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ThursdayDec 06, 2018 12:27 pm

Investing in Bitcoin: New Institutional Platform by Fidelity

Fidelity Investments has recently announced the launch of a separate arm, which will give its institutional clients the opportunity to trade in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The arm, known as Fidelity Digital Asset Services, LLC, will buy and sell digital currencies for various monetary ventures such as hedge funds and family offices. According to the press release, the firm will source all of its cryptocurrency from large, over-the-counter exchanges. They will also be safely kept in a cold storage to ensure that customer funds are safe from theft. As stated by Abigail Johnson, chairman and chief executive of Fidelity, “Our goal…

ThursdayDec 06, 2018 12:22 pm

How to Mine Ethereum on a Mac | What You Need to Know

Mining Ethereum from a Mac has become increasingly accessible with more user-friendly interfaces being developed. However, native hardware included in most Apple computers might not be enough to turn a profit, yet it is still a great way to get experience with mining. In general, there are three levels of difficulty in mining: cloud mining, hobby mining, and profit mining. While they are not mutually exclusive, each level requires varying amounts of technical knowledge and hands-on involvement. Mining Ethereum: What’s Your Purpose? Cloud mining can be considered the most approachable, however, we recommend extreme caution before proceeding. For many people,…

ThursdayDec 06, 2018 10:31 am

The Road to Becoming a Security Token: Featuring Aziza Coin

As one of the first STOs (security token offerings) in the hydrocarbon resource sector, Aziza Project LLC has had to navigate numerous regulatory hurdles. Throughout the evolution of the fund, a clear vision of powering and connecting southern Africa through localized, ethical oil and gas projects has driven things forward. The realization of its vision hinges on the successful execution of a differentiated and professional crypto offering, which is geared toward institutional investors. The Aziza Coin is structured in such a way that the token will appeal readily to institutional buyers like hedge funds, who have gone from being a…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 12:43 pm

Next Week’s CryptoBlockCon will Highlight Blockchain Companies, Cryptocurrency Technology and Key Speakers

CryptoBlockCon’s agenda is structured to connect blockchain industry participants, encouraging networking and learning about blockchain and cryptocurrency firms The speaker lineup includes Shawnna Hoffman, global cognitive legal co-leader of IBM; Ben Marks, founder and CEO of Blocktrade Capital; and Adam Wood, COO of Cryptotraders Two-day event at the Mandalay Bay is part of a worldwide series of conferences to showcase blockchain technology; venues for 2019 include Los Angeles, New York and London CryptoBlockCon, to be held December 11-12 in Las Vegas, will highlight the future benefits and application of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Featuring knowledgeable and diverse keynoters as part of…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 12:38 pm

The North American Bitcoin Conference in Miami will Feature ‘Lightning Networking Sessions’ and ‘Security Token Track’ for Investors

Two days of events will be packed with an all-star lineup of speakers addressing a rainbow of subjects from bitcoin and ZCash to ICOs and blockchain technology At the token pitch, STOs and ICOs will take the main stage to make presentations for an audience of investors in this technology space; networking will be encouraged Event organizers have operated 12 global conferences since 2012; more than 150 famous speakers, 4,500+ attendees and five world-class networking events are expected The North American Bitcoin Conference, scheduled for January 16-18 in Miami, will highlight ‘Lightning Networking Sessions’ and a ‘Security Token Track’ for…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 11:47 am

Aziza Project LLC Offers Investors an Opportunity to Support Rebirth of Hydrocarbon Industry in Southern Africa

Aziza Project invests in early-stage oil and gas exploration operations in underdeveloped Southern Africa region Aziza’s first investment is a 20 percent stake in Africa New Energies (ANE), which is preparing to drill wells on a Montana-sized chunk of Namibia The company’s investment opportunity consists of a security token offering that will allow coin holders to share in company profits Company engineers are awaiting the results of a September bore drilled to identify where potable underground water might be located and for conclusive results from water samples being tested for the presence of hydrocarbons Amid revived interest in the potential…

WednesdayNov 28, 2018 1:08 pm

Washington Elite AI & Blockchain Summit Enables ICOs and Startups to Pitch to Pool of Investors

Washington Elite meeting will be at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center; the ‘ICO Grand Slam’ and the ‘Startup Cup’ are designed for investors to assess ICOs and startups Artificial intelligence, augmented reality and virtual reality will be topics addressed by an A+ lineup of speakers, including crypto and blockchain specialists, entrepreneurs and investors Top-tier exhibitors will represent financial services and investment opportunities; blockchain certification classes will be taught by government regulators and experts Washington Elite AI and Blockchain Summit, to be held November 30-December 1 in Washington, D.C., is expected to attract some 2,000 blockchain experts, investors and other…

WednesdayNov 28, 2018 12:24 pm

NetworkNewsWire Provides Individual Summaries on ‘VanFUNDING 2018: CONVERGE’ Partner Companies

Some of the leading names in fintech are gathering in Vancouver, B.C., for VanFUNDING 2018: CONVERGE (#VF2018), which is taking place Thursday and Friday of this week at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver. This premier fintech and capital conference explores the exciting forward-motion happening relative to blockchain, AI, fintech innovations, global market developments and alternative investing opportunities. The not-to-be-missed event allows attendees to immerse themselves in high-growth financial technology innovations, global market developments and alternative investing opportunities. Those unable to attend, however, can still stay in the know regarding the movers and shakers in these exciting fields. NetworkNewsWire (“NNW”), the…

TuesdayNov 27, 2018 12:23 pm

A New Age for Digital Advertising with Blockchain?

Advertising has become an essential part of promoting any type of business available and even plays a role in driving the data market further. The world of advertising is worth billions of dollars and is on course to hit $120 billion by 2021 in the US. Every company, no matter what they offer, cannot function without reaching their target audience-- this is where advertising comes into the picture. Brands like Google live off consumer data which can be used to send targeted ads to the right audience. Unfortunately, there are several issues that make the process of reaching the right…

TuesdayNov 27, 2018 12:17 pm

The Diamond Blockchain: Ending Blood Diamonds with New Tech

Have you ever thought about how blockchain could affect the diamond industry? Probably not, right? But now blockchain technology could improve how we track diamonds, from the mine to the jewelry store. But there’s an issue with diamonds. As with any popular industry, the diamond market isn’t exactly squeaky clean. Some diamonds, known as conflict diamonds, are illegally traded to fund wars abroad. You may not know this due to the high demand for diamonds. Almost 50 percent of the demand for diamonds come from the US — and it isn’t a surprise. After all, it is the go-to jewel of engagements…