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MondayNov 18, 2019 12:45 pm

Five Below to Get into Esports?

Five Below (FIVE) has been on an upward trajectory over these past five years. The share price was at $42.00 in November 2014 and is now at $126.74. Shareholders in Five Below have seen substantial returns over the past five years. It is an intriguing firm in an age where traditional retailers are going into bankruptcy or face significant debt burdens. Sears, JC Penney, Forever 21, and other name brand stores struggle while Five Below continues to gain confidence from its shareholders. The publicly-held chain of discount stores, based in the United States, built its brand on items within the…

MondayNov 18, 2019 12:37 pm

AnarchAwaken Stage Speakers Announced

Anarchapulco is excited to announce the line up speakers for the AnarchAwaken Stage featuring globally recognized speakers specializing in aspects of mental and physical wellness. The 6th annual Anarchapulco, will be February 10-20, 2020 at the Princess Mundo Imperial in Acapulco, Mexico. As the principal tenant of Anarchapulco is everyone is responsible for themselves and that every relationship is based on voluntary participation rather than through forced servitude or coercion, it is important to start with the aspects of our lives that keep us healthy. The 10 day event series will feature a pre-event retreat focused on physical healing, movement…

FridayNov 15, 2019 12:42 pm

Is Bitcoin an Efficient Currency?

When Bitcoin was first used for settling payments, banks and fiat supporters concluded that Bitcoin, as an actual payment mechanism, was a failure. It was slow, taking a minimum of ten minutes up to several hours to process a payment; it was unpredictable, complicated and definitely not user-friendly. To use Bitcoin as a remittance tool, especially in the beginning, relied on untested third party vendors that could easily take your Bitcoin and run, or challenge a transaction if you had the misfortune of being scammed through LocalBitcoins or PayPal. In addition to rampant scams, they were prone to hacks too.…

ThursdayNov 14, 2019 12:10 pm

Chain Warriors Marathon: $12,000 Worth of Crypto Up For Grabs

Chain Warriors has recently announced that it is holding a contest called the Chain Warriors Marathon. This contest is taking place from November 7 to December 7, 2019. It includes crypto rewards for both exceptional gameplay and for referring others to the game. The total prize pool is $12,000 worth of crypto. This article will explain the rules of Chain Warriors Marathon, how to get started participating, and what kind of strategies may help players to succeed at the contest. This article will focus on the Marathon contest. For more general information about the game and its platform, read our reviews…

ThursdayNov 14, 2019 12:06 pm

Choosing Bitcoin Over the Dollar in Africa

Would it surprise you to hear that there are countries in Africa that are choosing Bitcoin over the dollar? The following article relays some of the critical points for Bitcoin adoption and why this technology is enabling under-served people the ability to connect to each other and grow financially. Bitcoin as a Global Hedge The promise of bitcoin is peer to peer value transfer without third parties such as banks. Peer to peer value transfer is happening daily on the bitcoin network. Individuals can send value in seconds to people all over the world without fear of frozen funds (via…

WednesdayNov 13, 2019 2:22 pm

Fintech Holding Company Xalles Holdings Inc. (XALL) Answers Crypto Business Needs as Coin Markets Gather New Strength

Xalles Holdings is a company dedicated to building on blockchain and other technologies for solutions in the e-commerce, payments and financial reconciliation arenas Xalles’ most recent financials report showed the company’s fifth consecutive revenue-producing quarter and expectations for future revenue and asset growth The company remains bullish on cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin amid the market’s ups and downs, with recent worldwide rising trends underscoring crypto’s and Xalles’ potential The potential benefits of riding out crypto volatility were again on display in late October as Bitcoin suddenly surged over $500 in just five minutes, joined in the ride by other top-20…

WednesdayNov 13, 2019 1:20 pm

Somnium Space – Ethereum-Backed VR That Might Take Over Your Life

Somnium Space is a blockchain-backed virtual reality world developed by Somnium Space, Lmt. Each piece of real estate in this VR world is tokenized and held on the Ethereum blockchain. Somnium Space is a fully functional VR platform. The client for the platform is available for free on Steam. Users connecting to the world will currently find a bowling alley/arcade, park, cobblestone walkways, houses, roller coaster, planetarium, and other attractions. We downloaded the client and spent some time in this new VR world. This article will explain what we know so far about Somnium Space based on developer reports and…

WednesdayNov 13, 2019 1:16 pm

TransferWise Should Get Into the Blockchain Space

Founded just shy of a decade ago and based in London, TransferWise is an online money transfer service that supports more than 750 currency routes across the world. Founded by Taavet Hinrikus and Kristo Käärmann, both born in Estonia, TransferWise provides multi-currency accounts that includes USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, and more. Hinrikus and Käärmann’s initial concept for TransferWise was to offer services much different than traditional currency transfers. Instead of being a broker that takes the difference between the buy and sell rates, TransferWise uses the inter-bank mid exchange rate and charges a small, very reasonable commission. From launching…

TuesdayNov 12, 2019 12:04 pm

The Abyss – Game Distribution Powered by Crypto – Steam Challenger?

The Abyss is a gaming distribution platform with a crypto twist. On The Abyss, developers and users get rewarded with crypto tokens whenever they help each other through various tasks. This article will explain how the Abyss platform works and what makes it unique compared to other gaming distribution systems. What is a gaming distributor? Before we dive into how The Abyss works, we should start by clarifying what a gaming distribution platform is. Indie game developers often have a tough time competing with major studios. Even if they make great games, these studios simply don’t have the marketing budget…

TuesdayNov 12, 2019 12:00 pm

Altcoin Predictions: The Top 10 In 2020

While the cryptocurrency industry is always expanding, the next great digital token may be released tomorrow for all anyone in the crypto community knows. Bitcoin is widely seen as a pioneer in the world of cryptocurrencies, analysts adopt many approaches for evaluating tokens other than BTC. It’s common, for instance, for analysts to attribute a great deal of importance to the ranking of coins relative to one another in terms of market cap. Let’s dive into the list of top 10 altcoins for 2020. Litecoin (LTC) Litecoin launched in 2011 and was among the initial cryptocurrencies following Bitcoin. Often referred…