Breaks Categories: News

ThursdayJul 18, 2019 12:26 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – Concern Over Mining Operations as Iranians Turn to Bitcoin Amidst Sanction Squeeze

A Fox News article this morning addressed the topic of Iranians, who are feeling the squeeze from U.S. sanctions targeting the Islamic Republic's ailing economy, increasingly turning to such digital currencies as Bitcoin to make money. According to the article, this is prompting alarm in and out of the country. Some government officials in Iran worry that the energy-hungry Bitcoin "mining" process is abusing Iran's system of subsidized electricity. In addition, some U.S. observers have warned that cryptocurrencies could be used to bypass the Trump administration's sanctions targeting Iran over its unraveling nuclear deal with world powers. “It is clear…

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ThursdayJul 11, 2019 11:59 am

CryptoNewsBreaks – Canada’s Largest Blockchain Conference Set for August 13-14 in Toronto

Canada’s largest and most renowned blockchain event, Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist Conference, is returning to Toronto, Canada this summer. The conference will be held at the Rebel Entertainment Complex & Cabana Pool Bar in Toronto from August 13th to 14th, 2019. The conference was specifically designed by Tracy Leparulo of Untraceable to deliver a crypto-friendly environment that provides a captivating look at a digital future that values virtual tokens and cryptocurrencies. Among other highlights, the event will cover new developments in blockchain technology and the most exciting tech startups. It will also feature over 50 presentations by leading industry experts and…

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TuesdayJul 09, 2019 12:10 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – CryptoCurrencyWire to Help Maximize Awareness of Transformative Technology at ‘Must-Attend’ Blockchain Futurist Conference

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company of the InvestorBrandNetwork, CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), today announced that it will serve as the Official Newswire and Gold Sponsor of Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist Conference. The conference, to be held at the Rebel Entertainment Complex & Cabana Pool Bar in Toronto from August 13 to 14, 2019, is Canada’s largest and most high-profile blockchain event. The conference will bring together more than 2,300 attendees, 114 speakers, numerous press individuals and exhibitors from around the globe to discuss the future of technology in a crypto-friendly atmosphere. The engaging event encourages networking, partnerships, deal-making and the use of…

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TuesdayJul 09, 2019 11:38 am

CryptoNewsBreaks – VirgoCX Completes Successful Launch of OTC Trading Desk and Retail Platform

Canadian blockchain FinTech company VirgoCX has launched its high-performance trading platform for both retail and institutional traders, investors, crypto enthusiasts, and beginners to safely and securely buy, sell and trade Bitcoin, Ethereum and other popular digital currencies. The company launched its over-the-counter (“OTC”) trading desk in April and, in its first two months of operation, processed multi-million dollar volumes. In addition, VirgoCX soft launched its retail platform last week, which is already attracting hundreds of registered users. “The recent launch of our retail platform is another step towards becoming the most trusted and reliable cryptocurrency platform in Canada,” VirgoCX Chief…

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ThursdayJun 27, 2019 11:54 am

CryptoNewsBreaks – “The Halvening” Theory Gaining Traction to Explain Bitcoin’s 200% Rise

A recent CNBC article discusses another potential reason for bitcoin’s 200% rise this year, describing one particular theory that is gaining traction – “the halvening.” According to the article, the event is where rewards to so-called bitcoin miners are cut in half. Every few years, rewards are halved in order to keep a lid on inflation. Currently, the number of bitcoins awarded to miners who win the race to solve complex math problems to validate bitcoin transactions stands at 12.5. Experts say that, by May 2020, the reward per miner will be halved again, to 6.25 new bitcoins. “Bitcoin’s current…

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WednesdayJun 26, 2019 10:34 am

CryptoNewsBreaks – Real Estate Tokenization Shaking Up Property Investment, Fortem Platform to Hold First IEO in EU

A recent article on Forbes.com submitted by Enterprise & Cloud Contributor Ilker Koksal describes a shakeup in property investment driven by real estate tokenization, and also announces that real estate tokenization platform Fortem will hold the first IEO in the EU at Coinsbit Exchange. According to the article, Fortem, with a project team having several years of experience and an investment portfolio worth 155 million zlotys ($41 million), seeks to tokenize the real estate market in Poland. In a venture it believes will transform the way the world invests, trades, and transfers value, the new Fortem Capital token product focuses…

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FridayJun 21, 2019 9:12 am

CryptoNewsBreaks – Net Element, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: NETE) Aptito to Begin Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments in July

Net Element (NASDAQ: NETE), a worldwide technology and value-added solutions group, on Thursday announced that Aptito, the company’s cloud-based, restaurant and retail point-of-sale solution, will capitalize on the growing trend of cryptocurrency by processing cryptocurrency payments. Beginning July 1, 2019, Aptito merchants will be able to accept all major cryptocurrencies through the Netevia Gateway. “We are excited to launch cryptocurrency payment acceptance for Aptito’s clients through our proprietary Netevia Gateway,” Net Element chief technology officer Andrey Krotov stated in the news release. “Our scalable and future-ready platforms are on the-cutting-edge of global alternative payment trends.” To view the full press…

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ThursdayJun 20, 2019 12:16 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – Nabis Holdings Inc. (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P) Gains Approval from FINRA to Change OTC Ticker Symbol

Nabis Holdings (CSE: NAB) (OTC: NABIF) (FRA: 71P), a leading Canadian investment company with specialty investments in assets across multiple divisions of the cannabis sector, today announced that its request to change its OTC ticker symbol from “INNPF” to “NABIF” has been approved by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”), effective as of the opening of market trading on June 20, 2019. “Trading under the new OTC ticker ‘NABIF’ completes our corporate transition to Nabis. With our public company presence now fully aligned to our corporate brand, we are excited to continue to build the Nabis footprint across the…

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TuesdayJun 18, 2019 1:47 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – CryptoCurrencyWire to Provide “Live on the Scene” Coverage, Generate Far-Reaching Buzz of HODL Rally

Multifaceted financial news and publishing company of the InvestorBrandNetwork, CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), today announced that it will serve as the official newswire, gold sponsor and media sponsor for the international HODL Rally, the world’s first blockchain networking supercar rally. The event is set to start with a spectacular cocktail meet and greet in London on June 29, further revving its way across eight of Europe’s most enchanting cities, crossing the finish line in Ibiza on July 8, 2019. “HODL Rally is a stunning opportunity to step into an action-packed series of events that meld the exciting potential of blockchain and crypto…

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WednesdayJun 12, 2019 12:49 pm

CryptoNewsBreaks – HODL RALLY Releases Unique Itinerary, Fusing Synergies of Supercars and Cryptos, for 8-Day European Event

HODL RALLY, the world’s first cryptocurrency-inspired supercar rally, today released an updated itinerary for the June 30-July 7 event that will rev its way across Europe to educate, inspire and raise awareness for blockchain technologies. According to the update, organizers for the unique eight-day event have elected to transcend the typical conference model, and Day 6 at the W Hotel will now feature a unique networking format. “The aim of HODL RALLY is to promote blockchain technologies in a fun and exciting environment, fusing the natural synergy between supercars and cryptocurrencies,” HODL RALLY Founder and CEO Virtue Nightingale said in…

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