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ThursdayJun 14, 2018 9:00 am

Crypto Companies Prepare for Inevitable Regulation that Could Be the Sector’s Biggest Boon Yet

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: While there remains some uncertainty about how forthcoming cryptocurrency and virtual currency regulations will shake out, “cryptocurrency is here to stay,” said Jason Huang, CEO of graphics card giant NVIDIA during a recent CNBC Mad Money interview (http://nnw.fm/7MAsT). Factors sustaining this looming permanency include the need more than 2 billion people worldwide who are unbanked have for financial services — 15.6 million of those individuals in the United States, according to MoneyGram. ATMs offering cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin (Crypto: BTC) are rapidly emerging as an alternative banking paradigm, but only around half of the bitcoin ATMs support…

TuesdayJun 12, 2018 2:03 pm

Dr. Patrick Byrne, Founder of Overstock.com and tZERO, to be Opening Keynote Speaker at Blockchain World Conference

Blockchain World Conference will be held July 11-13, 2018, at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. It will feature Dr. Patrick Byrne, founder and CEO of Overstock.com and chairman of tZero, as the opening Keynote Speaker. He’s been called the ‘Bitcoin Messiah.’ He is an expert on blockchain and distributed ledger platforms, as well as a success at innovative online marketing. The conference will offer 3 1/2 days of blockchain, cryptocurrency networking and the latest in technology. In addition to authoritative guest speakers, Blockchain World Conference will have workshops, ICO presentations and an educational program. Display tables will host…

TuesdayJun 12, 2018 1:22 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Has Eyes on the Future

Green is a FinCEN compliant payment processing platform for those in the cannabis industry Constant changes within the cannabis industry, as states and the federal government work to define new laws SpeedyGrow partnering with local hemp farmers in the Grand Valley to help boost the community’s economy Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (OTC: REFG), a financial services company directed at the medical cannabis and banking industries, has been filling the gap for cannabis providers who lack bank support due to federal regulations by providing online banking solutions. First offered only to medical cannabis merchants, the company’s services are now available to…

MondayJun 11, 2018 11:22 am

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Keeps Business Running ‘Any Time, Any Place, Any Payment’

Suite of events solutions cuts wait times for transactions through mobile services, quick verification Subsidiary PayOnline enters new market with Russian Federation offerings Multi-channel payments platform Netevia builds on same-day settlement in end-to-end processing Mobile devices have become the go-anywhere remote controls that turn on — and turn off — the world around us. Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) is a fintech innovator that helps keep the signals open between businesses and their customers in a pay-per-play, on-demand-type marketplace that may be virtually headquartered anywhere between a business district, the highway or someone’s back yard. Payment solutions provider Net Element…

FridayJun 08, 2018 2:13 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Announces Licensing Partnership with The Bad Crypto Podcast

ChineseInvestors.com enters licensing partnership with The Bad Crypto Podcast to redistribute popular interviews in the Chinese language Company announces partnership and recruiting efforts on MoneyTV Seen as latest step in a move to strengthen the company’s focus on being a leader in financial information ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX), a company providing premier financial consulting to the Chinese-speaking community, recently announced that it has entered into a licensing partnership with The Bad Crypto Podcast. CIIX will be redistributing Chinese translations of the podcast’s most popular interviews on www.NewCoins168.com, which will include Charlie Lee, founder and developer of Litecoin; Roger Ver, also known…

FridayJun 08, 2018 1:11 pm

Blockchain World Conference – Technology on Tap

The Blockchain World Conference (BWC) is three and a half days filled with information, education and life changing networking in the luxurious Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. From July 11-13, 2018, crypto fanatics will enjoy conferences, lectures, keynote speakers, workshops, networking, inspiration and fun... and BWC knows how to add the fun! Attendees will enjoy dance parties, golf outings, VIP suite parties and the chance to participate in cutting edge industry firsts! Technology will be on tap at the BWC. Two thousand of the world’s brightest coders will be participating in the first ever Blockchain Hackathon. Full and…

FridayJun 08, 2018 1:10 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Acquires 40 Acres of Land for Hemp Cultivation in Utah, Will Seek State License

After Utah passed law H.B. 302, REFG acquired land to grow hemp, will seek license as part of Utah’s Department of Agriculture and Food licensing program Jeremy Roberts, CEO of REFG, says company has entered the cultivation and extraction space in Utah to grow hemp as part of state-sanctioned system REFG is a first tier merchant processor; its Green is an integrated gateway that is FinCEN compliant and creates a cashless environment for licensed cannabis providers Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions Inc. (OTC: REFG) has acquired 40 acres of land to grow hemp in Utah and plans to seek a state…

ThursdayJun 07, 2018 3:08 pm

Pushing Forward with Blockchain App Development

The whole blockchain concept needs little introduction after the mass publicity over the past year. While it’s a fairly recent discovery for many of us, businesses are moving fast to encompass the benefits offered by blockchain apps. From large traditional companies, to cutting-edge technology start-ups, these benefits to businesses are becoming increasingly obvious. The way forward is clear. Blockchain technologies are here to stay, with lower costs, and faster and more secure systems being the reward for adopting blockchain and all that comes with it. Investment in blockchain app development is certainly something to consider. It’s been well proven with…

ThursdayJun 07, 2018 1:55 pm

SEC Obtains Court Order Freezing $27 Million from Longfin Corp.’s (LFIN) Trading Proceeds

Agency’s complaint filed in federal court in New York names founder and CEO, and three other affiliated persons, with violating federal securities laws LFIN voluntarily delisted its Class A common stock from Nasdaq exchange and began trading on the OTC market in May 2018 Company had earlier acquired Ziddu.com, which develops smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, with the SEC terming it a ‘purported’ cryptocurrency business A federal court in New York has frozen some $27 million of alleged illegal trading proceeds of stock in Longfin Corp. (OTC: LFIN) following a complaint filed by the SEC alleging that Venkata Meenavalli,…

ThursdayJun 07, 2018 11:58 am

CryptoCurrencyWire Announces Launch of Crypto-Focused News Aggregation Brand

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”) today announces its official launch of www.cryptocurrencywire.com, a specialized information service delivering comprehensive corporate communications solutions to the multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency space and its nascent brand holders. As a unique financial news and content distribution syndicate, CCW employs a powerful combination of decades-long expertise in media relations, market know-how, and an unmatched ability to reach a wide audience of investors, consumers, journalists and the general public. CCW provides the corporate communications solutions needed to demystify today’s fast-moving global cryptocurrency market and deliver unparalleled visibility, recognition and brand awareness to its clients. The Team behind CCW has helped hundreds of…