We just turned 5! Along with this anniversary, we celebrated several other exciting milestones in June.
We are proud to announce that Crypto.com is now a Formula 1® Global Partner and the inaugural partner of the new Sprint series for 2021. As part of this partnership deal, we will have a trackside presence at every race. Crypto.com will also present a brand new award, which will be announced ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix—stay tuned!
On the product side, we launched the highly-anticipated mobile version of the Crypto.com Exchange. This new app enables users to access key features, manage their account, and trade on the go. We also introduced the virtual Crypto.com Visa Card to users in the U.S. after launching the feature in the EU.
We also integrated with global fintech firm Circle to introduce USD deposits and withdrawals to 30+ countries around the world. Users can now transfer USD from their bank accounts and receive USD Coin (USDC) at a 1:1 ratio in the Crypto.com App and Exchange.
Last but not least, to celebrate our 5th anniversary, we dropped 10,000 “Mystery Box” collectibles on Crypto.com/NFT that contain USD 500,000 worth of rewards! Read on for details about these updates and more.
Highlights:
The Crypto.com Exchange Is Now Available on Mobile
The mobile version of the Crypto.com Exchange has officially launched. The Exchange App enables users to access key features, manage their account, and trade on the go. Download the Crypto.com Exchange App in the App Store or Google Play.
Formula 1® Announces Crypto.com as Global Partner and Inaugural Partner of the F1 ‘Sprint’ Series
Crypto.com is now a Formula 1® Global Partner and the inaugural partner of the new Sprint series for 2021, with the first event at Silverstone on 17 July, ahead of the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2021. Crypto.com will also have a trackside presence at every race as part of a partnership deal with Formula 1®. Learn more about it here.
Canis Major – Phase I of the Crypto.org Chain Is Now Live
Canis Major – Phase I of the Crypto.org Chain is now live. It will support NFT operations natively on the Crypto.org Chain, including minting, transfer, and burn. More details here.
Virtual Cards Are Now Available in the U.S.
Crypto.com App users can now apply for a Crypto.com Visa Card and once approved, make online purchases before their physical card arrives. Virtual cards can also be added to Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay for contactless in-store payments. Learn more here.
Crypto.com 5th Anniversary Special Drop
We’ve released 10,000 “Mystery Box” NFTs that contain USD 500,000 worth of prizes to celebrate our 5th anniversary. Every single “Mystery Box” includes a reward—it can be a limited-edition NFT, tokens, or the 1 BTC Grand Prize! Campaign details here.
Crypto.com App and Exchange Introduces Global USD Deposits With Circle
Crypto.com is pleased to announce our partnership with Circle to introduce USD deposits to the Crypto.com App and Exchange. Users can now conveniently transfer USD from their bank accounts and receive the funds in USD Coin (USDC) at a 1:1 ratio. Withdrawals will be enabled soon. Learn more about this feature in the App and Exchange.
Crypto Earn Adds Polygon (MATIC)
Crypto Earn now supports MATIC. Users can receive up to 12% p.a. on their deposits, paid in MATIC, and Crypto.com Private users can earn up to 14% p.a. More details here.
Increased Interest Rate for ETH and DOT on Crypto Earn
We have increased the interest rates for ETH (up to 6.5% p.a.) and DOT (up to 12.5% p.a.) on Crypto Earn. Details here.
Now on Supercharger: BTC
BTC is now listed on Supercharger. This time, participants can also enter a Bonus Lucky Draw to win 1 BTC by depositing at least 1,000 CRO into the Supercharger pool. Learn more about the event here.
800K Followers on Twitter
We now have 800K+ followers on Twitter! A big thank you to the community—let’s keep accelerating the world’s transition to cryptocurrency together. Be sure to follow us on Twitter if you haven’t done so already.
Crypto.org Chain Updates:
Perseverance Signed Its One-Millionth Block on the Crypto.org Chain
Perseverance signed its one-millionth block on the Crypto.org Chain, and they created an NFT to mark this occasion. 207 NFTs were minted and transferred, incurring only 0.055 CRO in fees. Details here.
