1xBit Welcomes COSMOS to the Family

Touted as one of the fastest growing crypto betting platforms in this era, 1xBit stays consistent in its resolve to diversify payment options and make gambling operations easier for bettors.

With Cosmos getting added to the over 40 payment methods already available on the platform, existing and new users are regaled with one extra crypto-payment method to explore.

What is COSMOS?

COSMOS (ATOM), popularly called the “Internet of blockchains” is a cryptocurrency whose major aim is to bridge the gap between an ecosystem of blockchains.

The cryptocurrency network is a brainchild of Jae Kwon and Ethan Bochman which was founded in 2014. However, software for Cosmos would end up getting released in 2019.

What’s Unique about Cosmos?

Cosmos aims to achieve what has been a struggle in the crypto space, which is blockchain interoperability. With blockchain interoperability, different blockchain networks can stay in constant communication and share data which can otherwise ease the distribution of digital assets.

One tool provided by the Cosmos network that has proven effective in smooth communication of one blockchain with another in the event of transfer of assets is the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC).

The forward-thinking solutions this cryptocurrency provides coupled with its other applications have made it a catch in the crypto space.

It came as no surprise that the site was able to gain 370% in the last quarter of 2021. Cosmos’ progressiveness is said to be responsible for how widely it has gotten accepted in such a short time and is said to be a cryptocurrency that could stand the test of time.

Given 1xBit’s interest in ensuring that it doesn’t just provide numerous crypto-payment options, but the best of the lot, it is not out of the ordinary that the site will move to list COSMOS on its platform.

1xBit Benefits

So far, we have peeked through what you stand to gain using Cosmos on 1xBit, now let’s take it a notch higher by looking at some of the perks of betting at 1xBit.

Over 40 Cryptocurrencies

1xBit’s resolve of ensuring that there are diverse crypto payment options available is one of its selling points. Cosmos is a new addition that just made it to the list and 1xBit doesn’t seem like stopping any time soon as it aims to provide broader payment options. If you are a bettor who doesn’t like to be restricted by choices, this is one reason to come on board.

Instant Payouts

1xBit is one platform that understands the urgency of ensuring users’ withdrawals get processed as quickly as possible. Considering the betting platform capitalizes mainly on crypto as payment options, it explains how payouts get processed in just a few minutes.

Zero Fees

Another perk of using solely crypto payment methods is the fact that there are almost non-existent fees charged on transactions. This cannot be said for betting sites that use regular payment methods which require exorbitant charges, especially for bulk transactions.

Total Anonymity

Imagine a scenario where you can register with a betting platform without necessarily disclosing your personal information. When registering on 1xBit, only your Email is required of you, which is aimed at ensuring that your identity stays protected as much as you would like it.

Easy Registration

1xBit understands the sense of urgency that is mostly reminiscent of new bettors and as such, makes the registration process as simple as possible. So much so that you can get it done in just a few seconds.

Welcome Bonus Up to 7 BTC

Away from the other juicy perks you stand to gain, this one has so far garnered traction for the betting platform. This platform gives you a soft landing as a new user by offering up to 7 BTC in bonuses across the first four deposits. With this mouthwatering offer, you are given enough leverage to make the most out of your bets even as a new user.

Conclusion

Take advantage of the new cryptocurrency, COSMOS, available on 1xBit today, and enjoy seamless transactions like never before!

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Nexo commits additional $50M to buyback initiative

  • Nexo’s native token NEXO jumped more than 8% as the company announced an additional repurchase plan worth $50 million.
  • The repurchase starts immediately and will continue over the next six months.
  • Nexo completed a $100 million buyback program, launched in November 2021,  in May this year.

Digital assets platform Nexo has committed a further $50 million to its long-standing buyback program after the initiative received backing from the company’s Board of Directors, according to details shared on Tuesday.

The board’s approval allows the crypto lender to make discretionary and periodic repurchases of the native token NEXO, the firm announced.

With the $50 million commitment, Nexo is set to add to the $100 million buyback plan the company launched in November 2021, and which ended in May this year.

“The allocation of an additional $50 million to our buyback plan is a result of our solid liquidity position and Nexo’s ability and readiness to spur on its own products, token, and community, alongside its outward-facing initiatives of injecting liquidity into the industry,” said Nexo co-founder Antoni Trenchev.

The native token NEXO  

According to Nexo, the buyback will be from the open market and starts immediately. The firm also expects the program to continue for the next six months, with all token repurchases going into the company’s on-chain reserve for a vesting period of 12 months.

At the end of the lock-up period, Nexo could use the repurchased tokens to pay daily interest to customers via the native NEXO token. The platform could also use them in strategic investments through token mergers, with the deals incorporating vesting schemes to protect NEXO holders’ interests.

Currently, NEXO price is around $1.04, gaining by more than 8% in the past 24 hours and nearly 17% up over the past week. Despite the crypto bear market, the NEXO token is up by more than 43% over the past month.

