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Crypto News Summary - July 29

General News:
China dominates 2020 global blockchain patent applications.
Philippines central bank considers issuing its own digital currency.
Aussie exchanges partner with crypto tax firm as ATO eyes traders.

Coin Specific News:
Polyient Games to bring NFT-focused decentralized exchange to Ava Labs’ Avalanche.
Swingby staking with up to 50% APR has been launched on BitMax.
NEM has launched a NEM HUB that rewards users for their contributions.
300,000,000 USDT (299,651,500 USD) minted at Tether Treasury.
DeFi Lender Aave rolls out governance token on path to decentralization.
Theta partner with Ludena Protocol to integrate THETA.tv into the popular Korean gaming app

Exchanges:
BitMax will list TrustSwap (SWAP) on July 30.
Coinbase Custody now supports deposits and withdrawals for Dad ($DAD).
Bitfinex will list Elrond (ERD) on August 17 and will enable ERD staking.
Huobi launches digital asset custody platform.
Binance has launched a fiat-to-crypto trading platform in Australia.
Bakkt Bitcoin Futures smashes records two days running.

Cool tech fact:
Currently, around 18.5 million bitcoin have been mined, leaving under three million more to be introduced into circulation.

Quote of the day:
“Flowers grow back even after the harshest winters. You will too.” – Jennae Cecilia

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Crypto News Summary - July 30

General News:
Malaysia’s Stock Exchange eyes Blockchain for bond market digitization.
Russian crypto scams triple in first half of 2020.
Bank of England is building payments network to support a potential digital Pound.

Coin Specific News:
Elrond (ERD) has started its Mainnet genesis ceremony.
Bitcoin transaction fees surge as demand for the network rockets higher.
Ethereum is the best-performing asset class of 2020.
Cardano introduces proof-of-stake with ‘Shelley’ hard fork.

Exchanges:
Circle is partnering with Genesis Global Trading to build out its USDC yield and lending services.
Binance Futures will launch RLC/USDT perpetual contract with up to 50x leverage.
Diginex’s Equos set to become first crypto exchange listed in US.
BitFlyer and Brave's new partnership to finally let Japanese Users Earn BAT.
eToro announces acquisition to support debit card launch.

Cool tech fact:
 As the creator of Bitcoin is still unknown, some people even say that the coin was created by four companies – Samsung, Toshiba, Nakamichi, Motorola – in collaboration.

Quote of the day:
“The secret of your future is hidden in your daily routine.” – Mike Murdock

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Crypto News Summary - July 31

General News:
Indian government confirms crypto bill is 'awaiting approval'.
Putin signs bill that will prohibit the use of cryptocurrencies for payment in Russia.
Twitter says spear-phishing attack on employees led to breach.
Travel giant CWT pays $4.5 million BTC ransom to cyber criminals.

Coin Specific News:
Bitcoin joins the Alt-season breaking $11k.
FIO Protocol (FIO) got listed on Binance as of  July 31.
XRP is up 30% and has 30 new whales.

Exchanges:
Russian interest in Paxful’s P2P platform surges 350%.
SEC wants to start scrutinizing Binance chain transactions.
Coinbase has released a new list of assets that potentially may be listed on the exchange.
Binance Staking launches locked staking support for IRIS.

Cool tech fact:
34,660,975 was the number of blockchain wallet users worldwide, as of the first quarter of 2019

Quote of the day:
“You will never always be motivated, so you must learn to be disciplined.” –Unknown

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Crypto News Summary - August 1

General News:
Philippines Central Bank mulls CBDC issuance.
Joe Rogan urges 200 million listeners to buy Bitcoin.

Coin Specific News:
Ethereum classic ETC chain experienced a chain reorg of 3693 blocks at block 10904146.
Bitcoin ends July at highest monthly close since 2017 peak.
Ethereum and Bitcoin Whales move $231,000,000 in crypto as Ripple shifts 37,000,000 XRP from Genesis Wallet.
XRP hits $0.26 highest since February.
DeFi market capitalization passed $8 billion
Ethereum rockets to $380 to post 10% one-day surge.

Cool tech fact:
Now 15% of American adults owns crypto.

Quote of the day:
“It’s okay to be a glowstick: Sometimes we have to break before we shine.” – Jadah Sellner

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Crypto News Summary - August 3

General News:
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to launch Blockchain securities platform.
YouTube bans crypto channel for 'encouraging illegal activities'.
Twitter hacker owns $3.4M in Bitcoin, court sets bail at $725k.
Charlie Lee, Adam Back lead $3.1M private raise for Blockchain game ‘Infinite Fleet’.

