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MondayAug 12, 2019 12:24 pm

Coinvention 2019 to Promote Democratization and Diversity in Blockchain

What better place than the City of Brotherly Love to host an event that promotes democratization and diversity in blockchain? Philadelphia creates an ideal backdrop for Coinvention, which is returning to the city for its September gathering. Held at the same venue as last year – the historic Loews Hotel in downtown Philadelphia – Coinvention 2019 will continue its mission of cultivating co-invention in blockchain projects by hosting gatherings that foster collaboration in the crypto community. A major objective of this year’s event is to drive diversity through the inclusion of underrepresented groups, such as women and ethnic minorities. With…

MondayAug 12, 2019 12:11 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Gives the Game Away on New Developments in the Blockchain Space

Drew Taylor and Brent Bates, hosts of the Wild West Crypto Show, continued their straight shooting on episode 71, titled ‘A Blockchain Game’, broadcasted from Kerrville, Texas (http://ccw.fm/9Sveu). The show featured another week at the speed of crypto, with new developments in the crypto-sphere coming fast and furious, including news about a new game built on blockchain technology. Game developer Matt Rosen appeared on the show, speaking enthusiastically about his creation, Splinterlands. The game reminded Taylor and Bates of their baseball card-collecting days. Justyn Osowska, founder of the Canadian chapter of Women in Blockchain, was also a featured guest on the show,…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:55 am

Blockchain Futurist Organizers Dedicated to Creating an Accessible, Community-Friendly Event

From Aug. 12-14, Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist Conference, Canada’s largest and highest-profile blockchain event, will return to the Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana in Toronto, Canada. Following last year’s success, Untraceable aims to make this year’s event even more accessible to the community as a way to foster public interest in blockchain. A more diverse crowd is beneficial to all attendees, providing unique opportunities for networking and education. Along with events for both new and seasoned blockchain enthusiasts, Untraceable has implemented lower ticket prices, a wider timeframe and fantastic volunteering opportunities for anyone desiring to be involved. Conferencegoers will be encouraged…

MondayAug 12, 2019 11:43 am

US-China trade war intensifies- Digital Yuan new weapon in arsenal

President Donald Trump tweeted on August 6, 2019, that the U.S. is in a strong position and the US-China trade war is a beautiful thing to watch. President Trump’s view is that Washington is holding ground in this trade war and attracting a massive amount of international investment. However, the key data from the trade war is telling a different story. U.S. exports to China slumped to $33 Billion that is 21%, at the end of June 2019; Chinese exports by contrast, increased by $4 Billion, almost 1%. Over the past 7 months of 2019, China’s trade surplus was over…

FridayAug 09, 2019 12:40 pm

This is the Fastest Blockchain Platform in the World

Imagine sending money to a peer overseas via a bank transfer. It would take 2-3 days and would come at quite a considerable cost. Blockchain transactions can be validated without the help of a 3rd party. Here’s the problem though… Even though most blockchain transactions are processed in seconds, most of them wouldn’t be able to match the speed of Visa or Master-Card. The speed of Bitcoin is 7 TPS while Ethereum stands at 20 TPS. In this article, we’ll explore the fastest blockchain platform in the world. Waves is working on a new technology that will enable the network…

FridayAug 09, 2019 11:45 am

Untraceable’s Futurist Conference Offers Immersive Introduction to Blockchain Use Cases

For those wanting to get a finger on the pulse of the blockchain revolution, Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist – the largest blockchain conference in Canada – is the place to be. This landmark blockchain event returns to the Rebel Entertainment Complex and Cabana in Toronto, Canada, Aug. 13–14. The extravaganza promises two days of demos and discussions, a blockchain boot camp, airdrops of cryptocurrency, gamification, and endless opportunities to build and strengthen networks. Information on schedules, speakers and sponsors can be found on the conference website and through the event web app (http://ccw.fm/jdDk1). While Untraceable’s Blockchain Futurist Conference is truly futuristic,…

FridayAug 09, 2019 9:14 am

Crypto Payment Startup HUPAYX to Tap into Four Hundred Thousand Stores in S. Korea

Bitcoin Press Release: The South Korean based payment platform HUPAYX specializing in real-time crypto payments is gaining much interest by partnering with various high profile domestic companies and creating its own Alliance Group, whilst tapping into 400,000 stores in S. Korea. 9th August, 2019, Seoul, South Korea - The goal of The Human Plus team, the makers of HUPAYX, is creating a new global paradigm in blockchain based everyday economy together with its alliance partners. One of the recent and most significant partnerships was made with KIS Information Communications, second largest VAN and merchant terminal company with over 2 million…

ThursdayAug 08, 2019 11:18 am

Facebook’s Libra Gets A Lobbyist

Facebook is not playing games. They’re putting a lot of money into lobbying U.S. lawmakers on behalf of Libra and they’re hiring the right people with the right connections. Crypto Trader News reported that congressional House members were challenging Facebook with Democratic Representative, Carolyn Maloney stating that she didn’t “think [Facebook] should launch Libra at all,” arguing that the creation of currency should be solely a government function through accountable institutions. We later reported that Facebook executive, David Marcus stated to the legislators that he was committed to analyzing and understanding the data was a priority before launching Libra. Between…

WednesdayAug 07, 2019 11:35 am

PMA Seeks To Replace Israeli Shekel with Crypto

Back in mid-June, Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh stated that he wanted to look into every possibility to enhance the freedom of the Palestinian economy that would not be blocked by Israel or the 1994 Paris protocol, which gave the Palestinian Monetary Authority (PMA) the power of a central bank without the ability to issue bank notes. The growing tension lies in the economic and political tensions between Palestine and Israel where PMA alleges that the Israel shekel can be used as a payment for all purposes including official transactions, which leaves Palestine heavily reliant on Israel. Currently, there is…

WednesdayAug 07, 2019 11:26 am

First Bitcoin Capital Corp. (BITCF) Prepares to Leverage its Acquisition of First Bitcoin ATM Patent

First Bitcoin Capital is advancing its status as a blockchain tech developer by acquiring the nation’s first bitcoin ATM patent, which it believes controls all bitcoin ATMs and kiosks in the United States First Bitcoin is preparing to enforce its patent rights, which it predicts should be worth more than $50 million in profits during the coming five years More than 3,000 bitcoin ATMs are currently operating in the United States, and an average of 3.7 bitcoin ATMs are being added each day First Bitcoin is also launching an ATM check-cashing service for unbanked payday customers, and it expects to…