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WednesdayJul 25, 2018 9:00 am

Acid Test for Cryptos and Blockchain Tech Increasingly about ‘Spendability’ and Usability

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: According to a new paper from researchers at Imperial College London that suggests digital currencies are now primed for mass adoption, Bitcoin (Crypto: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies will become mainstream forms of payment within the next decade for goods and services on the strength of their increasing suitability for the role. Outsiders and even insiders struggle to maintain accurate understanding of rapidly evolving space Ratings agencies, indexes and industry analyst sites cropping up to address information verifiability deficits “Spendability” and usability emerging as acid tests for cryptos, ICOs and blockchain tech Key factors driving the mainstream adoption…

TuesdayJul 24, 2018 2:27 pm

World Crypto Con Unveils University Research Showcase Scholarship

World Crypto Con to award six university teams with opportunity to present blockchain research and projects Online applications accepted until August 31, with winners being revealed on October 1 Conference to feature over 5,000 attendees and more than 150 exhibitors World Crypto Con (“WCC”), the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry’s most immersive and interactive conference experience, this morning announced its inaugural University Research Showcase Scholarship. Per the update, the scholarship will award six university teams the opportunity to present their cutting-edge blockchain research and projects to more than 5,000 attendees at World Crypto Con, which is set to take place at…

TuesdayJul 24, 2018 11:37 am

GreenBox POS, LLC (GRBX) Blockchain Solutions Advance Progression to a Cashless Society

Electronic payments engendering transition to a cashless society Electronic payments carry high transaction costs Blockchain technology holds the promise of lowering those costs Latest payment system, QuickCard, launched and running successfully If cash is still king, it has to be a constitutional monarchy, for electronic payment instruments and technologies like those being developed by GreenBox POS, LLC (OTCQB: GRBX) now dominate the payments system. The company’s latest payment system, QuickCard, has been showing impressive market performance metrics (http://ccw.fm/cX8pw). The blockchain-powered e-wallet has performed without flaw since its launch in May 2018. GreenBox, headquartered in San Diego with offices in Seattle,…

MondayJul 23, 2018 12:34 pm

Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (VRCP) Boosts Potential of Fintech Users’ Mobility with Growing ATM Base

Virtual Crypto Technologies building a name with ATMs that deal in bi-directional crypto exchanges NetoBit platform for ATMs allows rapid verification through predictive application available on Android and iOS NetoBit’s flexibility extends to ability to divide transactions between multiple exchanges Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: VRCP) is making it easier for people to finance their needs through virtually deregulated but still-confident peer-to-peer money networks that allow the rapid exchange of bitcoin and cash on a bi-directional ATM platform. The technology company is dedicated to making fintech use by consumers and businesses an efficient, accurate, reliable and virtually instantaneous process utilizing…

FridayJul 20, 2018 11:37 am

CryptoCurrencyWire Provides Recap of Blockchain World Conference

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, today provides a recap of happenings at the Blockchain World Conference (“BWC”), which took place last week in Atlantic City, NJ. As a key extension of InvestorBrandNetwork and NetworkWire, the CCW brand marked its first conference attendance at BWC as a gold sponsor and the official newswire of the event. The event served as the perfect venue to host the brand’s physical debut as the team received an unprecedented response from the crypto and blockchain communities during the conference. “Our team’s extensive experience with information dissemination was highly sought after as attendees and fellow…

ThursdayJul 19, 2018 3:20 pm

Bitcoin vs Ethereum vs Litecoin

While cryptocurrency has only recently become a popular term in finance, it has been around for a long time. Before names like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin even existed, there were attempts to create a decentralized currency. David Chaum, a respected cryptographer, launched ECash, an anonymous system in the 1990s but it failed. Chaum built the system on currently existing government financial principles and infrastructure like credit cards. RPOW, BitGold, B-Money were also created but failed. Cryptographers could not get past specific challenges that they faced at the time. The first challenge was how to achieve true decentralization and the second…

ThursdayJul 19, 2018 1:39 pm

Don’t Fall For These Crytocurrency Scams

While the cryptocurrency market can be a good way to make money, it is also a prime target market for scammers. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common bitcoin schemes and how to protect yourself from falling for them. Be Weary of Cryptocurrency Giveaways Amongst the various types of bitcoin schemes, many of the top people and projects in the industry are concerned with the prevalence of giveaway scams. These scams often take place on popular social media platforms, especially Twitter. Big names like Vitalik Buterin even list “Not giving away ETH” in their profiles to…

ThursdayJul 19, 2018 12:31 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Leads and CFA Follows in Cryptocurrency Education

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies being assimilated into mainstream finance Equity analysts must now study blockchain and cryptocurrencies CIIX offers course in cryptocurrency trading in New York City From 2019, aspiring Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs) will have to tackle topics on cryptocurrencies and blockchain as part of a new curriculum covering ‘Fintech in Investment Management’, for the CFA Institute has updated its syllabus in response to intense interest from the equity research and fund management communities. Referring to blockchain, the technology that underlies bitcoin and other alt-currencies, Stephen Horan, managing director for general education and curriculum at the CFA Institute, commented, “This…

ThursdayJul 19, 2018 11:24 am

GreenBox POS, LLC (GRBX) Projects Average Daily Transaction Volume on QuickCard Payment System will Surpass $1M by 4Q2018

Ben Errez, EVP of GRBX, sees QuickCard generating a record fourth quarter in terms of transaction volume, predicts that it will become the new standard of payments QuickCard is a blockchain powered eWallet that can be downloaded and installed on any platform; GRBX has received five provisional patents for its groundbreaking technology MTrac App payment platform, powered by GRBX technology, is available for download in the Apple and Android marketplaces; it enables consumers to load funds into an eWallet GreenBox POS, LLC (OTCQB: GRBX) is off to a quick start since the May launch of QuickCard, its fully integrated mobile…

WednesdayJul 18, 2018 11:39 am

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Targets $7.7 Trillion B2B Market with Netevia Platform Vendor Payment Solution

Global B2B ecommerce sales at $7.7 trillion and still growing as more businesses move online Netevia accepts over 100 cashless payment methods in multiple currencies Netevia users can transact business with suppliers in countries around the world Businesses are increasingly using the Internet to buy services and products from other businesses. It is now estimated that global ecommerce between businesses (B2B) now amounts to $7.7 trillion (http://ccw.fm/cQzr7), far outstripping the $2.3 trillion in sales made from businesses to consumers (B2C). Targeting this massive and growing market, Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) has extended its Netevia payment platform to include solutions…