Crypto.org Chain Dev Update 15
This Dev Update included updates for our Phase I Canis Major upgrade, Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC), and desktop wallet. More details can be found here.
Crypto.com/NFT Updates:
Crypto.com/NFT Drops in June
Here are the Crypto.com/NFT drops from June:
- “Fading Memories” – stfeyes
- “Dissolved Reality” – DEPLONE
- “IIHF Snipes”, “IIHF Snipes II”, “IIHF Champions” – IIHF World Championship
- “FREE DEEP SOUL” – Camila Nogueira
- “Synthwave from Space” – Senbenito
- “RGB – A World of Colors” – Furstset
- “Wish You Were Here” – Melissa Vincent
- “Ethereum Rocks” – Wildalps
- “SHIKIGAMI” – MasterChew
- “Retro Futura” – Nibera
- “Esoteric Moment” – Lordneutron
- “IMAGINARIUM” – Aron Visuals
- “Twisted Discoveries” – Ragenfection
- “Day Dreams” – Rosco Adrian
- “Roaring Currents” – Herri Susanto
- “My Everyday Magic” – Ashraful Arefin
- “Astro Feelings” – HillyHD
- “The Inexplicable Nature” – Pulkit Kudiwal
Don’t miss out and check out the latest drops on Crypto.com/NFT.
Crypto.com/NFT Collectors Appreciation Campaign
Collect any NFT from one of our upcoming drops or the secondary market, and be entered into a lucky draw to win USD 100 of CRO. We’ll be drawing winners daily—the more you collect, the more chances you’ll have to win. Campaign details here.
Crypto.com/NFT Community Rewards Campaign
Share your favourite collectible from Crypto.com/NFT on Twitter with the hashtag #CryptocomNFT, and be entered into a lucky draw to win USD 200 of CRO. There will be 25 winners! Campaign details here.
Crypto.com Capital Updates:
Crypto.com Capital Invested in Hodooi.com
We’re excited to welcome Hodooi.com to the Crypto.com Capital family, and support the company on its journey to building a multichain NFT marketplace. More details here.
Crypto.com Capital Participates in Strips Finance’s Seed Round
Crypto.com Capital is proud to participate in Strips Finance’s seed round, and supports the company on its journey to build the largest fixed-income trading platform. More details here.
Crypto.com Tax Updates:
Crypto.com Tax Adds 2-Factor Authentication and SHIB Imports
Crypto.com Tax now supports 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) and SHIB imports, in addition to over 1,300 other tokens. The implementation of 2FA provides Crypto.com Tax users with an extra layer of security, further protecting the information that they import to and export from the platform. Learn more here.
Crypto.com App Updates:
Crypto.com App Lists 10 Tokens
RDN, NU, GTC, LPT, AMP, MLN, BOSON, KLAY, RNDR, KEEP have joined the growing list of 100+ cryptocurrencies and stablecoins that are available in the App. Buy crypto at true cost now.
New Deposit and Withdrawal Tokens
RDN, AXS, GTC, XSGD, AMP, MLN, LPT, LUNA, CAKE, XVS, BOSON, IQ, RNDR, KEEP deposits and withdrawals are now supported in the App.
New Tokens for Recurring Buy
Crypto.com App users can now automate weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly purchases of ALGO, KSM, PAXG, ZIL, CHZ, MATIC, MKR, and SOL. Get started with as little as USD 50. More details here.
New Look for the Track Coin Page
The Track Coin page has a new look! Check it out in the Crypto.com App. Available on iOS version 3.98.1 and Android version 3.98.
DIA Airdrop Campaign
As announced in DIA’s community update, DIA is giving back to its community via an airdrop in response to a previous incident. As a platform that currently supports DIA, we plan to distribute the DIA tokens we’ve received from the event to all eligible users who hold DIA. More details here.
Crypto.com DeFi Updates:
Crypto.com DeFi Wallet Now Supports NFTs on the Ethereum Network
We’re excited to announce that Crypto.com DeFi Wallet now supports ERC721 and ERC1155 NFTs on the Ethereum network (requires DeFi Wallet V1.12.0 or above). Users can easily manage and admire their collection in one place by going to the dedicated ‘NFTs’ page in their DeFi Wallet. Learn more here.
