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Associated Press
a day ago
- Business
- Associated Press
VEX 2025 Global CFD Trading Championship Opens Registration
08/11/2025, Hong Kong, Hong Kong // PRODIGY: Feature Story // $1 Million Prize Pool, 7-Day Cross-Timezone Competition, Traders from Around the World Go Head-to-Head Eastern Time August 2, 2025, VEX Volcano Exchange, an international digital asset platform, today announced the official opening of registration for the VEX 2025 Global CFD Trading Championship. The competition will launch on September 1, 2025, and run for seven consecutive days, welcoming traders worldwide. With a total prize pool of $1 million USD, thousands of participants from 84 countries and regions have already expressed interest and initiated registration. As one of the largest international trading competitions in recent years, this event emphasizes real-world performance of trading strategies across live market conditions. It spans multiple asset classes including digital assets, stock indices, forex, commodities, and derivatives of real-world assets (RWA), offering both professional and retail traders a transparent, fair arena to compete. Competition Mechanics: High-Intensity Realism, Mirroring Professional Trading Environments The 7-day tournament fully covers the Asian, European, and North American trading sessions, requiring participants to continuously manage positions, control risk, and optimize execution under sustained market pressure. The structure mirrors the operational pace of professional traders in hedge funds and proprietary trading firms, rigorously testing psychological resilience, adaptability, and cross-market analytical skills. Compared to previous editions, the 2025 scoring system has been refined to include Sharpe Ratio, maximum drawdown, and trade frequency rationality, in addition to final return. This multi-dimensional evaluation discourages high-risk, all-in strategies and rewards disciplined, sustainable trading behavior. Participants must deposit a minimum of $1,000 USD as initial capital, which will be held in segregated accounts exclusively for competition trading. No additional fees are charged by the platform. Leverage is set at industry-standard levels and adjusted dynamically per asset class. Four Trading Arenas, Separate Leaderboards, Multi-Dimensional Challenges The championship features four distinct trading arenas, each with its own leaderboard and dedicated prizes: Traders may specialize in one arena or compete across all four to qualify for the 'Ultimate Trader' overall ranking. The top 10 in the composite ranking will receive additional rewards and industry-recognized certification. Technology Infrastructure: Low Latency, High Availability, Auditable Execution To ensure fairness and execution quality, VEX aggregates liquidity from over a dozen Tier-1 liquidity providers (LPs), building a deep order book. The average order execution speed is under 10 milliseconds, with historical data showing 92% of orders executed with zero slippage — significantly outperforming industry averages. The system employs a distributed microservices architecture, deployed across multiple data centers with disaster recovery and automatic failover mechanisms, ensuring over 99.9% system uptime. The core trading engine has passed stress tests under tens of thousands of concurrent users, supporting bulk orders, algorithmic strategies, and high-frequency trading modes simultaneously. Multi-Platform Access: Designed for Professional and Mobile Traders The competition supports access via web, iOS, and Android native apps, accommodating diverse user preferences. The desktop platform offers customizable multi-screen workspaces, drag-and-drop layouts, layered technical indicators, and real-time alerts. The mobile app features biometric login, price movement push notifications, and a streamlined trading interface — enabling rapid response during volatile market events. All platforms share the same trading core, ensuring consistent logic and execution results, eliminating unfair advantages from 'platform arbitrage' or 'device-based disparities.' Context: RWA Growth Drives Derivatives Innovation Since its launch, VEX Volcano Exchange has focused on tokenizing real-world assets (RWA), enabling fractional ownership, enhanced liquidity, and cross-border transfer via blockchain technology — opening new investment channels for global investors. According to research firm ChainRadar, the global RWA market surpassed $50 billion USD in 2024, with an annual growth rate exceeding 60%. As regulatory frameworks mature, more traditional financial institutions are exploring collaboration with blockchain platforms. Registration and Key Dates Participants can register, deposit funds, and download the trading guide at the official website: Industry Insight: Trading Competitions as a Talent Pipeline In recent years, the number of trading competitions worldwide has steadily increased. Beyond VEX, numerous exchanges, hedge funds, and blockchain projects are using such events to identify promising trading talent — with top performers often receiving internship offers, job placements, or capital backing. Industry experts note that these competitions not only raise public awareness of financial markets but also provide young traders with a low-barrier, real-world training ground — especially valuable in regions with limited access to traditional financial career paths. VOLCANO CAPITAL LIMITED Contact Us Address：RM C1，11/F TML TOWER 3 HOI，SHING RD TSUEN WAN HONG KONG Email: [email protected] Website: Disclaimer: This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies (including product offerings, regulatory plans and business plans) and may change without notice. You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Source published by Submit Press Release >> VEX 2025 Global CFD Trading Championship Opens Registration
