August 2018 - CryptoCurrencyWire

FridayAug 31, 2018 11:39 am

Protecting Intellectual Property: An Easy Guide for Startups

What Is Intellectual Property? Intellectual property (IP) is a general term for the rights recognized by U.S. law for creations of the mind, including: Patents – rights granted to inventors for novel and useful inventions. Trademarks – rights granted to businesses relating to the branding of their goods and services (company, product and service names). Copyrights – rights granted to authors for tangible expressions of ideas (art, literature, music, software code, architectural plans). Trade secrets – rights granted to businesses relating to their unique and valuable intangible assets (business processes, client and customer lists, procedures, practices, formulae, research notes, market…

FridayAug 31, 2018 11:22 am

Thousands of Crypto Coins Dead: These Are Top 5

Although digital currencies have shown a substantial amount of progress over the past few years, recent volatility in the crypto world is giving skeptics more reason to stay doubtful. While we have seen a consistent stream of innovation with new currencies, particularly in the past 18 months, there are now more than 800 of them that have been pronounced dead. This means that the coins have no value, trading at less than 1 cent. Most commonly the failure of these coins is due to their lack of integrity — being a scam or a joke — or because the product…

FridayAug 31, 2018 11:17 am

Can Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Be Separated?

Well into the second half of 2018 and it’s been a white-knuckle roller coaster ride for most. With Ether shedding 44 percent of its value in just two weeks and the media speaking of a Bitcoin bubble, is it possible to lose faith in crypto but remain bullish on blockchain? Apparently; if continued corporate statements like the UBS blockchain endorsement are anything to go by. But can you really separate cryptocurrency and blockchain? UBS Bullish on Blockchain, Bearish on Bitcoin CEO of Swiss investment banking giant UBS, Sergio Ermotti, came out with a bold claim recently. He said that blockchain…

FridayAug 31, 2018 10:31 am

CryptoCurrencyWire Announces 2018 Discover Blockchains Sweepstakes

CryptoCurrencyWire (CCW), a cryptocurrency-focused wire, news and content distribution syndicate, announces the “Discover Blockchains 2018 Giveaway.” In partnership with Discover Blockchains, a premier crypto and blockchain education conference taking place September 16, 2018, in Houston, Texas, CCW is giving away a prize package worth more than $600 to one lucky winner. The grand prize will include: A two-night hotel stay at the Hyatt Regency Houston on September 15-17, 2018 Two tickets to the Discover Blockchains conference Six runners-up will each win one general admission ticket to Discover Blockchains (a prize valued at $269). How to Enter The entry period for…

ThursdayAug 30, 2018 2:48 pm

ABC Summit to Feature Roster of Blockchain Technology Experts as Presenters

Asset Backed Crypto (ABC) Summit will be held September 28-29 in Portugal at the Lisbon Congress Center; this is a rare opportunity to meet global blockchain experts The two-day conference will feature keynote speakers, project pitches, a student program and an investor’s lounge for networking and presentations with key fund decision makers Projects featured will be in the areas of precious metals, real estate, commodities, currency and precious stones; topics will cover everything from AI to the high volatility of blockchain The ABC Summit’s scheduled presenters have expertise and a track record of global success in the blockchain and fintech…

ThursdayAug 30, 2018 2:25 pm

Buying.com to Allow Anyone to be Own Wholesaler

The price of goods for end consumers is increased due to middlemen (wholesalers, distributors, etc.) Buying.com aims to disrupt the space by creating a vertically-integrated fulfillment and delivery platform The BUY token and Buying.com blockchain platform will serve as the backbone of the entire service As many know, the price of goods found on the shelves and websites of retailers like Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) are not representative of the prices for which the goods were originally bought from the manufacturers. Distributors and wholesalers are the intermediaries that first obtain these goods from manufacturers and then pass…

ThursdayAug 30, 2018 1:23 pm

Foleum – Giving Crypto Mining a Second Chance

One of the most-cited arguments against Bitcoin (Crypto: BTC) is the fact that maintaining its blockchain is too resource-intensive. The total power consumption of the computer hardware maintaining the BTC network exceeds that of many smaller nations. If the network continues to expand, it could even take up a noticeable chunk of the total global power supply. In the long run, if nothing is done, this could significantly impact our carbon footprint. However, for Foleum, a fledgling blockchain-based cryptocurrency mining project, this is an opportunity rather than a roadblock. Unlike other mining companies that set up equipment in locations with…

WednesdayAug 29, 2018 2:31 pm

CryptoCurrencyWire Opens Global Portal to Blockchain and Crypto Conference Destinations

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, today announces the launch of its Crypto and Blockchain Conferences website page geared to satisfy enthusiasts in the space eager to browse related summits, conferences and events scheduled at locations around the globe. CCW’s team has gathered details on more than 115 blockchain and crypto-focused conferences slated to be held from the beginning of September through the end of 2018. For those following the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies and the disruptive power of blockchain technology, CCW’s global portal page delivers the date, location and name of each event in an easy-to-follow format.…

WednesdayAug 29, 2018 2:01 pm

World Crypto Con Attendees Can Meet the Challenge of Token Tank Live and Pitch a Project, Winners to Appear on ‘Bad Crypto Podcast’

World Crypto Con (WCC), to be held October 31-November 2 at Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is expected to host 5,000 attendees, 150+ exhibitors and 75+ speakers Present your ICO or blockchain/cryptocurrency idea at the conference’s Token Tank Live event, to be co-hosted by Joel Comm and Travis Wright of the Bad Crypto Podcast WCC features a speaker lineup that includes crypto investors, money managers and industry leaders at a global conference focused on the latest developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology World Crypto Con’s Token Tank Live will offer a high profile opportunity for attendees to compete…

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 3:12 pm

Coinvention Offering Last Chance Tickets and a Chance to Hear Lynn Ulbricht

Last chance tickets available at a 30 percent discount Top three projects from the Hackathon will be presented to thought leaders at the conference Lynn Ulbricht, featured in the documentary Deep Web, will be sharing how her son’s case impacts freedom in the digital age There is still time to register for this week’s ‘Coinvention: The Future of Blockchain Conference and Expo’, which will be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on August 30-31, 2018. Last chance tickets are currently available. Save 30 percent with the coupon code ‘Coinvention30’. The Hackathon will begin on Thursday, and teams are already gearing…