August 2018 - Page 2 of 5 - CryptoCurrencyWire

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 2:59 pm

At FinovateFall 2018 in Times Square, You May Find Yourself Talking to a Chatbot

At the upcoming FinovateFall 2018 conference to be held September 24-27 at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York, don’t be surprised if you find yourself talking to a chatbot or hearing about how a blockchain-based platform is already being used for U.S. Treasury bond settlement. For the Finovate conferences have been, since 2007, the stage on which the latest financial and banking innovations have had their debuts. As with past Finovate forums, the conference in fall promises an exposé of exciting technologies and their potential applications in financial services. You can expect to hear how analytics are helping…

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 9:46 am

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Revenues Up Nine Percent to $32 Million

Growth in North American market driving revenue increase Total dollars processed via North American Transaction Solutions segment up 37 percent to $1.62 billion Total dollars processed via International Transaction Solutions segment up 20 percent to $211 million Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) has reported strong second quarter financial results, with net revenues of $32.45 million by June 2018, up nine percent from $29.7 million last year (http://ccw.fm/a3PM0). The financial services technology company, which develops multi-channel electronic payment solutions, has seen a significant increase in its North American business. At a conference call to discuss the results, CEO Oleg Firer said,…

MondayAug 27, 2018 2:22 pm

Pacific Software, Inc. (PFSF) Interview Highlights ‘Agri-Blockchain’ Solution, Export/E-Commerce Relationships in Brazil and China

Company’s blockchain-based solution is able to track agricultural products from farm to table, providing an accurate, tamper-proof record Company has a working relationship with IBM, as well as the government in the Brazilian state of Rondônia and some of the largest e-commerce companies in China Pacific Software, Inc. (OTC: PFSF), an emerging development technology corporation and master licensor of Hyperledger blockchain-based systems, was recently featured in an interview by NewEconomies.com (http://ccw.fm/28fYQ). Pacific Software President Peter Pizzino sat down with New Economies hosts Lucce Cervigni and Alice Hlidkova in the Nasdaq Times Square studio to talk about Pacific Software and the company’s…

FridayAug 24, 2018 2:47 pm

Bank of Central Banks Wants to Stop Creation of Crypto

The rise of Bitcoin and the blockchain industry has been accompanied by criticism, just like any other emerging tech sector. Such criticism was heard during the dawn of the internet, and despite it, the internet is still alive and well today. Industry experts have offered different hot takes on the nature of cryptocurrency in general, calling it everything from a bubble to a Ponzi scheme. The latest well-known figure to criticize the cryptocurrency industry, however, is Agustín Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements, also known as the central bank for all central banks. According to Carstens in a…

FridayAug 24, 2018 2:40 pm

5 Keys to Consider When Building Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio

Building a cryptocurrency portfolio is not something you do in 5 minutes. The rise of the cryptocurrency market and ICO’s, in general, has lured many investors into the idea of making big bucks as quickly as possible. And while there’s still plenty of opportunity out there, it pays (quite literally) to be as professional as you can. It’s the wild wild west all over again, except this time, programmer cowboys are riding in on coded horses in search of digital gold. Arm yourself with some powerful tools so you too have a chance of striking it big. Let’s dive in…

FridayAug 24, 2018 1:08 pm

Everything You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency Regulation (Right Now)

The meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies has taken the world by storm. Innovators, investors, users, and governments are scrambling to wrap their heads around cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology that they rely upon. The emergence of a new market and business model has created great opportunities for participants, but it also carries significant risk. Cryptocurrencies present an inherently unique challenge to governments because of their new technology, cross-jurisdictional nature, and frequent lack of transparency. Governments are struggling to develop new ways to regulate cryptocurrencies, adapt existing regulations, and identify fraudulent schemes. Cryptocurrencies and their regulations are evolving before our eyes, and…

FridayAug 24, 2018 12:46 pm

Convention in Philly to Explore Blockbuster Potential of Blockchain

Are you curious about how blockchain is shaping the future? Then you need to be at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Pennsylvania on August 30-31 for a two-day conference event titled 'Coinvention: The Future in Blockchain'. Registration is open at the www.Coinvention.io website (with a discount available if you do so on or before August 24). For two days, you’ll get an opportunity to hear about the value of blockchain, explore crypto-economic and regulatory issues, and much more from a battery of 32 thought-leaders in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. You’ll also hear the latest in blockchain career news. Presentations…

ThursdayAug 23, 2018 3:37 pm

ABC Summit Attracting Blockchain, Crypto Enthusiasts for International Event

First of its kind Asset Backed Crypto Summit (ABC Summit) set for Lisbon, Portugal, September 28-29, 2018 1,500-plus attendees, 500 investors, 40 companies from 25 different nationalities converging on ABC Summit’s international platform Showcase projects based on multiple valuable assets including precious metals, fossil fuels, renewable energy, precious stones, currency, real estate, commodities and more Full slate of conference speakers and presenters to provide optimal networking opportunities Based in gorgeous Lisbon, Portugal, the Asset Backed Crypto Summit (“ABC Summit”) is shaping up to be the fall’s biggest draw for a growing network of budding entrepreneurs and longtime believers in the…

WednesdayAug 22, 2018 1:00 pm

World Crypto Con Presenters to Include Jordan French of TheStreet, John Hargrave of Media Shower and Joel Comm and Travis Wright of Bad Crypto Podcast

Conference expected to attract 5,000+ attendees, including cryptocurrency investors and blockchain experts, to the Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from October 31 to November 2 World Crypto Con will feature an interactive format that focuses on money managers, legal experts, decision makers for crypto investment funds and other industry leaders More than 150 exhibitors and 75 keynote speakers to attend this important event, which will offer the opportunity to show projects and future ICOs to influencers World Crypto Con (WCC) expects more than 5,000 cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts from greater than 25 countries to attend its event at…

WednesdayAug 22, 2018 12:38 pm

Coinvention Presenters to Include Ed Zabar of Verif-Y, Bryan Dube of Campus Coin and Thomas Jay Rush of QuickBlocks

'Coinvention: The Future of Blockchain Conference and Expo' will be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, welcoming industry experts, entrepreneurs and innovators Hackathon will greet and challenge developers, designers and idea generators to create projects in the blockchain ecosystem; best project teams will be awarded prizes Two-day Coinvention will feature networking mixers, STO/ICO presentations, panel discussions, exhibitors, investors, founders of industry firms and legal experts Coinvention, to be held August 30-31, 2018, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, will focus on the future of blockchain technology. It will be a comprehensive event featuring 32 speakers, a first-day Hackathon project competition, presentations…