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FridayJun 28, 2019 11:11 am

Want to Use Facebook’s Crypto? Be Ready to Sacrifice Your Privacy

The news about Libra has set the internet ablaze with talk and speculation galore. It seems that just about everyone has something to say about it and of course we’ve covered our fair share of Facebook/Libra-related topics of late ourselves. However, one thing I think that needs to stand out to everyone, current crypto-enthusiasts and future Libra users alike, is that this is Facebook and private data we’re talking about here. In this day and age, with not only the “possibility” of malicious users attempting to detect and exploit platform vulnerabilities but the absolute certainty, it’s utterly mind-melting that just…

ThursdayJun 27, 2019 11:48 am

Banking Giant JP Morgan To Launch Their Own Digital Currency

J.P.Morgan, the banking giant is launching its own coin in a bid to transform the payments industry. JPM coin will facilitate payment settlement between clients with a small fraction of payments scheduled for a pilot program in a few months from now. J.P. Morgan is the first major U.S. bank to launch a digital currency. According to reports, JPM coin would be backed by USD, similar to other stablecoins like USDT and TUSD. Umar Farooq, the bank’s head of digital treasury has said, “Anything that currently exists in the world, as that moves onto the blockchain, this would be the…

WednesdayJun 26, 2019 12:28 pm

World Crypto Conference 2019 to Cast a Light on Enterprise Adoption of Blockchain

Blockchain is big. No longer just the plaything of geeks or the crypto community, the technology is spreading quickly as enterprise adoption grows. You can find out just how quickly by attending the upcoming World Crypto Conference (WCC), to be held October 29-31, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. WCC – the second annual blockchain and cryptocurrency technology conference – is being hosted by event management company EVOLV. With exhibits and activities spread over two levels of The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, attendees will be able to navigate about 150,000 square feet (about 3.5 acres) of convention space. If the past is any…

WednesdayJun 26, 2019 10:56 am

5 Altcoins That Could Overthrow ETH

Active crypto traders are always on the lookout for the best opportunities in earning profits and increasing their portfolios and wealth which often means looking in other places beyond the top two cryptocurrencies. But there are five altcoins that could potentially overthrow Ether (ETH) from its number two spot. In this new age of crypto and blockchain, recession and economic crises have made investors turn to cryptocurrency as a safe haven to park their funds and continue to stay active in trading. In countries like India, where rumor of banning crypto altogether with the possibility of jail time has actually…

WednesdayJun 26, 2019 9:10 am

Dr. Evan Singh and Startup Studio Online to Join HODL Rally 2019

HODL Rally is the world’s first-ever blockchain supercar rally event. What's in the store is 1800 miles - 100 cars - 8 days - 8 cities - 5 countries - 6 parties - 4 club takeovers –1 fashion show, a poker tournament, ongoing networking opportunities and a charity gala. The concept of HODL Rally was created to diverge from day-to-day monotonous Blockchain events by merely adding a 'wow factor' to this new and upcoming industry. With this in mind, the creators of the event have come up with the ultimate blockchain lifestyle event, including the most forward-thinking individuals across the…

TuesdayJun 25, 2019 12:28 pm

Facebook’s Cryptocurrency Libra and What You Should Know

Facebook’s new global currency “Libra” has been anticipated for the past two years as rumors about Facebook’s cryptocurrency over the last year. Now that Facebook announced its highly anticipated cryptocurrency will launch with 100 distributed computer nodes and servers at launch, backed by key players from all sectors of the economy, Libra promises to work alongside the existing financial system. Expected to launch in early 2020, Libra is slated to be a stablecoin backed by Fiat currencies and securities. Libra is backed by 27 partners including some of the world’s largest corporations. The partners will oversee Libra’s operations through an…

MondayJun 24, 2019 1:26 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Episode 65 Discusses Cryptocurrency as the Next Development of Entrepreneurism

The Wild West Crypto Show Episode 65 features Jonathan Keim and Lorraine Lemon The show covered new developments with Regal Assets and eBoost The hosts discussed the continuing evolution of cryptocurrency and its adoption in the marketplace The most recent episode of The Wild West Crypto Show – Episode 65 – featured Jonathan Keim, communications director of CryptoCurrencyWire, and speaker Lorraine Lemon. Hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates examined the latest breaking cryptocurrency news and gave investors insight into the world of cryptocurrency in a compelling fashion. Keim discussed with the hosts the news regarding Regal Assets, which is offering…

MondayJun 24, 2019 12:32 pm

Most Profitable Cryptocurrencies Mined in 2018

Right now the digital currency market is going through a period of upheaval, but that has not diminished how lucrative or how competitive cryptocurrency mining can be. Nothing but substantial growth is expected from it in the coming years, offering real profit opportunities to real people. The recent drop in value of cryptocurrency was expected to affect the hash rate, but it’s important to note that there has been no indication of a negative impact. Instead of declining, the hash rate for Bitcoin has increased. Bloomberg reported the increasing hash rate indicates that, “mining is still profitable for many players…

FridayJun 21, 2019 11:02 am

Coinvention 2019 to Shine Spotlight on the Best in Blockchain

What better place to create a platform that catalyzes ideas, projects and start-ups in the blockchain space than Philly? The city, after all, is cradle of the Republic, bearing both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution. It’s no surprise, then, that, after last year’s success, Coinvention is returning to the Birthplace of America. Yes, Coinvention is back, rallying the blockchain community – developers, enterprise companies and enthusiasts – for a two-day event at the Loews Hotel, September 20-21, 2019. Day one will be devoted to a hackathon featuring workshops led by select entrepreneurs and designers. Over 100 developers…

FridayJun 21, 2019 10:57 am

What Is Nexo and How Do Crypto Loans Work?

There’s been a lot of talk about how cryptocurrency has the ability to compete with institutions through democratization, but there’s been minimal focus on its actual capabilities. You’ve probably heard plenty of discussions about how crypto offers financial services to the unbanked population or how it makes it easier for people to connect with lenders and investors. But how? If you’re tired of listening to the same conversations, there’s a platform you might be interested in called Nexo. Nexo is a blockchain-based loan system developed by Credissimo, a FinTech company based in Malta. It’s the world’s first instant crypto loan…