Coin Specific News:
Bitcoin holding strong at $11K, but 100 SMA holds the key to start fresh rally.
Ethereum 2.0 Medalla Testnet expected on Aug 4.
Stakingdrops for Polkadot and Tezos will go live on Stafi as of  Aug 4.
Matic pledges $5M in tokens to entice DeFi. projects into building on Its network
DeFi platform Hedget raises seed funding from FBG and NGC.
CryptoCom announced MCO to CRO token swap that will last till November.

Exchanges:
MXC lists FUND in the Assessment Zone . The exchange is also holding a Trading Competition with 86,666 FUND Giveaway.
Huobi hires former banking giant executive to lead new DeFi fund.


Cool tech fact:
 As of August 3, 2020 Bitcoin's market cap was bigger than Intel or Coca-Cola

Quote of the day:
“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love doing and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.” ― Maya Angelou

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Crypto News Summary - August 4

General News:
Government-owned Swiss bank is launching crypto trading and custody services.
SEC wants to buy a blockchain forensics tool for monitoring smart contracts.
Russia’s biggest bank to launch its own stablecoin.

Coin Specific News:
MiLk will get listed on KuCoin on August 6.
Serum initial exchange offering will take place on FTX and BitMax on August 7.
Avalanche partners with Whiteblock to optimize Blockchain security and performance.
Polkadot  trading & staking to be enabled on BitMax after DOT transfers enabled.
Matic partner Bluzelle to enable decentralized storage for Matic DApps.
Verasity’s VeraWallet to offer DeFi services to its users.

Exchanges:
Coinbase Custody now supports deposits and withdrawals for Celo.
Bitfinex offers up to $400M reward for return of 2016 stolen BTC.

Cool tech fact:
About 75% of people have no idea what an initial coin offering (ICO) is

Quote of the day:
“The key to success is to start before you are ready.” – Marie Forleo

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Crypto News Summary - August 5

General News:
Coca-Cola embraces DLT and Ethereum for supply chain efficiency.
India to ban trade in cryptocurrency, government working on a law.

Coin Specific News:
Theta protocol integrates Microsoft PlayReady industry.
Geeq will have a premiere listing on BitMax on August 6.
Verasity has updated its Esports fight club tournament Site.
Ethereum transaction fees fall by 75% as congestion eases.
2key network launches 2key Reputation Mining V1, a token economy based on reputation.

Exchanges:
Coinbase Wallet supports crypto blockchain domains via Unstoppable Domains.
Binance will host The Sandbox (SAND) Initial Exchange Offering on August 14.
CoinList will host Near Protocol token sale as of August 11.

Cool tech fact:
The Finance sector, with over 60% market capitalization, is at the top of the list of industries investing in and utilizing the benefits of blockchain.

Quote of the day:
“You can’t let your failures define you. You have to let your failures teach you.” – Barack Obama

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Crypto News Summary - August 6

General News:
NBA top shot launches P2P marketplace for collectible tokens.
Goldman Sachs eyes own token as bank appoints new head of digital assets.
Chinese Commercial Banks test a CBDC-linked digital wallet.

Coin Specific News:
Bitcoin eyes $14K as US Dollar Breaks Below Classic Support.
Ethereum classic suffers second 51% attack in a week.
Band Protocol is launching on Coinbase Pro.
PCHAIN price is up 190% after token burn announcement.
Stafi Protocol has started StakingDrops for Cosmos (ATOM) and Kusama on August 6.

Exchanges:
OKEx launches Indian P2P trading platform despite legal uncertainty.
IDEX raises $2.5m to rebuild hybrid exchange for algorithmic traders.
Binance Staking launches locked staking support for LTO.

Cool tech fact:
As of January 2019, the Bitcoin mining reward was 12.5 BTC per block

Quote of the day:
“Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces smart people into thinking they can’t lose.” – Bill Gates

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Crypto News Summary - August 7

General News:
Wirex USA receives license from state of Georgia.
North Korea reportedly using Altcoins to convert $1.5B in stolen funds to cash.
German authorities seize $30 million worth of crypto from pirate streaming site.

Coin Specific News:
Bitcoin averaged over 1 million daily active addresses for the first time since January 2018.
Tokamak Network (TON) will have a public pre-listing auction on Upbit Indonesia on August 11.
Ethereum DeFi’s Balancer surges 25%.
pTokens project launches pNetwork DAO with staking rewards of 42% APR interest.

Exchanges:
Uniswap has closed $11M USD private fundraising round.
Binance says New York banks can now use its Stablecoin after watchdog approval.
CoinDCX becomes first India Exchange to offer users crypto staking.
Bittrex and Poloniex move for summary judgment in market manipulation case.

