Yes the platform is almost fully up and running.
Open research should be available soon, where anyone will be able to apply to become a contributor, writing paid pieces about China for Red Pulse's Clients.
https://redpulse.com

Staking is live also, so there is a way to earn passive rewards from the project.
https://blog.red-pulse.com/red-pulse-bi-weekly-report-2018-09-02-phx-deposits-withdrawals-and-staking-live-crypto-pulse-2bed828e7821

And soon Crypto Pulse will be here, where Red Pulse contributors will be covering news and research on Blockchain and Crypto Project.
https://blog.red-pulse.com/introducing-crypto-pulse-148cc37c5a69

Red Pulse has also partnered with Neon Exchange / NEX and since their project is getting closer to being the first regulated exchange for European Markets, there is a chance for some great exposure for Red Pulse.
https://medium.com/neon-exchange/we-are-happy-to-announce-our-partnership-with-red-pulse-an-event-driven-research-firm-c29cc7d7c9bc

The upgrade to PHX from RPX was done to include proof of ownership and proof of creation, in the same manner as non-fungible tokens can track these details on the blockchain.
https://blog.red-pulse.com/phoenix-token-swap-39f2d0f49777