Crypto.com DeFi Wallet Swap Is Integrated With DEX Aggregator 1Inch V3
Crypto.com DeFi Wallet Swap is integrated with the decentralised exchange (DEX) aggregator, 1Inch V3. Users can now seamlessly swap 200+ ERC20 tokens with lower network fees and higher liquidity directly via the built-in Swap function in the DeFi Wallet App (requires V1.13.0 or above). More details here.
Crypto.com Exchange Updates:
Crypto.com Exchange Launches Quarterly Futures
Futures Contracts are now live on the Crypto.com Derivatives Exchange, launching with Quarterly Futures. Q3 and Q4 BTCUSD Futures Contracts are now available, and will settle on the last Friday of every quarter at 08:00 UTC (Q3 Futures expire on 24 September, and Q4 expire on 31 December, 2020). Learn more here.
Crypto.com Derivatives Exchange Introduces Multi-Collateral
The Multi-Collateral feature has been added to the Crypto.com Derivatives Exchange. Users can now deposit USDT, USDC, and DAI into their Derivatives Wallet as collateral against their Perpetuals and Futures positions. More details here.
New Perpetual Contracts Are Now Available on the Crypto.com Exchange
MATICUSD, ALGOUSD, SUSHIUSD, and CRVUSD Perpetual Contracts are now available on the Crypto.com Exchange. Traders can use USDT, USDC, and DAI as collateral with leverage of up to 100x, and enjoy discounted trading fees based on the amount of CRO they stake in the Exchange. Learn more here.
New Leveraged Pairs Added to Margin Trading on the Crypto.com Exchange
Margin Trading now supports new leveraged pairs, namely VET/BTC, ADA/BTC, LINK/USDT, ENJ/USDT, YFI/USDT, 1INCH/USDT, CRO/BTC, DOT/BTC, MATIC/USDT, LTC/USDT, KSM/USDT, and ALGO/USDT. Margin Trading allows users to amplify their trading profits through borrowed funds during both up and down market movements, and access up to 3x leverage for supported trading pairs. More details here.
New Lending Collaterals
Exchange users can now borrow against their crypto with a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of up to 50% by depositing WBTC and ALGO as collateral. Read more details here.
New Lending Loan Currencies
Exchange users can now secure a MATIC and 1INCH loan by borrowing against their crypto, and access a loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of up to 50%. More details here.
New Listings on the Exchange
We listed AXS, NANO, GTC, MATIC/BTC, AMP, BOSON, ETH/USDC, ADA/USDC on the Exchange. Trade them now.
Crypto.com Pay Updates:
Crypto.com Pay Now Accepts BTC Payments From Any Wallet
Crypto.com Pay now accepts BTC payments from any wallet. This upgrade will help merchants expand their reach by giving more customers more ways to spend their BTC. More details here.
Community Updates:
Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek on The Future of Money
Our CEO Kris Marszalek spoke about retail crypto trading, NFTs, and more in the first episode of Henri Arslanian’s ‘The Future of Money’ podcast. Listen to it on Spotify/Apple/Google.
AMA With NKN
We hosted a live AMA with Bruce Li, Co-Founder of NKN, on 1 June to discuss and answer viewers’ questions about the project. Missed it? Watch it here.
AMA With Stratis
We hosted a live AMA with Chris Trew, Founder and CEO of Stratis, on 15 June to discuss and answer viewers’ questions about the project. Missed it? Watch it here.
AMA With Cartesi
We hosted a live AMA with Erick de Moura, Founder and CEO of Cartesi, on 30 June to discuss and answer viewers’ questions about the project. Missed it? Watch it here.
Crypto.com Attends Bitcoin 2021
Our SVP of Institutional Sales Diana Pires joined Bitcoin 2021 to discuss how regulators around the world are treating Bitcoin, who hodls Bitcoin, and more. Event details here.
Crypto.com Attends Horasis Global Meeting 2021
Our CCO Antonio Alvarez joined Horasis Global Meeting 2021 to discuss why there’s little harmonisation of AML policies in respect to digital assets and more. Event details here.