Cool tech fact:
The number of search queries and interest for ‘Bitcoin’ in Google was the highest in December 2017

Quote of the day:
“Defeat is a state of mind; no one is ever defeated until defeat is accepted as a reality.” – Bruce Lee

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Crypto News Summary - August 8

General News:
— Major South Korean Bank joins the crypto custody business.
Russia is set to create a new regime for tokenized securities.
— Real Estate Blockchain firm Ubitquity to build tokenized title platform.

Coin Specific News:
DeFi platform Compound launches permission-less price oracle
Meter is now listed on Gate exchange.
Ethereum DeFi’s poster child Compound surges 15%.

Exchanges:
Huobi will list Balancer on August 9th.
Binance inches closer to overtaking BitMEX in Bitcoin trading liquidity.
OKEx enters India with peer-to-peer crypto trading platform.

Did you know:
The Money printing happening due to the Coronavirus pandemic?

Cool tech fact:
Bitcoin is almost as big as Bank of America.

Quote of the day:
“The trouble is, you think you have time.” –Buddha

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Crypto News Summary- August 10

General News:
Major South Korean bank, KB Kookmin Bank, joins the crypto custody business.
Chainalysis launches certified investigative partnership program to meet demand for cryptocurrency investigation services.
Facebook goes all-in on finTech with launch of new subsidiary.
Grayscale launches ad campaign, telling investors to move to digital currencies.

Coin Specific News:
ViaBTC founder considering building a new Bitcoin fork inherited from $BCH called Bitcoin Cat.
Japanese Messaging Giant LINE’s LN Token begins tradingon BitMax.
Bitcoin welcomes $12,000 as market cap gains $9 Billion today.
Dai supply hits record $400 million on DeFi momentum.
Yearn Finance (YFI) rallies 55% in one hour after Binance listing.
DeFi token MFT hits quarterly high following 84% rally.

Cool tech fact:
The average TikTok user spends more than 50 minutes per day on the app.

Quote of the day:
"When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves." — Viktor E. Frankl

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Crypto News Summary - August 11

General News:
Russia’s new crypto analytics system to track Dash and Monero.
Facebook unveiled a new group to pursue payments and commerce opportunities.
China’s national blockchain network launched new global portal.

Coin Specific News:
Bitcoin price holds strong above $11,500.
Stafi Protocol will start StakingDrops for Matic, Harmony  and Kava on August 12, 19:00 (UTC+8).
Cypherium announced plan to have a public sale in August this year.
Binance-backed SXP jumps 25% on new products launch.

Exchanges:
DEX protocol Uniswap added nearly 58,000 users in July.
European agency declines deal between Binance's CZ and Union Bank.
Binance list Serum  as of August 11th
Decentralized exchange 1inch has closed $2.8M USD private fund.

Cool tech fact:
Warren Buffett said in an interview in 2014 that he thinks Bitcoin was nothing more than a “mirage” and just a way to transfer money

Quote of the day:
‘Competing at the highest level is not about winning. It’s about preparation, courage, understanding, nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result.” – Joe Torre

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Crypto News Summary - August 12

General News:
Grayscale tells SEC its Bitcointrust rose $1.6b over six months.
IBM executive reveals plans to help banks capitalize on DeFi.
Hong Kong’s Greater Bay area to launch China’s Digital Yuan.

Coin Specific News:
Deposits in ‘monetary experiment’ meme token YAM break $460m.
Numeraire (NMR) is launching on Coinbase Pro on August 17.
DeFi token Serum
surges 1500% in 12 hours after listing.
Ripple partner Flare to launch a new crypto asset for XRP holders.
Compound rallies 35% following YAM farming launch.

Exchanges:
Binance Futures launch MKR USDT-margined perpetual contract with up to 50x leverage.

Cool tech fact:
In 1986, The Legend of Zelda became the first console game that allowed you to save your progress

Quote of the day:
“Losers quit when they fail. Winners fail until they succeed.” –Robert T. Kiyosaki

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Crypto News Summary - August 14

General News:
China to launch major expansion of digital currency trials.
— $600M crypto ad ban class action filed in Australian court.
Singapore’s Central Bank backs new code of practice for crypto companies.

Coin Specific News:
$12K Bitcoin price in sight as retail,. institutional traders turn ‘greedy’
Curve Finance (CRV) gets listed on Binance, OKEx and Huobi on August 14.
Tachyon Protocol (IPX) gets listed on Coinone KRW market on August 14th.
Tron rallies 15% and showing early signs of strong uptrend.

Exchanges:
BitMEX announces mandatory KYC for all users beginning August 28.
Crypto Exchange INX plans $117M US IPO with small Israeli underwriter.

Cool tech fact:
Pop-up ads were created by a man named Ethan Zuckerman more than 20 years ago. In 2014, he issued an apology for creating the ‘internet’s original sin.’

Quote of the day:
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” ― Dalai Lama XIV

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