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FridaySep 20, 2019 11:31 am

Will the EU Launch Its Own Digital Currency?

When social media giant, Facebook, launched plans to develop their own digital currency with plans to implement it through their apps and reaching potentially a billion people, it triggered a global debate, especially in the EU, about virtual currency legislation. The European Union began to look into drafting a legal framework for people, organizations and businesses on how to interact with cryptocurrencies. In an EU meeting in Helsinki, France’s minister Bruno Le Maire warned that Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency, could cause a risk to consumers, financial stability and even “the sovereignty of European states”. While speaking at a conference of the…

ThursdaySep 19, 2019 12:50 pm

Voice of Blockchain Returns to Chicago for Exciting Second Annual Event

Voice of Blockchain, which held its inaugural event in 2018, is returning to Chicago this month. The conference, bringing together a diverse combination of professionals in the blockchain industry, promises to be even better than last year, which one participant described as “the true spirit and opportunity of blockchain… the power of a committed community to change the industry and the future.” As blockchain has evolved past the proof of concept phase and “many established financial institutions and a growing number of insurers are turning their attention to blockchain,” Voice of Blockchain is sure to be a timely and critically…

ThursdaySep 19, 2019 12:09 pm

Will Facebook Launch Libra in 2020?

The social media giant, Facebook made an announcement to launch Libra coin in June 2019, and it’s been trending in crypto news since then. On the heels of their announcement, Walmart, Telegram and even the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) announced plans to speed up the development of their own digital currency. But Facebook has been facing a lot of backlash and difficulties since their June announcement as they’ve been called for hearings about this and security concerns before Congress. The world is watching as central banks and other institutions around the world have been developing their own tokens despite…

WednesdaySep 18, 2019 2:06 pm

Voice of Blockchain to Offer Insights for all Members of the Blockchain Ecosystem

Located in the heart of Chicago – a city with a strong legacy as a world leader in using technology to evolve equity and futures markets – the Second Annual Voice of Blockchain will aim to vertically connect representatives from all levels of the blockchain industry, creating a unique learning experience that will be second to none. Widely recognized as the largest blockchain and digital asset event in the Midwest, Voice of Blockchain will bring 1,000 attendees, 200 speakers and 20 exhibitors together at the prominent Venue SIX10 in Chicago. The venue boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the…

WednesdaySep 18, 2019 1:27 pm

Wild West Crypto Show Asks, ‘Where Have All the Alt Coins Gone?’

On episode 76 of the Wild West Crypto Show, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates are scratching their heads and asking, “Where are the alt coins?” Bitcoin dominance – a measure of how much of the total alt coin market cap is made up of Bitcoin – remains above 70 percent. Conversely, this bitcoin hegemony means that Dash, Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple and the hundreds of other cryptocurrencies available comprise only 30 percent of market value. Will the alt-coin industry follow the pattern of the early auto industry? In the first decade of the twentieth century, close to 500 automakers were…

WednesdaySep 18, 2019 11:22 am

Guide on Margin Trading

Day traders buy and sell stocks multiple times during trading hours in the hope of turning profits based on a stock’s volatility on any given day. Though the invested capital is at risk, there is still a possibility to turn a profit. The profits earned depend on the capital invested and a higher investment gives high returns. In the stock market, traders borrow funds from their broker or their exchange, and often “play the market” with more than the capital in their account would allow. Margin trading allows those traders to open long and short positions and take advantage of…

TuesdaySep 17, 2019 2:08 pm

Coinvention 2019 to Provide Glimpse of Blockchain’s Global Revolution in Business, Alt-Financing

Coinvention 2019 will feature 32 leaders in the crypto space addressing the impact of blockchain and cryptocurrencies on business and the increasingly global access to economic opportunities The convention will provide networking forums, educational workshops and an innovator hackathon event Coinvention will take place September 20-21 in Philadelphia, a U.S. city steeped in heritage, and tickets are still available The blockchain and its cryptocurrency financial system are working together to make the world a little bit smaller and a little bit more accessible to even the most remote corners of the globe. Unbanked populations across Northern Africa and the Middle…

TuesdaySep 17, 2019 1:32 pm

World Crypto Conference Returning to Las Vegas, October 29-31

The second annual World Crypto Conference (WCC) will be hosted by EVOLV in October and is expected to attract thousands of participants The conference is a great opportunity to meet and interact with a variety of experts while learning about new and upcoming trends in blockchain and cryptocurrency technology Several notable speakers will be presenting at the conference, and there will also be various discussions, product demos and workshop events held during this not-to-be-missed three-day event The second annual World Crypto Conference (WCC) will be presented by EVOLV, October 29-31, 2019, in Las Vegas. This is only one of the…

TuesdaySep 17, 2019 11:57 am

Will Bitcoin Reach $20K Before 2020?

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $10,360 and the last time we saw Bitcoin in this price range was weeks before the historic bull run of December 2017. Post that the cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of nearly $20K. Throughout 2018 the market remained bearish, however, Bitcoin is charging upwards now and it is safe to say that we have put crypto winter behind us. And BTCC co-founder Bobby Lee even stated that Bitcoin will exceed $20,000 to reach even $200,000 in a short amount of time. What is causing such predictions, and what makes this bull…

MondaySep 16, 2019 11:48 am

Xalles Holdings Inc. (XALL) is “One to Watch”

Frost & Sullivan projects that B2B e-commerce will hit $12 trillion in sales worldwide by 2020, up from $5.5 trillion in 2012. 75% of respondents to the new Global Payments Insight Study, by ACI Worldwide and Ovum, believe consumers want a broader choice of payment tools, prompting firms to consider investment in this area as an influx of new competitors leads larger financial institutions to fear for their market positions. Xalles Holdings reported its Q2 2019 results, showing its 5th consecutive revenue producing quarter. The company expects to attain ongoing profitability in 2020 through revenue growth and continued vigilant expense…