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FridayJul 26, 2019 12:32 pm

Voatz Makes Inroads Into Utah County

Voatz, the keiretsu company of Medici Ventures will initial a pilot program of the Voatz platform. The Utah County pilot will allow for voters to utilize the Voatz mobile application to participate in the upcoming municipal election in the next month. The pilot will be available to a select group of people. Utah County aims to test out the blockchain based program with eligible voters who are serving overseas. The Voatz Mission and How Voatz Works Voatz aims to make “voting safer and more accessible”. How does Voatz plan on realizing their mission? By using smartphones and blockchain technology. The…

ThursdayJul 25, 2019 11:16 am

Is It Too Late To Invest In Bitcoin?

Bitcoin has been around for a decade and its price has exploded in the past 10 years. People in the crypto space are now wondering if they can make huge profits or if the time has passed. Here's the thing... In the crypto space there is always an opportunity for profit during price corrections, at the halving and during crypto winters. Here me out. Bitcoin’s public sale price was $1 = 1300 BTC in October 2009 and the first commercial transaction involving Bitcoin was to purchase a pizza for 10,000 BTC. After the public sale ended, the price went up…

WednesdayJul 24, 2019 12:24 pm

What if Congress Bans Bitcoin?

Donald Trump’s tweet on Bitcoin raised a stir on crypto twitter. Days after the tweet Facebook started hearings with US Senate on Libra and the Congress theoretically went after Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Some members of the U.S. congress have already drafted a “Keep Big Tech Out of Finance” bill, which is intended to prevent the creation of Facebook’s new cryptocurrency. The news that there may be a complete ban on Bitcoin is on top of the table and under speculation in the media. Meanwhile economist and trader Alex Kruger mentioned that the United States Constitution protects Bitcoin code as it…

TuesdayJul 23, 2019 12:43 pm

Coinvention 2019 to Tackle Scalability Challenges of Taking Blockchain to the Masses

As the blockchain community prepares for Coinvention 2019, the challenges of scaling blockchain technology for mass adoption is confronting the industry. It is a challenge that the conference plans to tackle head-on by bringing together blockchain enterprise companies, developers and enthusiasts for a two-day event, September 20-21, at the landmark Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Importantly, for those involved in the space, the gathering also offers a platform to broadcast corporate visions, reach target audiences and engage peers. Given its diverse attendee profile in the past, Coinvention 2019 will likely provide the perfect platform to reach out to blockchain developers,…

TuesdayJul 23, 2019 12:35 pm

Get Free Crypto and Learn How & Where to Use It at Futurist Conference, This Aug. 13-14 in Toronto

The Untraceable Blockchain Futurist Conference is back for a second edition after a wildly successful first event in 2018. This year, the conference will again feature lots of free crypto giveaways from sponsors, and staff will be onsite to guide attendees on how to spend and exchange it. Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist Conference will also feature the highly popular Blockchain Bootcamp to promote the mass adoption of blockchain technology. For the second time in its history, Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist Conference will bring together more than 2,000 participants from all parts of the world. The second edition will once again be Canada’s…

TuesdayJul 23, 2019 12:18 pm

5 Reasons Why You Should Buy Facebook’s Libra

After Facebook’s announcement of Libra there has been much speculation and discussion in the Congress and the US Senate Banking Committee. David Marcus, Facebook’s Executive represented the social media giant in a hearing, and the same day Bitcoin’s price went on a downward spiral falling straight $1000 in 8 hours. Hearings on Libra are causing a stir on crypto twitter and the global crypto community, and this could be the next potential disruptor after Bitcoin in 2009. In this article we have compiled a list of reasons why you should buy Facebook’s Libra. Exchange value on Libra and make transactions…

MondayJul 22, 2019 2:34 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Flags Crypto Schemes and Scams

On Episode 69 of the Wild West Crypto Show – Why Fake News is Easy to Create – straight-shooting crypto cowboys Drew Taylor and Brent Bates, hosts of the show, were at it again, bringing their loyal fans up to speed with developments in the space. This time around both Joerg Molt of the Satoshi School and Jonathan Keim, communications director of CryptoCurrencyWire, were back on the show. While Molt talked about the bad guys, relating an encounter with crypto crooks in Costa Rica, Keim recognized the good guys, with updates on three newsworthy happenings in the crypto world. One…

MondayJul 22, 2019 1:05 pm

Facebook Libra Coin project and Working With Regulators

The Facebook Libra Coin Project and Congress The last two days have been a bit of a whirlwind for the Facebook Libra coin project. The proposed cryptocurrency project (with critics who argue that it is a centralized currency posing as a cryptocurrency) and its leaders were under significant pressure by congressional representatives. David Marcus, the executive in charge of the Facebook controlled Calibra company, mentioned that the company would work with regulators in the launch of their currency and implied that work on the project would go on. This is an importance distinction due to the fact that lawmakers were…

FridayJul 19, 2019 1:20 pm

ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (CIIX) Provides Premier Market Data Via Unique Website

CIIX is a leading financial information provider for Chinese-speaking investors The company’s emphasis is on providing dependable market information to assist investors in making wise investment decisions CIIX is leveraging initiatives in the cryptocurrency space ChineseInvestors.com Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) is a foremost financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors in the United States, China, Canada and worldwide. The company has operated the premier web portal for more than 20 years. Through its website, CIIX provides real-time market commentary and analysis, as well as education-related services in both traditional and simplified Chinese language character sets (http://ccw.fm/VnM8M). Established in 1999, CIIX is based in…

FridayJul 19, 2019 12:45 pm

Warren Buffett and Crypto

Warren Buffett has compared Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies to tulips and a bubble. While most successful American entrepreneurs have taken the same road and steered clear of any interest in cryptocurrencies, Warren has referred to Bitcoin as rat poison squared. In an interview with CNBC in the spring of 2018, Warren elaborated his feelings on Bitcoin for six minutes. He compared investing in Bitcoin to investing in gold, which happens to be another asset he dislikes, saying that it is “non-productive” as opposed to buying shares of a “productive” business that creates goods. Warren points out that gold has only grown…