toward mobile-first trading behavior. edgeX mobile application More recently, RWA-linked perpetual markets, such as stock and commodity perpetuals - have emerged as a key area of growth for edgeX, alongside spot trading and prediction markets. In parallel, the company continues to develop the EDGE Chain to support performance-intensive, trading-focused applications. stock commodity For more information or to access the platform, visit the edgeX website. edgeX website About edgeX edgeX is a decentralized onchain perpetual trading platform, specializing in capital-efficient, high-frequency perpetual trading and stablecoin-native infrastructure for global retail users. Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are speculative, complex, and involve high risks. This can mean high prices volatility and potential loss of your initial investment. You should consider your financial situation, investment purposes, and consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions. The HackerNoon editorial team has only verified the story for grammatical accuracy and does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of the information stated in this article. This story was published as a press release by Blockmanwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program This story was published as a press release by Blockmanwire under HackerNoon’s Business Blogging Program Program Program

Circle Ventures Invests In EdgeX, Bringing USDC To The EDGE Chain

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