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WednesdayAug 29, 2018 2:31 pm

CryptoCurrencyWire Opens Global Portal to Blockchain and Crypto Conference Destinations

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, today announces the launch of its Crypto and Blockchain Conferences website page geared to satisfy enthusiasts in the space eager to browse related summits, conferences and events scheduled at locations around the globe. CCW’s team has gathered details on more than 115 blockchain and crypto-focused conferences slated to be held from the beginning of September through the end of 2018. For those following the rapid rise of cryptocurrencies and the disruptive power of blockchain technology, CCW’s global portal page delivers the date, location and name of each event in an easy-to-follow format.…

WednesdayAug 29, 2018 2:01 pm

World Crypto Con Attendees Can Meet the Challenge of Token Tank Live and Pitch a Project, Winners to Appear on ‘Bad Crypto Podcast’

World Crypto Con (WCC), to be held October 31-November 2 at Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, is expected to host 5,000 attendees, 150+ exhibitors and 75+ speakers Present your ICO or blockchain/cryptocurrency idea at the conference’s Token Tank Live event, to be co-hosted by Joel Comm and Travis Wright of the Bad Crypto Podcast WCC features a speaker lineup that includes crypto investors, money managers and industry leaders at a global conference focused on the latest developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology World Crypto Con’s Token Tank Live will offer a high profile opportunity for attendees to compete…

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 3:12 pm

Coinvention Offering Last Chance Tickets and a Chance to Hear Lynn Ulbricht

Last chance tickets available at a 30 percent discount Top three projects from the Hackathon will be presented to thought leaders at the conference Lynn Ulbricht, featured in the documentary Deep Web, will be sharing how her son’s case impacts freedom in the digital age There is still time to register for this week’s ‘Coinvention: The Future of Blockchain Conference and Expo’, which will be held at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on August 30-31, 2018. Last chance tickets are currently available. Save 30 percent with the coupon code ‘Coinvention30’. The Hackathon will begin on Thursday, and teams are already gearing…

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 2:59 pm

At FinovateFall 2018 in Times Square, You May Find Yourself Talking to a Chatbot

At the upcoming FinovateFall 2018 conference to be held September 24-27 at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square, New York, don’t be surprised if you find yourself talking to a chatbot or hearing about how a blockchain-based platform is already being used for U.S. Treasury bond settlement. For the Finovate conferences have been, since 2007, the stage on which the latest financial and banking innovations have had their debuts. As with past Finovate forums, the conference in fall promises an exposé of exciting technologies and their potential applications in financial services. You can expect to hear how analytics are helping…

TuesdayAug 28, 2018 9:46 am

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Revenues Up Nine Percent to $32 Million

Growth in North American market driving revenue increase Total dollars processed via North American Transaction Solutions segment up 37 percent to $1.62 billion Total dollars processed via International Transaction Solutions segment up 20 percent to $211 million Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) has reported strong second quarter financial results, with net revenues of $32.45 million by June 2018, up nine percent from $29.7 million last year (http://ccw.fm/a3PM0). The financial services technology company, which develops multi-channel electronic payment solutions, has seen a significant increase in its North American business. At a conference call to discuss the results, CEO Oleg Firer said,…

MondayAug 27, 2018 2:22 pm

Pacific Software, Inc. (PFSF) Interview Highlights ‘Agri-Blockchain’ Solution, Export/E-Commerce Relationships in Brazil and China

Company’s blockchain-based solution is able to track agricultural products from farm to table, providing an accurate, tamper-proof record Company has a working relationship with IBM, as well as the government in the Brazilian state of Rondônia and some of the largest e-commerce companies in China Pacific Software, Inc. (OTC: PFSF), an emerging development technology corporation and master licensor of Hyperledger blockchain-based systems, was recently featured in an interview by NewEconomies.com (http://ccw.fm/28fYQ). Pacific Software President Peter Pizzino sat down with New Economies hosts Lucce Cervigni and Alice Hlidkova in the Nasdaq Times Square studio to talk about Pacific Software and the company’s…

FridayAug 24, 2018 2:47 pm

Bank of Central Banks Wants to Stop Creation of Crypto

The rise of Bitcoin and the blockchain industry has been accompanied by criticism, just like any other emerging tech sector. Such criticism was heard during the dawn of the internet, and despite it, the internet is still alive and well today. Industry experts have offered different hot takes on the nature of cryptocurrency in general, calling it everything from a bubble to a Ponzi scheme. The latest well-known figure to criticize the cryptocurrency industry, however, is Agustín Carstens, head of the Bank for International Settlements, also known as the central bank for all central banks. According to Carstens in a…

FridayAug 24, 2018 2:40 pm

5 Keys to Consider When Building Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio

Building a cryptocurrency portfolio is not something you do in 5 minutes. The rise of the cryptocurrency market and ICO’s, in general, has lured many investors into the idea of making big bucks as quickly as possible. And while there’s still plenty of opportunity out there, it pays (quite literally) to be as professional as you can. It’s the wild wild west all over again, except this time, programmer cowboys are riding in on coded horses in search of digital gold. Arm yourself with some powerful tools so you too have a chance of striking it big. Let’s dive in…

FridayAug 24, 2018 1:08 pm

Everything You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency Regulation (Right Now)

The meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies has taken the world by storm. Innovators, investors, users, and governments are scrambling to wrap their heads around cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology that they rely upon. The emergence of a new market and business model has created great opportunities for participants, but it also carries significant risk. Cryptocurrencies present an inherently unique challenge to governments because of their new technology, cross-jurisdictional nature, and frequent lack of transparency. Governments are struggling to develop new ways to regulate cryptocurrencies, adapt existing regulations, and identify fraudulent schemes. Cryptocurrencies and their regulations are evolving before our eyes, and…

FridayAug 24, 2018 12:46 pm

Convention in Philly to Explore Blockbuster Potential of Blockchain

Are you curious about how blockchain is shaping the future? Then you need to be at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Pennsylvania on August 30-31 for a two-day conference event titled 'Coinvention: The Future in Blockchain'. Registration is open at the www.Coinvention.io website (with a discount available if you do so on or before August 24). For two days, you’ll get an opportunity to hear about the value of blockchain, explore crypto-economic and regulatory issues, and much more from a battery of 32 thought-leaders in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. You’ll also hear the latest in blockchain career news. Presentations…