Crypto.com Attends FinCrime World Forum 2021
Our CCO Antonio Alvarez joined FinCrime World Forum 2021 to discuss how Virtual Assets firms can ‘bake-in’ good practice, develop sustainable Financial Crime frameworks as an ingredient of long-term success, and more. Event details here.
Crypto.com Supports the Kyber Network (KNC) Token Migration
Crypto.com supported the Kyber Network (KNC) Token Migration on 4 June. More details here.
Crypto.com Supports Theta Network’s Major Upgrade and Hard Fork
Crypto.com supported the Theta Network Major Upgrade and Hard Fork on 30 June. More details here.
Crypto.com Supports Filecoin Networks’ Mainnet Upgrade
Crypto.com supported the Filecoin Network’s Mainnet Upgrade on 30 June. More details here.
Crypto.com Is Accredited and Featured on 4 Protocols’ Official Websites
Crypto.com was accredited and featured on the official websites of Aavegotchi, Cartesi, DIA, and Ontology.
7 Tokens’ RSS Feed Are Integrated with Crypto.com Price Page
Aavegotchi, ANKR, DIA, Digibyte, IOST, NEAR Protocol, and Sandbox tokens’ news feeds were successfully integrated with Crypto.com/Price, enabling users to get first-hand updates from these projects.
Events of the Month:
Crypto.com App Referral Campaign – Singapore Exclusive
The Crypto.com App is back in Singapore, and we celebrated by giving away USD 888 to 10 lucky draw winners who referred friends from Singapore to the App during the month of June. Campaign details here.
DOT Exclusive Campaign
Crypto.com App users who deposited DOT had the chance to win a share of the USD 20,000 prize pool. Campaign details here.
Crypto.com Derivatives Exchange – New Users Special
To invite new and existing Exchange users to try out our derivatives platform, we’ve launched a special campaign with a USD 50,000 prize pool. 1,500 lucky draw winners will receive CRO prizes simply by trading on the Derivatives Exchange. Campaign details here.
Shiba Token (SHIB) Listed on Supercharger
SHIB was listed on Supercharger with a USD 2,000,000 allocation. View details of the event here.
News:
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Crypto.com vs Binance
Crypto.com Reports First Major Mainnet Upgrade Success
Crypto.com Taps Fireblocks For Global Institutional Expansion
Crypto.com Capital Invests in HoDooi.com - BeInCrypto
Crypto.com Becomes Global Crypto Partner of Formula 1 - Benzinga
Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) a Good Investment? - Bitcoin.pl
Crypto.com: DOT in an exclusive campaign, new services and many other surprises - Bitcoinik
Partnership Between Crypto.Com & Formula One - Bitcoinist.com
Crypto Exchange Crypto.com Signs Global Sponsorship With Formula 1 - Blockonomi
Crypto.com Pay: Now Accepts BTC Payments from Any Wallet - BTC Manager
Crypto.com Join Hands with the Fireblocks Networks, Enabling Access to Over 400 Crypto-focused Institutions
Crypto.com Pay Now Accepts Bitcoin Payments from Any Wallet Globally - CNBC
Formula 1 strikes $100 million cryptocurrency sponsorship - Coin Quora
Crypto.com Pay Is Now Accepting BTC Payment From Any Wallet
Crypto.com Partners with Circle for Global USD Transactions
Crypto.com and F1 Elevates The Fan Experience With NFTs - CoinDesk
Crypto.com Expands Institutional Reach With Fireblocks Integration
Crypto.com Joins With Circle to Enable USD Deposits for USDC
Crypto.com Extends Sports Sponsorships to Formula 1 - CoinPedia
Crypto.com Has Rolled Crypto.com Tax and We Can’t Wait For It To Go Live - Coinspeaker
Crypto.Com Extends Its Sponsorship to Formula 1 Sprint Series
Crypto.com Partners with Circle to Facilitate Global USD Deposits and Withdrawals - Cointelegraph
Crypto.com announces global partnership with Formula 1 - Cointelegraph – Italy
