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WednesdayMar 28, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Technology Brings Efficiency to Diverse Businesses

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: As blockchain becomes better established, companies across a wide range of industries are finding ways to benefit from the technology. Payment solutions company Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) is providing blockchain services for logistics, payment, and high-risk businesses through a set of subsidiaries. Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) is seeing a period of growth as demand for its processing hardware rises to support blockchain software. Shopping chain Walmart, Inc. (WMT) has taken out a patent for blockchain-based package tracking and is working with IBM on blockchain food supply chains. United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) has also taken an…

ThursdayMar 22, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Remains a Potential Powerhouse for Various Markets’ Futures

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: As investors enter the second quarter looking for signs of growth sectors, cryptocurrencies and blockchain-related markets remain at the top of the list in potential. In particular, the advantages of blockchain technologies and their secure, immutable shared ledgers are rapidly gaining recognition in the international trade and finance, security, gaming and healthcare sectors. Several companies are advancing programs to educate the broader investing public about blockchain technology. Those companies include SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), which has been aggressively making strategic acquisitions and building a diverse portfolio in the blockchain space. Other public companies pursuing opportunities in the…

TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:00 am

Disrupting Business: Blockchain Technology Offers Solutions across the Board

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Renowned British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, before passing away March 14, 2018, recently offered this observation (http://nnw.fm/07THl) about artificial intelligence: “The rise of AI could be the worst or the best thing that has happened for humanity.” For those companies immersed in developing blockchain technology, the famous scientist’s words underscore the responsibility tech companies shoulder as the integration between this technological trend and the Internet of Things (IoT) opens up promising new frontiers (http://nnw.fm/4cwMz). As a strong proponent of blockchain technology for the finance market’s logistics supply chain integrity and high-risk sectors such as legalized cannabis, Global…

TuesdayMar 06, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain-related Applications Gain Momentum

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain technology has taken the world by storm. From its initial use as the technological architecture underlying cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, the technology has grown in popularity to the point that now an ever-increasing number of industries and applications around the globe make use of the innovative distributed ledger. Each day, the value of blockchain technology gains further ground as its myriad of potential applications attract the interest of new developers, users, and investors. Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ) (EPAZ Profile), SinglePoint, Inc. (OTCQB: SING) (SING Profile), Bitcoin Services, Inc. (OTC: BTSC), Glance Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: GLNNF), and…

MondayMar 05, 2018 2:27 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Announces New Company and Focused Financial Future

CIIX announces spinoff of all hemp-related assets into a single private company CIIX shifts primary focus to core financial services, including cryptocurrency and blockchain technology ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) has become the premier financial information website providing real-time market commentary, analysis and education-related services to Chinese-speaking investors. In 2018, the company is strategically focusing on building its core financial services business. CIIX has announced a spinoff of all hemp-related assets as the company explores new ways to expand. CIIX announced plans to spin off all hemp-related assets into a single private company. CBD Biotechnology Co. Ltd., ChineseHempOil.com, Inc. and Hemp…

WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Takes Center Stage in Payment Processing Revolution

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Change is coming in the financial sector. The desire for faster payments and better audit trails is leading companies away from traditional payment systems and toward innovation. Blockchain technology is increasingly relevant in this area, with companies such as Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) applying the technology to improve payment processing and logistics in the financial sector. Mastercard (MA), one of the biggest players in payment processing, has obtained patents to develop its own blockchain systems. Glance Technologies (GLNNF) (GET:CNX), which specializes in payment solutions for customers, has partnered with Netcoins Inc. to integrate blockchain-based cryptocurrency…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 9:00 am

Five Blockchain Companies to Watch in 2018

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency unarguably have the potential to alter the future of money, finance, transportation and national security. While an increasing number of blockchain plays wind their way through the investment community, Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FRANKFURT: 6F6) (WKN: A2AKL8) (VSQTF Profile) is demonstrating a particular measure of blockchain innovation potential in a wide range of industries, including payment processing, mobile gaming, and more. Other companies seizing territory in the blockchain technology space include tech-giant IBM (NYSE: IBM), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Visa (NYSE: V) and Hive BlockChain Technologies (TSX:HIVE.V) (OTC: HVBTF). Why…

WednesdayFeb 14, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Offers Promise as Cryptocurrency Markets Waver

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: The market for digital currencies is volatile by nature, and while some commentators declare an imminent bursting of the cryptocurrency bubble, many analysts forecast another bull run in 2018. Despite wild swings in digital currency, the underlying blockchain technology demonstrates more stability. With this in mind, investors are increasingly turning their interest to blockchain-focused enterprises, such Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile), a company applying blockchain to logistics in the fintech sector. Processor developer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) has seen its earnings soar as it provides technology to support the blockchain, while NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) received…

ThursdayJan 25, 2018 3:19 pm

Caveat Emptor: Blockchain and Crypto Companies under SEC Scrutiny

The mania surrounding bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has now overflowed onto the underlying technology. The real value of cryptocurrencies is hotly in dispute, but there is consensus that the underlying blockchain technology has applications that extend far beyond its connections to cryptocurrency. IBM's Martin Schroeter recently told CNBC (http://nnw.fm/Lqvk1), “Blockchain, the digital record-keeping method that exploded in popularity in conjunction with the cryptocurrency craze, will change the way the world makes transactions.” Unfortunately, the unscrupulous will always make every conceivable attempt to capitalize on a current craze and redouble efforts during transformative events. Spring-boarding off the cryptocurrency craze, little-known companies…

TuesdayJan 23, 2018 9:00 am

Established Companies Positioning to Invest in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Despite the skepticism in the market about the legitimacy and longevity of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the underlying blockchain technology is something that tech firms and the financial sector cannot ignore. While cryptocurrencies’ surging values and wild price fluctuations have made many established organizations reluctant to invest in this market, Bloomberg reports that Goldman Sachs is setting up a trading desk for cryptocurrencies (http://nnw.fm/ayFK8). This positions the company to be the first large Wall Street investment banker to trade in digital currency. Businesses such as ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) (CIIX Profile) are taking advantage of the deeper rooted…