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MondaySep 16, 2019 11:14 am

Libra Facing A Hostile Environment

The regulatory environment in the U.S. seems rather hostile towards Libra as things are heating up for Libra on a global scale with Facebook’s ambitious digital asset launch set to be blocked in Europe, India, and China. Facebook instituted a governing body for Libra in Switzerland and now even Swiss Central Bank‘s chairman and executives are expressing growing concerns around Libra and other stable coins. France has said it will block the development of Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency as it poses a threat to “monetary sovereignty”. At the opening of an OECD conference on cryptocurrencies, the French economy and finance minister…

FridaySep 13, 2019 12:20 pm

Is The Era Of Altcoins Ever Coming Back?

In the past few weeks, there has been a jaw-dropping uptrend in Bitcoin dominance. The crypto community has been waiting for the altseason and cryptocurrencies have started gaining some strength against BTC for the first time. This led to slight Bitcoin dominance retracement; a drop from 71.2% to 70%. Analysts are convinced that altcoins are ready to finally gain some momentum. In August, Adaptive Capital’s, Willy Woo, remarked that altcoins were “heading into a region of support” at long last. This trend has continued in September. Bitcoin’s network effect has led to an increase in its value over the years…

ThursdaySep 12, 2019 11:48 am

Is Bitcoin Or Gold A Safe Haven For A USD Collapse?

In light of the rising tension in the U.S. China trade war and the looming crisis of a no-deal Brexit, Bitcoin is being dubbed the new safe haven or “digital gold”. Bitcoin is an “emerging store of value.” Each day, more investors gain confidence in Bitcoin’s place in the global economy. It’s getting easier for institutional investors and financial advisors to buy Bitcoin and use it for settling cross-border transactions. Like gold in the 1970s, Bitcoin has translated into an asset that is volatile but gives high returns. It is scarce, portable, fungible, divisible, doesn’t degrade over time and has…

WednesdaySep 11, 2019 12:53 pm

Coinvention 2019 Conference Sponsors ‘Content is King’ Campaign

With its return to the historic Loews Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Coinvention series is offering more than just an informative forum where blockchain concepts and use cases are discussed. Coinvention 2019 will feature a content-creation campaign exploring how blockchain companies can best utilize social media. The conference, slated for September 20-21, 2019, is meant to promote collaboration and co-invention in the crypto space. To accomplish that objective, Coinvention 2019 will feature 32 leaders and innovators in the crypto space speaking on mass-market blockchain adoption, regulation in the industry, applications of the technology and other related issues. Presentations will…

WednesdaySep 11, 2019 11:17 am

A Smart and Balanced Crypto Portfolio for September 2019

Earning a steady income through cryptocurrency day trading is possible with a smart and balanced cryptocurrency portfolio. The cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile and professional traders build their portfolio with utmost caution and careful evaluation of cryptocurrencies in the Top 100. Here are a few tips on building a smart and balanced portfolio Be patient and avoid panic selling – The market goes through cycles and dips happen frequently. Chances are nine times out of ten, coins will dip and rebound. While market crashes occur, they can be avoided by choosing the right coins and investing with the right strategy.…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 1:00 pm

Wild West Crypto Show Gives Shout Out to Upcoming Coinvention 2019 in Philly

Bitcoin may go up, bitcoin may go down, but the Wild West Crypto Show goes on. Broadcast from Kerrville, Texas, the weekly show featuring all things crypto, is designed to entertain and educate while keeping viewers abreast of the latest developments in the space. On episode 75, ‘Prices Still Holding Steady’, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates noted that bitcoin appears to be holding steady. The digital currency is staying above the $10,000 mark, after peaking at $12,575.90 in early July. So, what should holders of the cryptocurrency do? Just HODL, suggests the dynamic duo. David Schwartz, project director of…

TuesdaySep 10, 2019 12:04 pm

Stripe Introduces Stripe Capital

Fintech firms are now competing on capital as a service. Innovators such as Kabbage, Clearbanc, Square Capital, and others are stepping in to provide capital in a more flexible manner to an increasing level of emerging small businesses. Stripe just improved its capital as service business by simplifying the process. The company announced on September 5th, 2019: “Stripe Capital’s full integration with Stripe means there’s no lengthy application, eligibility is determined quickly, funds hit a user’s Stripe account the next business day, and businesses can repay as they earn. In addition to serving Stripe users directly, Stripe will also extend…

MondaySep 09, 2019 12:33 pm

ELEV8 Announces First Speaker Lineup and Preliminary Agenda Featuring IBM, ConsenSys, Hyperledger, DHL for Flagship Event, ELEV8CON

ELEV8 returns to Las Vegas for the third consecutive year for their annual flagship event, ELEV8CON. This three-day conference taking place December 8-11, 2019 provides a global perspective on enterprise blockchain, distributed data management, and digital assets. The initial lineup of speakers was recently announced, featuring Jason Kelley, General Manager, Blockchain Services at IBM, executives from Hyperledger, Alex Mashinsky, Founder and CEO of Celsius Network, Phil Kelly, Executive Director, Business Development at ConsenSys, Scott Lundstrom, Group Vice President and General Manager of IDC Government and Health Insights at IDC Insights, Nabil Malouli, VP, Global E-commerce for DHL and more. View…

MondaySep 09, 2019 12:20 pm

Is Libra A Threat To The Swiss National Bank?

While discussing Facebook’s Libra, Swiss National Bank (SNB) chairman expressed his worries about the impact of stablecoins like Libra on the bank’s potential to handle its monetary policy. Libra is headquartered in Geneva and this reaction from Swiss authorities was predictable. Thomas Jordan, chairman of SNB’s governing board has expressed his concerns about digital currencies impeding the central bank’s capability to initiate and implement monetary policy. Speaking on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the University of Basel’s Faculty of Business and Economics (WWZ), Jordan believes that a stablecoin pegged to the Swiss Franc would pose fewer risks. He…

FridaySep 06, 2019 12:11 pm

Have A Whopper Your Way And Pay With Bitcoin

Burger King franchises in Germany are beginning to accept Bitcoin payment through their mobile app, but did you know that paying for your Whopper with BTC isn’t new news? In fact, in June 2017, Bitcoin payments were being accepted in test locations… in Russia. Back then, Burger King Russia CEO Dmitry Medovy said “The main difficulty is tax issues, not integration” and that “payment with cryptocurrency is [in] the near future.” Going back even further, a city in the Netherlands made a goal of being the crypto-friendliest place on the planet. That city is Arnhem, and Burger King was listed…