October 2019 - CryptoCurrencyWire

ThursdayOct 31, 2019 12:14 pm

What’s Happening With The Economy Today?

We have seen a boom in the traditional equities over these past ten years and interest rates slowly rose but are still at relative lows. Banks are supposedly stronger, and liquidity is also present in the financial system today. Unemployment is at historic lows and inflation, according to the Federal Reserve, is not really there. So, what’s happening with the economy today? While everything seems to be high on the surface, we do see signs of weakness and issues in the economy. For instance, unemployment is low, but the Federal Reserve of the United States hesitates to raise interest rates.…

ThursdayOct 31, 2019 10:58 am

Blockchain Pioneers Converge as World Crypto Con Kicks off in Las Vegas

Crypto industry leaders from across the globe converged at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Wednesday for Day 1 of World Crypto Conference (“WCC”), which is part of the annual lineup of Vegas Blockchain Week events sponsored by EVOLV Events. This premier gathering of thought leaders, innovators, executives, enthusiasts, service providers, government policy advisors, developers and others in the space stands out as one of the foremost global stages for sharing breaking blockchain news and the latest cutting-edge technologies. From training and discussions to product demos and keynote addresses given by experts, the agenda for WCC Day 1 was jampacked. Attendees…

WednesdayOct 30, 2019 3:52 pm

Wild West Crypto Show Shines Spotlight on Blockchain Solutions for Business

It was another week at the speed of crypto, as episode 81 of The Wild West Crypto Show got underway. Broadcast from Kerrville, Texas, the weekly review of all things crypto is designed to entertain and educate, as well as keep viewers abreast of the latest developments in the space. The first guest on the show was Horizen Labs CEO Robert Viglione, who tuned in from Italy. Viglione wants to flip the old Silicon Valley business model – giving consumers a free product then taking all their data – upside down. He’s building a system that allows consumers to get…

WednesdayOct 30, 2019 11:57 am

5 Altcoins That Pay Dividends To HODL

It is a common notion among crypto traders that the only way to earn from cryptocurrencies is through day-trading, but there are several ways to earn passive income for just HODLing. Indeed, one of the popular ways is to earn is through dividends on altcoins that you hold long-term. What is a crypto dividend? Savings accounts from a bygone era used to pay over 5% annual interest just for holding funds with the bank. In essence, you let the bank invest your money and you get a small percentage by way of a dividend. Unfortunately, bank rates are pretty terrible…

TuesdayOct 29, 2019 11:51 am

Zuckerberg in Congress | An Overview

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met the Congress with the goal of convincing them that the company’s campaign into the cryptocurrency sphere is a good idea, but he was vehemently met with Facebook’s past failures and the Cambridge Analytica Scandal. Facebook has to regain trust before moving forward with the Libra project. Chairwoman Maxine Waters laid out her grievances with Facebook and expressed skepticism over the social media giant’s crypto project. Waters suggested that Facebook’s recent decision not to fact-check political ads has failed an issue of national importance. According to the debate in Congress, Facebook’s Calibra association based in Switzerland…

MondayOct 28, 2019 12:20 pm

Virgin Galactic Goes Public Today

We truly live in amazing times. Private companies are doing more than merely launching satellites into space. Now they are going public and taking wealthy consumers into space with them. The first of these will be Virgin Galactic, which will be publicly traded starting today. Interested investors can purchase the stock, which will trade on the NYSE with the ticker symbol SPCE. Richard Branson and other billionaires have dreams of commercial space tourism and are gearing up to implement these visions sooner than you think. Sentiment in this sector will be fascinating as more entrepreneurs will likely launch their own…

FridayOct 25, 2019 12:56 pm

Bitcoin: A Creative Solution For Universal Basic Income

Though just a hypothetical, this article will touch on the idea that Bitcoin (BTC) is a creative solution for Universal Basic Income (UBI). You may have heard Democratic presidential candidate, Andrew Yang, talking about Universal Basic Income on the campaign trail, but exactly what is UBI? The quick answer is that it is the notion that every person, irrespective of their employment status, should be guaranteed a regular income. Some people are captivated by this idea; others scoff. The ones in favor of UBI believe it will encourage entrepreneurship and rescue people from the extinction of jobs caused by automation…

ThursdayOct 24, 2019 1:35 pm

Sazmining Announces Keynote Presentation at WCC Mining Conference

Sazmining is employing all cryptocurrency mining best practices to become a major player in the industry. The company focuses on multi-sig wallet management, engineering services, operational excellence, accounting services and investor protection. The company is working on a handful of joint ventures and is offering consulting services to a selective group of large cryptocurrency miners. Sazmining is distinguished by its full-service approach to building and improving mining operations for clients. Partnering with other companies and mining startups, Sazmining can vertically integrate best-practices for running a successful crypto-mining operation. Sazmining Inc. allows institutional investors to gain exposure to digital assets through…

ThursdayOct 24, 2019 12:33 pm

Is Bitcoin A Crypto Bubble?

The debate has been ongoing for quite a while surrounding Bitcoin’s value. At first, it was that “fake internet money” that no one wanted to touch and now, with the volatile markets and a high point nearly hitting the $20K mark, people swear that Bitcoin is a crypto bubble that will pop any day. Yes, Bitcoin’s value has declined in the past two years from the 2017 boom, but the crypto market is thriving and the bubble hasn’t burst. Cryptocurrencies have quickly entered the public consciousness with sweeping populist support and commercial interest. Bitcoin now represents a new currency that…

WednesdayOct 23, 2019 2:58 pm

Hotel Rooms Now Available for Anarchapulco

Anarchapulco is excited to announce that the world’s premiere Liberty event will be returning to the Princess Mundo Imperial in Acapulco, Mexico for the third year in a row, February 10-20, 2020. The Princess Mundo Imperial is a 4-star beachfront, luxury Mexico resort on Acapulco’s stunning Riviera Diamante, a stretch of dreamy palm grove shoreline and warm sandy beaches. The resort features three towers, three pools and seven restaurants. For the second year in a row, Anarchapulco has arranged for a buyout of the hotel to ensure the most liberating experience. Guests of Anarchapulco can now purchase their rooms through…