Serie A has launched seven NFTs on Crypto.com - CrowdFund Insider
Fireblocks Expands Institutional Crypto Reach With Crypto.com Integration
Crypto.com Teams Up with Global Fintech Circle to Offer USD Deposits and Withdrawals in 30 Countries - Crypto Daily
Crypto.Com And Formula 1 Partner For The F1 Sprint Series - Crypto Ninjas
Crypto.com DeFi Wallet adds support for Ethereum-based NFTs - CryptoBriefing
Crypto.com Taps Circle for USDC Wire Transfers - Cryptonews
Crypto.com Becomes Formula 1 Inaugural, Global, and NFT Partner
Crypto.com Beoordeling - CryptoPotato
CryptoCom Has Partnered With Formula 1 to Become its Global Partner - CryptoSlate
Crypto.com services now available to 400 institutional partners with Fireblocks integration - DailyCoin
Formula 1® announce Crypto.com as Global Partner and Inaugural partner of the F1 ‘Sprint’ series - Finance Magnates
Crypto.com Plans Global Institutional Expansion With Fireblocks
Crypto.com Partners with Circle to Enable USD Deposits, Withdrawals - Forbes
Cryptocurrency Is Expanding Its Presence In Formula One With A $100 Million Deal - Formula 1
Formula 1 announce Crypto.com as inaugural global partner of the F1 Sprint series - iHODL
Crypto.com Pay Enables BTC Payments From Any Wallet - Insider Sport
Formula One ‘democratises’ cryptocurrency with Crypto.com - International Business Times
Formula 1 Lands $100 Million Deal With Cryptocurrency Trading Website - Investopedia
Crypto.com vs. Coinbase - Journal Du Coin
Crypto.com inducts its “Crypto Derivative Exchange”: $ 50,000 in CRO to be won for launch
Crypto.com assaulting institutional flows: a look back at the partnership with Fireblocks - Motorsport Week
Formula 1 reveals Crypto.com as new global partner - Publish0x.com
Adding Brazilian Real (BRL) as a Fiat Currency on Crypto.com Platforms
Crypto.com NFT Marketplace – Everything You Need to Know to Begin Collecting Digitally - RaceFans
Cryptocurrency platform to sponsor F1’s new Sprint races - Sport Industry Group
F1 announces crypto.Com as inaugural partner for sprint series - SportBusiness
Formula 1 adds Crypto.com to global sponsor roster - SportsPro
F1 reveals Crypto.com as sprint race partner - Tech Story
Crypto.com will be the global partner for F1 Sprint Series - The Chain Bulletin
Crypto.com Launches Quarterly Futures
Fireblocks Integrates Crypto.com
Crypto.com Partners With Circle to Introduce Global USD Deposits, Withdrawals - The Crypto Updates
Formula 1 Strikes $100 Million Digital Currency Sponsorship Deal - The Paypers
Crypto.com Pay accepts Bitcoin payments from any wallet
Crypto.com rolls out global USD deposits and withdrawals with Circle - Vents Magazine
Crypto.com Is it legit? You should know about it - Coinness (KR)
크립토닷컴 Canis Major 출시.. NFT 기능 지원 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴 디파이 월렛, ERC721·ERC1155 NFT 지원 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴 캐피털, 렛저 시리즈 C 투자 라운드 참여
크립토닷컴 거래소 모바일 앱 출시 | CoinNess
암호화폐 커스터디 업체 파이어블록, 자사 네트워크에 크립토닷컴 통합 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴 캐피털, NFT 프로젝트 HoDooi 투자
크립토닷컴 디파이 월렛 스왑, 1INCH V3 DEX 애그리게이터 통합 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴 페이, 모든 월렛서 비트코인 결제 허용 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴, BTC 파밍 프로그램 수퍼차저 실시.. 100만 달러 규모 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴, 자체 암호화폐 거래 앱에 KLAY 상장 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴, 내달 1일 THETA 입출금 일시 중단… 하드포크 지원 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴, 서클과 파트너십 체결…앱 내 달러화 입출금 지원 | 코인니스
크립토닷컴, F1 글로벌 파트너십 발표
크립토닷컴, 미국서 가상 비자카드 지원 - Bitcoinmagazine.nl (NL)
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