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September 2, 2020

F1 Delta Time’s REVV token to launch on Uniswap this week

Animoca Brands’ REVV utility token is launching for trade on Uniswap ahead of two upcoming blockchain-powered motorsports games. Blockchain gaming firm Animoca Brands will launch its new REVV token on the popular decentralized exchange Uniswap.REVV will begin trading for Ethereum (ETH) on Uniswap from September 4 at 12 pm UTC. The token’s initial price will […]

Book review: ‘Boom and Bust — A Global History of Financial Bubbles’

This book takes an in depth look at some of the biggest financial bubbles in history: their causes, their commonalities, their effects, even their occasional benefits. But is it an essential read for the cryptocurrency fan? Bitcoin has long had to deal with accusations of bubbledom being levelled at it, although it can hardly protest. […]

Bitcoin drops to $11.1K as USD currency index frustrates BTC price

An uptick in the USD currency index produces an instant plunge for BTC/USD, with the largest cryptocurrency sinking 5% on the day. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 5% to retest $11,000 on Sept. 2 as fresh strength in the U.S. dollar currency index appeared to spell trouble.Cryptocurrency market daily snapshot, Sept. 2. Source: Coin360BTC/USD sees sharp $12,000 […]

Binance-backed WazirX is the latest Indian exchange to launch staking

WazirX is the second Indian crypto exchange to launch in-app staking. The Binance-backed Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX has launched a new in-app staking feature on Sept. 1 that will allow its users to stake cryptocurrencies to earn interests.Staking is the process of holding cryptocurrencies in a wallet to support the operations of a proof-of-stake blockchain […]

Swiss crypto bank Sygnum scores approval for digital asset trading

The digital Swiss franc issuer is now licensed as a “digital asset trading facility.” Sygnum, a major cryptocurrency bank in Switzerland, is preparing to finally introduce digital asset trading after receiving regulatory approval.On Sept. 1, Sygnum announced that it received regulatory approval from the Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), allowing the company to expand its […]

Seoul police reportedly investigating South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Bithumb

Another exchange in South Korea comes under the police spotlight. Seoul police have reportedly raided Bithumb, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea.According to a report by local publication Seoul Shinmun, an intelligence crime unit at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has reportedly conducted search and seizure investigations at Bithumb’s office in the Gangnam District […]

Bitcoin, USD velocity both crash — but BTC price reacted differently

Rampant inflation of the dollar’s M2 money supply is only enriching the “cantillionaires,” Max Keiser argues as its velocity hits record lows. There are more United States dollars than ever, but the rate at which they move around the economy has never been so low.That was according to the Federal Reserve’s own statistics on Aug. […]

The Care Bears’ Care-a-Lot Kingdom is coming to The Sandbox Metaverse

1980s kids favorite, The Care Bears, brings its values of caring and understanding to The Sandbox Metaverse. Blockchain-enabled gaming world The Sandbox announced a partnership with Care Bears owner Cloudco Entertainment on Sept. 2 that will bring a virtual representation of Care-a-Lot Kingdom to the platform.Players will be able to explore the Care-a-Lot environment and […]

Omniex CEO says the current regulatory landscape is not a barrier for blockchain

Current regulation will only push crypto forward according to Omniex CEO. Hu Liang, co-founder and CEO of Omniex, is well-versed in the digital payments space and institutional investing. During an interview, he told Cointelegraph that he doesn’t consider the current regulatory landscape to be a barrier for blockchain or crypto investment. Omniex is an independent institutional […]

Indian exchange CoinDCX cements crypto educational agenda

Crypto exchange CoinDCX announces two new professional training courses for cryptocurrency traders and experts. Despite concerns about possible anti-crypto legislation in the near future, Indian crypto firms are rolling out educational programs and professional training for the crypto-curious. Cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX announced on Sept. 2 that it will be integrating into an online training and blockchain […]