Malaysian Reserve
02-07-2025
- Malaysian Reserve
VEX Robotics Elevates STEM Education with Competition Drone Offering and Revolutionary AI Coding Robot at ISTE Live
VEX AIR Competition Drone and VEX AIM Coding Robot expand hands-on learning experiences, making aeronautics and artificial intelligence accessible to students worldwide SAN ANTONIO, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — VEX Robotics, a leader in K-12 STEM education, is proud to feature its first drone product, the VEX AIR Competition Drone, alongside the innovative VEX AIM Coding Robot, at ISTELive 25. These offerings redefine STEM and computer science education, providing middle, high school and college students with unparalleled hands-on experiences in aeronautics, robotics and artificial intelligence. The VEX AIM Coding Robot introduces a revolutionary approach to principles behind AI and computer science education – like pathfinding, automation, and sensor feedback. Designed for middle and high school students, VEX AIM makes complex artificial intelligence concepts accessible and engaging through playful, real-world learning. The technology behind VEX AIM teaches students how to use sensor-driven logic to navigate real-world problems. This reflects VEX Robotics' dedication to provide innovative, accessible educational tools that show students how computer science concepts apply directly to their world. For ISTELive 25, VEX will also unveil the VEX AIM Classroom Bundle, which will be on display at their booth. This multi-robot bundle is designed to help teachers organize VEX AIM in their classroom. The VEX AIR Competition Drone integrates aeronautics, robotics and coding into an advanced educational platform for high school and college students. As VEX Robotics' first drone product, VEX AIR offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with cutting-edge technology, apply hands-on STEM concepts and prepare for careers in aerospace and robotics. The VEX AIR Competition Drone equips educators with key tools to launch STEM learning: the drone, dual joystick controller, interchangeable mission modules, sensors, cameras, and headset. 'At VEX Robotics, we are committed to empowering students with the skills and experiences necessary for the jobs of tomorrow,' said Jason McKenna, Vice President of Global Educational Strategy at VEX Robotics. 'With VEX AIR, we're providing students with a hands-on experience that bridges the gap between theoretical STEM concepts and real-world applications, preparing them for the future of technology and innovation. Simultaneously, VEX AIM is a continuation of our journey to make advanced concepts like AI universally accessible, ensuring all students can meaningfully engage with computer science and develop critical thinking.' For more information on the VEX AIR Competition Drone, the VEX AIM Coding Robot, and to explore the comprehensive resources available to educators, visit: About VEX Robotics:VEX Robotics is a leading provider of education and competition robotics products to schools, universities and robotics teams worldwide. From Pre-Kindergarten to Career, VEX provides educators and students with accessible, scalable and affordable robotics solutions. A VEX Robotics project encourages teamwork, leadership and problem solving among groups. They allow educators to easily customize projects to students' ability levels, inspiring and preparing the STEM problem-solvers of tomorrow. Media Contact:Madeleine
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
WC robotics team prepares for VEX Robotics World Championships
Over a year ago, Washington Catholic's Ethan Armstrong, Jace Hammer and Kaden Yonce started working on their team robot for this season's VEX Robotics contests. They tweaked designs. Changed the coding to run THE CARDINAL multiple times, rewrote manuals and have spent countless hours finding ways to have a edge over the other teams they face. 'We started working on this robot right after Worlds last year,' said Armstrong, who said VEX releases the challenge for the competition year at the conclusion of the world championships. All that work and dedication has paid off as the trio of WC Cardinals will head to the VEX Robotics World Championships May 6-8 in Dallas, Texas, where they will be one of more than 800 qualifying teams to take the field. 