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WednesdayAug 15, 2018 1:15 pm

Meet the Future of Blockchain at Coinvention 2018 in Philadelphia

Designed to ensure authentic representation of blockchain, cryptocurrency culture Global cryptocurrency market grew more than 1,600 percent in 2017 Affordable two-day event at luxurious Loews Philadelphia Hotel on August 30-31 Diverse lineup of blockchain community leaders set to deliver keynote presentations, panel discussions on market’s expansion, opportunities Free Hackathon and networking mixer to open conference with prizes, team awards Save with pre-sale general admission tickets or crypto-purchase One of America’s most historic and forward-thinking cities will be the venue for Coinvention: The Future of Blockchain Conference and Expo on August 30-31, 2018. Situated at the luxurious Loews Philadelphia Hotel, located…

TuesdayAug 14, 2018 1:33 pm

Mastercard vs. Visa: Blockchain Projects

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding cryptocurrency and blockchain, mostly due to the potential high sums of money that can be made in the industry. Recently, though, a lot of that attention has shifted to the applications of this technology across other industries. Niches have emerged around this shift, including blockchain solutions providers, Initial Coin Offering (ICO) third parties, blockchain educators, software client developers and more. While the technology has made its way into industries such as logistics, agriculture, education, real estate, gaming technology and even commerce, the one link between them all is the finance industry. The…

TuesdayAug 14, 2018 1:14 pm

What is Bitcoin Cash? BCH vs Bitcoin

Bitcoin Cash arose as an alternative to Bitcoin, and it’s currently between the third and second most valuable cryptocurrency in the world by market cap, after Bitcoin and Ethereum. The founders of Bitcoin Cash created the alternative cryptocurrency on August 1, 2017 to combat the rise in transaction wait times and fees on the original Bitcoin network. Bitcoin Cash increases the number of transactions that can be processed per block. In this “What is Bitcoin Cash” guide, we’ll go over the history of Bitcoin Cash, its current situation, and how it compares to the original Bitcoin. The Problem: Why Create…

TuesdayAug 14, 2018 12:53 pm

ABC Summit to Bring Together Public and Private Sector Actors to Discuss Blockchain Opportunities

1,500 to attend summit in Lisbon, Portugal, on September 28-29 Several European nations committed to implementing blockchain technology across public services Conference speakers to include experts in blockchain technology from a wide range of industries With several European governments poised to pursue blockchain technology as a matter of public policy, the Asset Backed Crypto (ABC) Summit aims to bring together leading actors across the public and private sectors to network and explore opportunities for partnership. Over 1,500 attendees, 500 investors and 40 companies are expected at the ABC Summit, to be held September 28-29 at the Lisbon Congress Center in…

TuesdayAug 14, 2018 12:09 pm

Pacific Software, Inc. (PFSF) Commences Work on Blockchain B2B/B2C eCommerce Platform in Support of International Trade

Ecommerce platform fostering international trade between Brazil and China Based on marquee hyperledger blockchain technology Built on IBM Hyperledger Blockchain BaaS Infrastructure Since the publication of Adam Smith’s ‘The Wealth of Nations’ in 1776, which, among other things, set out the theory of absolute advantage, and David Ricardo’s ‘On the Principles of Political Economy’, published in 1819, which introduced the advantageous subtleties of comparative advantage, no sensible person has sought to deny that international trade has its benefits. Even if a nation were the most efficient producer of all goods and services, it could still profit from trade because of…

MondayAug 13, 2018 1:23 pm

Hackathon Event to Warm Up Philadelphia COINvention Blockchain Conference

COINvention: The Future in Blockchain to be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on August 30-31 Teams of developers to compete for awards at Hackathon Discounts still available for early registration Speakers to address topics including regulation, innovation and mass-market blockchain adoption Cryptocurrency enthusiasts, job-seekers, investors and entrepreneurs will gather in Philadelphia for a two-day conference event, titled COINvention: The Future in Blockchain, to be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on August 30-31. Registration is open now, with discounts still available for early registration on the COINvention website at www.COINvention.io The first day will feature a 24-hour-long Hackathon, where…

MondayAug 13, 2018 10:45 am

Token Fest – Building the Business of Blockchain

Token Fest, the world’s premier enterprise blockchain conference and expo for the business and technology of tokenization, is fast approaching the Eastern Seaboard of the U.S. This exclusive, two-day event is happening Sept. 13-14, 2018, at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center’s vibrant, waterfront location in historic Boston, Massachusetts. More than 4,000 attendees are expected to gather in Boston for Token Fest, an intriguing networking event focused on bringing together industry thought leaders who are pioneering innovative solutions for the token economy. Thousands of senior-level decision makers will converge in Boston for this exciting deep dive into blockchain’s cutting-edge…

WednesdayAug 08, 2018 12:22 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Reports Increase in Revenues, Acquires $2.7M in Cash Flow Assets

NETE subsidiary United Payments acquires cash flow assets totaling $2.7 million Recent financial performance shows that NETE increased revenues in Q1 2018 by 17.85 percent One-stop omni-channel processing solution with 100-plus payment solutions Global business-to-business sales estimated at $7.7 trillion, compared to $2.3 trillion business-to-consumer market Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) expects a recent acquisition, purchased through subsidiary Unified Payments, to generate well over $5 million in gross profits over the next four years, with recurring profits expected to continue to enhance the company’s profit margins, the company stated in a news release (http://ccw.fm/qOht0). As a global financial technology and value-added solutions…

WednesdayAug 08, 2018 9:00 am

ATMs Provide Potential Route for Cryptocurrency into the Mainstream

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: As cryptocurrency seeks a route to mainstream adoption, ATMs may pave the way just as they have with other non-cash forms of payment in the past. ATMs encouraged the adoption of electronic payments through a gradual move away from cash. Cryptocurrency ATMs may offer a similar route for cryptocurrency into the mainstream. Focus on overcoming challenges to adoption, including technological practicality. Previously only usable on the internet, cryptocurrencies are becoming a mainstream option through the proliferation of specialist ATMs such as those provided by Virtual Crypto Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: VRCP) (VRCP Profile). These establish a crypto equivalent…

TuesdayAug 07, 2018 12:39 pm

GreenBox POS, LLC (GRBX) Announces Participation in Fox Business Network’s ‘Exploring the Block’

Accepted invitation to appear in a special TV production set for broadcast on Fox Business Network Addresses prevention of fraud to improve cash flow Opportunity to showcase GRBX, increase value for shareholders and educate viewers in blockchain technology GreenBox POS, LLC (OTCQB: GRBX), a payment and blockchain solutions entity, recently announced that it has accepted an invitation to appear in a special TV production set for broadcast on Fox Business Network in the September-October timeframe. Top GreenBox executives will be interviewed during this three-part series, and a portion will be filmed at the company’s headquarters in San Diego. Each airing…