August 2018 - Page 4 of 5 - CryptoCurrencyWire

MondayAug 13, 2018 1:23 pm

Hackathon Event to Warm Up Philadelphia COINvention Blockchain Conference

COINvention: The Future in Blockchain to be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on August 30-31 Teams of developers to compete for awards at Hackathon Discounts still available for early registration Speakers to address topics including regulation, innovation and mass-market blockchain adoption Cryptocurrency enthusiasts, job-seekers, investors and entrepreneurs will gather in Philadelphia for a two-day conference event, titled COINvention: The Future in Blockchain, to be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on August 30-31. Registration is open now, with discounts still available for early registration on the COINvention website at www.COINvention.io The first day will feature a 24-hour-long Hackathon, where…

MondayAug 13, 2018 10:45 am

Token Fest – Building the Business of Blockchain

Token Fest, the world’s premier enterprise blockchain conference and expo for the business and technology of tokenization, is fast approaching the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. This exclusive, two-day event is happening Sept. 13-14, 2018, at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center’s vibrant, waterfront location in historic Boston, Massachusetts. More than 4,000 attendees are expected to gather in Boston for Token Fest, an intriguing networking event focused on bringing together industry thought leaders who are pioneering innovative solutions for the token economy. Thousands of senior-level decision makers will converge in Boston for this exciting deep dive into blockchain’s cutting-edge…

WednesdayAug 08, 2018 12:22 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Reports Increase in Revenues, Acquires $2.7M in Cash Flow Assets

NETE subsidiary United Payments acquires cash flow assets totaling $2.7 million Recent financial performance shows that NETE increased revenues in Q1 2018 by 17.85 percent One-stop omni-channel processing solution with 100-plus payment solutions Global business-to-business sales estimated at $7.7 trillion, compared to $2.3 trillion business-to-consumer market Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) expects a recent acquisition, purchased through subsidiary Unified Payments, to generate well over $5 million in gross profits over the next four years, with recurring profits expected to continue to enhance the company’s profit margins, the company stated in a news release (http://ccw.fm/qOht0). As a global financial technology and value-added solutions…

WednesdayAug 08, 2018 9:00 am

ATMs Provide Potential Route for Cryptocurrency into the Mainstream

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: As cryptocurrency seeks a route to mainstream adoption, ATMs may pave the way just as they have with other non-cash forms of payment in the past. ATMs encouraged the adoption of electronic payments through a gradual move away from cash. Cryptocurrency ATMs may offer a similar route for cryptocurrency into the mainstream. Focus on overcoming challenges to adoption, including technological practicality. Previously only usable on the internet, cryptocurrencies are becoming a mainstream option through the proliferation of specialist ATMs such as those provided by Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: VRCP) (VRCP Profile). These establish a crypto equivalent…

TuesdayAug 07, 2018 12:39 pm

GreenBox POS, LLC (GRBX) Announces Participation in Fox Business Network’s ‘Exploring the Block’

Accepted invitation to appear in a special TV production set for broadcast on Fox Business Network Addresses prevention of fraud to improve cash flow Opportunity to showcase GRBX, increase value for shareholders and educate viewers in blockchain technology GreenBox POS, LLC (OTCQB: GRBX), a payment and blockchain solutions entity, recently announced that it has accepted an invitation to appear in a special TV production set for broadcast on Fox Business Network in the September-October timeframe. Top GreenBox executives will be interviewed during this three-part series, and a portion will be filmed at the company’s headquarters in San Diego. Each airing…

TuesdayAug 07, 2018 12:31 pm

World Crypto Con to Host ‘Meet the Money’ Lineup of Speakers

Conference, to be held October 31-November 2 at Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is expected to host 5,000 attendees and 150+ exhibitors across 200,000 square feet of floor space World Crypto Con will focus on ICOs, cryptocurrency investing and tokenizing Wall Street; it is scheduled to offer a speaker lineup including crypto investors and money managers Event’s theme will be the mass adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology; convention to feature an interactive format including investors and networking World Crypto Con (WCC) will host a Meet the Money lineup of speakers including investors, money managers and decision makers…

MondayAug 06, 2018 12:29 pm

Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (VRCP) Enthused by Signs of Changing SEC Sentiment toward Bitcoin ETFs

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission continues to review cryptocurrency ETF applications Application by Chicago Board Options Exchange generating buzz among investors VRCP’s ATM platform helping to strengthen bitcoin’s legitimacy through “spendability” and technological practicality As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission weighs several applications seeking to establish an exchange-traded investment fund (ETF) for the bitcoin cryptocurrency, Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: VRCP) is applauding the signs that regulatory sentiment in the United States appears to be shifting in favor of cryptocurrencies, paving the way for anticipated mass adoption of bitcoin (Crypto: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies. Virtual Crypto Technologies is a…

FridayAug 03, 2018 1:24 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) CEO Remains Bullish on Bitcoin Pricing Due to Supply and Demand

Warren Wang, CEO of CIIX, says in MoneyTV interview that he believes CIIX will enjoy ‘good times’ in 2019 and 2020 as its program initiatives perform well He remains bullish on bitcoin pricing due to the fixed supply of 21 million coins and the potential demand from the far larger 1.4 billion-person population of China CIIX offers a suite of cryptocurrency services, including education, mining for coins and media; it offers its Chinese-speaking audience podcasts and a daily broadcast from the NYSE ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) CEO Warren Wang recently predicted that CIIX would perform well and provide ‘good times’…

ThursdayAug 02, 2018 1:41 pm

GreenBox POS, LLC’s (GRBX) TrustGateway and QuickCard are Integrated Systems Offering the Security of an Owned Blockchain Gateway

Advantage of GRBX defense wall is company ownership of all the parts of the blockchain payment system, from TrustKeys to ledger and gateway Ben Errez, EVP of GRBX, says that TrustGateway and QuickCard form a combination that is highly resistant to fraudulent transactions with the security of proprietary blockchain gateway QuickCard is a blockchain powered e-wallet enabling users to download cash and earning GRBX five provisional patents GreenBox POS, LLC’s (OTCQB: GRBX) TrustGateway and QuickCard are integrated and, together, are highly resistant to fraudulent transactions on the GreenBox payment platform, the company announced (http://ccw.fm/8eUqO). The fully integrated mobile payment app that…

WednesdayAug 01, 2018 2:09 pm

Charitable Applications of Blockchain-Based Crypto Technology

Josh Cook, who is well-known by his username ClockUniverse in crypto-focused community channels, recently participated in a video interview to share how Terracoin aims to help people around the globe by funding charitable endeavors while also providing an alternative digital currency with certain key advantages. The full interview can be viewed on YouTube via the following link: http://ccw.fm/fd38M How Terracoin’s Design Enables Sustainable Funding An ongoing source of funding for philanthropic initiatives is made possible because the Terracoin code sets aside 10% of the mining rewards to create a self-replenishing budget that is voted on by the community. As an…