'We qualified on a skills challenge,' said Armstrong, a senior who plans to continue pursing his passion for robotics at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology in the fall. 'Right now, there are 840 teams who have qualified to go to Dallas for Worlds.' The path to earning a spot in the world championships where they are guaranteed 10 qualification matches has included eight contests. 'Before, there were some contests we would go out of state for but this year, the contests were all around Indy and southern Indiana,' said Armstrong who serves as the driver for THE CARDINAL. Those contests netted multiple awards for the team including three tournament championships and multiple skills and creator's awards including one at the state championships earlier this month. The set up for worlds will be just like the others this year. 'We will have a minute and 45 seconds for driving,' said Yonce who serves as the team drive coach. 'The first 15 seconds the robot cannot move with human intervention.' Hammer's job is to make sure THE CARDINAL is prepared for the challenge. 'I'm the mechanic. I help set up the field and make sure we have full batteries and plenty of air,' said Hammer, adding the team works with coach Ryan Hoyt after school at least three days a week. While THE CARDINAL will be the only WC robot heading to Dallas, thanks to robotics grant from the Indiana Department of Education, the high school was able to form two additional robotics teams this year. 'This is the first year we've been able to have more than one team,' said Sarah Voges, Washington Catholic marketing director. 'Those funds have really allowed us to expand the opportunities for our students.' While grants help pay for equipment, they don't pay for the cost of travel to the world championships. The cost of the trip is around $5,000 and those wanted to support the students can bring cash or checks to the parish office. For more information email Hoyt at rhoyt@ Check out the video of THE CARDINAL in action at
Arab Times
09-02-2025
- Science
- Arab Times
Kuwait's 2nd National Robotics Championship kicks off with over 800 participants
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 9: The second edition of Kuwait's National Robotics Championship kicked off on Sunday at Kuwait University (KU), drawing over 800 students from both public and private schools. This prestigious event, organized by KU in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Public Authority for Youth, serves as a qualifier for international robotics competitions, including the global VEX competition. Speaking to KUNA on the sidelines of the event, Dr. Mohammad Bin Sabt, Acting Dean of the College of Science at KU, highlighted the high level of participation, with more than 170 teams from across the country competing in a variety of challenges. Dr. Bin Sabt emphasized that the winning team would earn the opportunity to represent Kuwait at the VEX global competition, a significant international event for robotics. The competition features several key categories, including the VEX Robotics challenge, SeaPerch, Aerial Drone competitions, and the Open Innovation Challenge. The latter focuses on practical applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing real-world problems. Dr. Bin Sabt underscored the importance of AI, explaining that students are tasked with developing solutions to issues such as traffic management and school cafeteria operations using AI technology. In addition to the championship, Dr. Bin Sabt announced that the College of Science, in collaboration with the College of Life Sciences, plans to introduce two new academic programs in AI and cybersecurity in the upcoming academic year, starting in September. This move reflects Kuwait University's ongoing efforts to equip students with the skills necessary to excel in rapidly advancing technological fields. He also noted that over 400 Kuwaiti students are currently pursuing postgraduate studies in AI and cybersecurity, a dramatic increase from just 20 students in 2016. Nasser Al-Sheikh, Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Youth, also spoke about the event's role in fostering a culture of innovation among Kuwait's youth. He emphasized that the championship aligns with Kuwait's broader vision of advancing technology and innovation, offering young people a platform to showcase their talents and contribute to the country's technological progress. Al-Sheikh expressed his admiration for the enthusiasm and commitment shown by participants, wishing them success in representing Kuwait on the international stage. The championship also included an exhibition showcasing the work of government and private schools, ministries, and institutions, including KUNA. These exhibitors presented their innovative projects, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence, demonstrating the growing interest and investment in the field across various sectors of Kuwaiti society. With its focus on robotics, AI, and problem-solving, the National Robotics Championship not only highlights the growing interest in technology among Kuwaiti youth but also sets the stage for future advancements in the country's educational and technological landscape.
