
NEM Announces SYMBOL Opt-in Date for XEM Holders
NEM, an enterprise-focused blockchain platform, is now closing in for the launch of its new blockchain SYMBOL from NEM. SYMBOL mainnet is estimated to be launched
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Since 2011, thanks to the standard Bitcoin open source, new cryptocurrencies known as Altcoins are beginning to emerge, that use blockchain technology as an alternative to Bitcoin, complementing their ecosystem with new algorithms and functionalities.
Some of the best known altcoins are Ethereum [ETH], Ripple [XRP], Tron [TRX] or Litecoin [LTC].
Today there are many exchange houses or crypto exchanges, where these cryptocurrencies have established themselves as a new investment market for financial assets that grows in volume and complexity every day.
Some of the best known cryptocurrency exchanges and where you can make your exchanges are: Binance, Poloniex, Kukoin, or Kraken, among others.
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NEM, an enterprise-focused blockchain platform, is now closing in for the launch of its new blockchain SYMBOL from NEM. SYMBOL mainnet is estimated to be launched

Emurgo, has announced a new partnership with a real-time Cardano ADA stake pool data service provider ADApools.org to provide transparent staking data to ADA users.
![Algorand [ALGO] New Update Promises Scalability and Speed for DApps](https://crypto-economy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ALGORAND-1.jpg)
Algorand Inc., the developers of Algorand blockchain protocol, has announced a new set of smart contract functionalities on its blockchain that promise speed and scalability for

The largest DApp network TRON has entered decentralized finance (DeFi) race with the launch of the decentralized exchange protocol JustSwap on its native Tron blockchain.

Nervos is the latest public blockchain service to integrate Chainlink. The new partnership is focused on providing off-chain data using Chainlink’s oracle to Nervos public blockchain.
![Ripple [XRP] Ranks 123rd in Inc500 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America](https://crypto-economy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/XRP-GROW.jpg)
Payment focused blockchain company Ripple is enjoying more good news despite the worst performance of its native coin XRP. According to a list of 5000 companies,
![Polkadot [DOT] Trading Starts on Kraken Today, August 18, Attention to Changes](https://crypto-economy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/KRAKEN-POLKADOT.jpg)
Kraken exchange announced the addition of Polkadot token DOT in its platform starting on August 18th. There will be some changes in the DOT token regarding
![Ripple [XRP] Says Cryptocurrencies Like XRP Can Ensure a Sustainable Digital Future](https://crypto-economy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/DIGITAL-EYE.jpg)
The current financial and payment landscape, triggered by COVID-19 pandemic, is changing at a far more pace than expected. During lockdowns, businesses were forced to use

Plasm is the latest DeFi developer to join the customer-base of Chainlink. It announced the integration of Chainlink Price feeds on Mainnet to provide asset valuation
![BitTorrent [BTT] Enters DeFi Space, Also Surpasses Two 2 Billion Installations](https://crypto-economy.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BITTORRENT-DW.jpg)
Justin Sun-owned BitTorrent, the leading company in peer-to-peer protocols and products, has now entered the DeFi space through its alliance with JUST, a TRX-based lending platform