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FridayJun 07, 2019 11:58 am

Coinvention 2019 Bringing the Crypto Community to the City of Brotherly Love

With the return of Coinvention to the historic Loews Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the future of blockchain applications is set to be unveiled. Slated for September 20-21, 2019, Coinvention 2019 is bringing the crypto community together for two days to collaborate and network at a landmark event. The conference will feature 32 leaders and innovators in the crypto space speaking on mass market blockchain adoption, regulation in the industry, applications of the technology and other related issues. Presentations will be segmented, with three or four keynote addresses and demos, followed by Q&A, eight STO/ICO presentations and several panels for…

ThursdayJun 06, 2019 12:57 pm

World Crypto Conference Set to Take Center Stage During Vegas Blockchain Week in October

It may be that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but word of the upcoming World Crypto Conference (WCC), to be held October 29-31, 2019, is already out. Hosted by event management company EVOLV, the Second Annual Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Technology conference will take over two levels of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The Cosmopolitan boasts 150,000 square feet of convention space, as well as a casino that stretches over 110,000 square feet. The event is expected to attract application developers; advisory, auditing and academic institutions; executives and enthusiasts; financial service providers; investment firms; and traders, as well as government policy…

ThursdayMay 30, 2019 10:24 am

15 YouTube Crypto Influencers You Should Follow

Everyone’s got a voice. Some people happen to have a larger platform and audience than others. If you are interested in the world of crypto, blockchain, and technology, you might follow the people on this list of YouTube Crypto Influencers. They are listed in no particular order. Andreas M. Antonopoulos His name is a mouthful but Andreas Antonopoulos is a long time YouTuber who some might consider the grand-daddy of blockchain evangelism. He’s authored the book Mastering Bitcoin, a developer’s guide to bitcoin, and presents top-notch news about blockchain technology and Bitcoin through his social media channels. He is a…

FridayMay 24, 2019 11:29 am

HODL RALLY to Take Over W Hotel in Barcelona for Barcelona Blockchain Summit

Come along for the ride as HODL RALLY heads to Barcelona to take over the W Hotel for the EVOLV Blockchain Summit. The two-day conference, planned for July 4-5, will feature experts and developers in the crypto and blockchain spaces for a series of addresses and panel discussions. The event will also encompass several entertaining functions, as well as roundtable discussions with industry influencers and leaders, all against the backdrop of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea. The Barcelona Blockchain Summit will be the pièce de résistance of HODL RALLY, which will soon be winding its way across Europe to promote blockchain…

WednesdayMay 22, 2019 11:38 am

HODL RALLY to Parade Blockchain Brands in Eight Cities over Eight Days

Move over Formula One, and make way for the HODL RALLY, which is soon to wind its way across Europe, parading some of the best blockchain brands through eight cities in eight days. For over a week, up to 100 supercars will cruise 1,800 miles through an octet of metropolises – London, Paris, Geneva, Monaco, Barcelona, Valencia, Dénia and Ibiza – offering marketers a rare opportunity to expose their brands to the denizens of these great cities. HODL RALLY gets off the grid on June 29, from Pall Mall in central London, with a cocktail meet and greet. Then, it…

MondayMay 20, 2019 12:30 pm

BlokTech Networks’ Disrupt X Miami Event to Feature Top Minds, Influencers and Strategists

BlokTech Networks’ Disrupt X Miami Conference is slated for July 23-24, 2019 The conference will highlight bitcoin technology and blockchain innovation Its agenda features 100-plus investors and projects BlokTech Networks’ Disrupt X Miami (the Mining Disrupt Conference) is scheduled for July 23-24, 2019, in Miami, Florida, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center. This event promises invaluable insight into bitcoin technology and blockchain innovation, as well as the future of these applications. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend this innovative conference to celebrate and learn from key talent within the cryptocurrency, blockchain and mining…

MondayMay 20, 2019 12:24 pm

The President Won’t Touch It, Politicians Ignore It, Is Blockchain the Key to Gun Control?

It seems that almost every single week we hear about another mass casualty incident at one of our schools, someone’s workplace, or just a random location somewhere in the country. While at this point it would be virtually impossible to eradicate guns in this country, and not something I would support anyway, it’s clearly evident that we have to do something to protect our children and neighbors. Tweets and press conferences sending “thoughts and prayers” from the President, law enforcement, and other government leaders has become synonymous with inaction and almost a sense of complacency. Sure, bump stocks have been…

TuesdayMay 14, 2019 10:26 am

Tokenized Mortgages on Ethereum

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) might have had its day, security token offerings (STOs) seem to have taken over. As such, it is no surprise to see Fluidity, Ethereum’s first ever tokenized security platform. The platform is built on the Ethereum platform and uses smart contracts to tokenize assets. It collaborates with dealer-brokers who are registered and regulated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). It then issues security tokens for them through its intricate yet detailed programmable compliance mechanism. The programmable compliance is a set of processes that checks whether a token or a security meets certain requirements. These requirements…

TuesdayMay 14, 2019 9:36 am

A Cryptocurrency Mystery: A Sudden Death Cost Cryptocurrency Investors $190 Million

Last December, Gerald Cotten, a Canadian entrepreneur who parlayed last year's cryptocurrency frenzy into a personal fortune as the co-founder and CEO of QuadrigaCX, was in rural India to help open an orphanage he was funding. At 9:45 p.m. on December 8, Cotten arrived at Fortis Escorts hospital in a state of septic shock, according to the hospital report. The patient had a history of Crohn's disease but at age 30, given his health, traveling in remote India may not have been prudent. But twenty- four hours and two cardiac arrests later, he was announced dead. The death of Cotten,…

MondayMay 13, 2019 2:05 pm

HODL RALLY Binds Beauty and Blockchain in Dash across Europe

This summer, HODL RALLY sets off from Pall Mall in central London on June 29. From there, up to 100 supercars will parade through Paris, Geneva, Monaco, Barcelona, Valencia and Denia, on their way to the magical Balearic island of Ibiza, stopping only for a series of entertaining and educational events that will blend beauty and business with the art of blockchain. Meant to promote the benefits of blockchain and facilitate mass adoption of the technology, HODL RALLY will also offer opportunities to learn, network and do deals. Pit stops include the EVOLV Barcelona Blockchain Summit at the W Hotel for…