So, although NEXO is down more than 70% from its all-time high above $4.00 reached in May 2021, demand for the token looks to be strong across the market.

“In these challenging market conditions, the NEXO Token has moved consistently with the likes of BTC and ETH, demonstrating that, proportionally, demand for our native asset remains strong. Right now, our investors and clients require solid ground to walk on, and our third token buyback ensures this added stability as we emerge from the latest market rollercoaster,” Trenchev added.

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Argentina’s wine capital Mendoza accepts crypto for provincial taxes

The government of Mendoza has added crypto to legal tax payment options and provided a step-by-step guide for users.

The Mendoza province, the wine capital of Argentina and one of the world’s leading destinations for oenophiles, now accepts cryptocurrency for tax obligations and other government fees.

This is after the Mendoza Tax Administration (ATM), the province’s tax agency, announced it had added the new payment method to facilitate payment of taxes online.

Pay tax online with crypto

According to a press release the government published on Friday, taxpayers can go to the tax administration’s ‘pay online’ section and follow a step-by-step guide on how to pay their taxes with crypto.

“This new service is part of the strategic objective of modernization and innovation carried out by the Mendoza Tax Administration so that taxpayers have different means to comply with their tax obligations,” read part of the press release.

The crypto payment option will support all types of crypto wallets and taxpayers will have to scan a QR Code to complete the transaction, the agency advises in the guide.

But while the payments will be made in crypto, ATM has partnered with a crypto payments provider to convert cryptocurrencies into the local currency pesos. This will help the tax watchdog to offer proof of payment as well as remit these to the government in pesos, according to the announcement.

The government of Mendoza’s move to accept crypto for tax obligation payments comes as more people turn to cryptocurrencies as Argentina’s inflation skyrockets. Annual inflation hit a 20-year high of 71% in figures reported earlier this month, with the central bank hiking interest rates by 950 bps to 69.5%.

Economists recently projected the country’s inflation rate will hit 90% by the end of the year.

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Sam Bankman-Fried denies FTX is looking to acquire Huobi

FTX has been active in the acquisitions arena this year, snapping up firms like Liquid and Bitvo amid the crypto winter.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of crypto exchange FTX, has said his company does not plan to acquire cryptocurrency exchange Huobi.

The FTX boss, whose firm has in recent months dominated news headlines around huge acquisition and expansion efforts amid the crypto winter, noted in a tweet on Monday:

“Just to be explicit because apparently a lot of people are saying this: No, we are not planning to acquire Huobi.”

Huobi launched in 2013, one of the earliest cryptocurrency exchanges, and one with a growing footprint following establishments in Korea and Hong Kong.

FTX’s acquisitions and plans

Bankman-Fried’s remarks come after reports surfaced of FTX being in talks to acquire Huobi. 

According to one such recent report, Huobi founder Leon Li had discussed the sale of a majority stake in his company to FTX, with the potential bid then putting the exchange’s valuation at around $3 billion.

Reports also claimed that Tron (TRX/USD) founder and former CEO Justin Sun had also shown interest in Huobi. Sun also refuted the claim.

FTX’s growth plans despite the crypto winter include acquisition of crypto exchange Liquid and trading platform Bitvo. 

The firm, which also has an agreement to acquire crypto lender BlockFi, has reportedly also been in talks to acquire South Korea-based crypto exchange Bithumb.

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EMURGO Ventures invests in DoraHacks to help scale Cardano

The investment round also included Binance Labs, Crypto.com, FTX Ventures and Circle Ventures among other institutional investors.

EMURGO’s venture arm has invested in Web3 hackathon leader DoraHacks as it eyes further development of the Cardano (ADA) ecosystem.

The funding round also attracted leading institutional investors within the crypto market, including FTX Ventures, Binance Labs, Crypto.com Capital, Gemini Frontier Fund, Circle Ventures and Sky9 Capital.

Eyeing Cardano’s Web3 ecosystem

An EMURGO press release on Monday noted that the investment into the hacker movement is part of the company’s mission of promoting global hackathons exclusive to the Cardano blockchain. 

DoraHacks is the most active hackathon developer community,  counting more than 300,000 devs and experts.

The two firms are thus looking to bring top Web3 dApps to Cardano via DoraHacks’ open source DAO-as-a-service platform DoraFactory. According to the announcement, the platforms also eye collaborative efforts on bounties, grant programs, and curation of top projects within the Cardano universe. 

“We expect this investment to drive and scale Cardano’s Web3 developer community through co-hosting hackathons, bring more funding and technological resources to Cardano’s decentralized funding programs for Cardano devs, and ultimately accelerate Cardano’s Web3 in the years to come,” said Kaimin Hu, a venture partner at EMURGO Ventures.

EMURGO Ventures’ plan to scale Cardano comes as its community awaits the launch of Vasil, an upgrade meant to boost the proof-of-stake blockchain platform’s scaling capabilities.

Though delayed since June, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently noted that the highly anticipated update will now happen in September.

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