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WednesdayAug 01, 2018 2:09 pm

Charitable Applications of Blockchain-Based Crypto Technology

Josh Cook, who is well-known by his username ClockUniverse in crypto-focused community channels, recently participated in a video interview to share how Terracoin aims to help people around the globe by funding charitable endeavors while also providing an alternative digital currency with certain key advantages. The full interview can be viewed on YouTube via the following link: http://ccw.fm/fd38M How Terracoin’s Design Enables Sustainable Funding An ongoing source of funding for philanthropic initiatives is made possible because the Terracoin code sets aside 10% of the mining rewards to create a self-replenishing budget that is voted on by the community. As an…

WednesdayAug 01, 2018 12:34 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Fights Fraud with Disposable Credit Card Numbers on its Netevia Platform

Card fraud and data breaches cause billions of dollars in losses every year Netevia technology generates virtual single-use card numbers Targeted at $7.7 trillion global B2B payments business Just like the single-use plastic shavers applied to remove a five o’clock shadow, credit card numbers have entered the realm of disposable goods. In response to the rising incidence of payment fraud and data breaches that expose millions of card numbers, innovative companies like Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) are devising solutions to stay ahead of the criminals. The global financial tech company has extended its Netevia platform to include a smart…

TuesdayJul 31, 2018 3:05 pm

World Crypto Con Offers Crypto and Blockchain Applications in Everyday Life

Conversations and hands-on experiences around crypto and blockchain in everyday life Opportunities for university students to present their research and actionable concepts to world leaders in the industry Practical and profitable workshops for investing in the world of New Finance World Crypto Con (WCC) is committed to bringing conversations around topics that affect everyday lives to the forefront of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Set to be held at the Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas from October 31 to November 2, WCC is anticipating 5,000 attendees and over 150 exhibitors. This will be an interactive, engaging and educational…

TuesdayJul 31, 2018 11:19 am

Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (VRCP) Leads the Way toward Widespread Cryptocurrency Adoption as US Regulatory Sentiment Shifts

Virtual Crypto’s solutions enable real-time confirmation of cryptocurrency transactions Company’s NetoBit ATM is the world’s first ATM to enable real-time bitcoin conversion, purchase and sale Virtual Crypto’s mission is to make instant, secure and user-friendly cryptocurrency financial services available to everyone Regulatory sentiment in the United States seems to be shifting favorably toward cryptocurrencies – news that is very welcome for companies like Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: VRCP). Virtual Crypto is a technology company focused on making cryptocurrencies accessible to the public, doing so through the creation of instant, secure, user-friendly payment solutions for businesses and consumers that combine…

FridayJul 27, 2018 12:31 pm

World Crypto Con Keynote Speakers Include Vinny Lingham of Civic, Maxine Ryan of Bitspark and Ronnie Moas of Standpoint Research

Cryptocurrency-focused conference to be held October 31-November 2 at Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas; expected to host 5,000 attendees World Crypto Con will focus on cryptocurrency, ICOs, investing and more, exploring how this new technology will be mass adopted through business innovation Highlights of World Crypto Con expected to include networking, education and the newest technology shown by 150+ exhibitors across 200,000 sq. ft. of exhibit and meeting space World Crypto Con (WCC) will feature an all-star lineup of speakers, from cryptocurrency investor groups and marketing innovators to ICO specialists. The bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency conference is expected…

FridayJul 27, 2018 11:29 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Eyes International Expansion with Bitcoin ATMs, Cryptocurrency Courses

Warren Wang, CEO of CIIX, noted in podcast interview that company plans to eventually expand its network of bitcoin ATMs to Vancouver and Toronto Company intends to offer its Bitcoin Trading Academy courses online to Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong Wang remains passionate about bitcoin, predicts that it will rise in value to as much as $1 million; he cites supply and demand as factor in projected increases ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) CEO Warren Wang said in a recent SmallCapVoice interview that he expects to expand CIIX’s previously announced ATM network to eventually include the Canadian cities…

ThursdayJul 26, 2018 1:41 pm

MedReleaf Co-Founder Targets Canadian Market with New Licensed Producer

Exclusive Interview with Flowr CEO Tom Flow and Chairman of the Board and Chief Strategist Steve Klein The Flowr Corporation is in the middle of building its licensed flagship facility in Kelowna, British Columbia and gearing up to go public. CEO Tom Flow and Chairman of the Board and Chief Strategist Steven Klein spoke with New Cannabis Ventures about the company’s plans to compete in the active Canadian market. Flow has a decade of experience in the cannabis industry. Under the MMAR program in Canada, he helped design and build 17 facilities in Ontario. When the MMPR (now ACMPR) program…

ThursdayJul 26, 2018 1:16 pm

Blockchain Education at U.S. Universities

The amount of people who currently partake in cryptocurrency investment every day shows a rise in the blockchain revolution. It has been reported that trading tokens on platforms like Bitcoin and Ethereum add more than 100,000 users each day. Global funding of blockchain-based startups has also increased from $550 million in 2016 to over $1 billion in 2017. As the blockchain industry continues to achieve increased global popularity, more applications of the technology pertaining to several industries including finance, real estate, and even education continue to materialize. The ingress of these applications creates a considerable amount of jobs that need…

ThursdayJul 26, 2018 1:07 pm

Major Security Flaws Threaten Deployment of EOS Mainnet

With just four days before the anticipated release of the EOS mainnet, major security flaws are threatening the hype around the widely-hailed smart contract platform. Chinese cybersecurity firm Qihoo360 released a report this morning outlining their discovery of “epic vulnerabilities” in the EOS code base. These vulnerabilities would enable bad actors to create and distribute malicious smart contracts to the entire EOS network. The severity of the security flaw cannot be understated, as a quote from a blog post by the company reads: “The attacker can steal the private key of super nodes or control content of new blocks. What’s…

WednesdayJul 25, 2018 2:32 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Positioned to Continue Organic Growth with Launch of Smart Vendor Payments Solution for B2B Sales

Received $7.55 million institutional investment to support growth Setting the standard for global cross-channel payments acceptance and value-added service offerings Global business-to-business sales estimated at $7.7 trillion compared to $2.3 trillion business-to-consumer market Executed several complex initiatives in 2017, continued to deliver double-digit percentage organic growth year-over-year Total transactions processed by NETE during first six months of 2018 at $50.2 million, up from $35.7 million during same period of 2017 Global financial services, technology and value-added solutions group Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) continues increasing profitability with a strong track record that includes processing transactions in over 50 countries and…