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TuesdayJun 26, 2018 12:58 pm

Blockchain World Conference – Register Now & Bring the Family!

The largest EVER crypto conference in North America is just days away. Blockchain World Conference is a revolutionary event that you don’t want to miss on July 11-13, 2018, at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. Pushing the boundaries of previous blockchain conferences, these three days are packed with blockchain seminars, bitcoin and crypto events, networking, blockchain education and luxury. Mediocre industry events will no longer suffice once you’ve experienced the BWC. Come be a part of the movement. Learn from top-level leaders in the industry such as IBM, a company that is sending multiple executive-level speakers to the…

TuesdayJun 26, 2018 12:43 pm

Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (VRCP) Delivering the ‘How’ to Bitcoin Transactions with Revolutionary ATM Technology

NetoBit platform provides “very high accuracy” predictive solution to reducing crypto validation time Virtual Crypto Technologies carves niche with bi-directional crypto ATM trade capability Despite banking industry skepticism, cryptocurrency industry continues to post healthy results Cryptocurrencies continue to shrug off pessimism about their nascent industry challenges, notably with a recent $13 billion price spike in total market capitalization during the course of an hour on the heels of a 24-page report in which central banking conglomerate the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) blasted cryptocurrencies, stating growth in the alt-currencies’ use would fuel self-destructive growth in their storage and energy needs (http://ccw.fm/O1R1b).…

MondayJun 25, 2018 1:31 pm

Pacific Software, Inc. (PFSF) Delivers Transparency to the Food Chain through Agri-Blockchain Solutions

Company’s Hyperledger Agri-Blockchain-based system will facilitate informational transparency and efficiency within the agriculture and food industries Hyperledger Agri-Blockchain solution will enable food producers to pinpoint the exact origins of food contamination and launch narrow and focused product recalls Pacific Software’s other development efforts include Hyperledger blockchain solutions for the cannabis and pharmaceutical markets The old adage says, “You are what you eat.” As food recalls and food-related illness outbreaks continue to make national headlines, consumers are more concerned than ever about what they’re eating—particularly where their food comes from and what it contains. A lack of transparency, data-keeping efficiency, information…

FridayJun 22, 2018 1:45 pm

Quantum Computing | Bitcoin’s Doomsday Maker

Government intervention, poor usability, high network fees – which one of these poses the most significant threat to Bitcoin? The answer may be none of them. Although the Bitcoin network is incredibly secure under the current condition of computers, there’s an even greater threat looming overhead. Quantum computers have the potential to make Bitcoin’s security measures obsolete, effectively destroying the once dominant cryptocurrency. What is Quantum Computing? Simply put, a quantum computer is a supercomputer held at near absolute zero temperatures (-459.67°F). At this temperature, the subatomic particles in the computer’s processor act in ways that aren’t possible under normal…

FridayJun 22, 2018 12:16 pm

Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions (REFG) Diversifies Cannabis Industry Commitment with Recent Acquisitions

REFG acquires 40 acres of land in Utah to grow hemp, applies for state license Company also buys SpeedyGrow, which is licensed to grow and process hemp in Colorado REFG’s Green is an integrated gateway that is FinCEN compliant and creates a virtual banking environment for licensed cannabis providers, available for online sign up Company has doubled down on its cannabis activities, both entering the cultivation and extraction space in Utah and offering Green to licensed cannabis merchants/ dispensaries Medical Cannabis Payment Solutions Inc. (OTC: REFG) has diversified its commitment to the cannabis industry, as both a licensed grower and…

FridayJun 22, 2018 11:17 am

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Positioned to Benefit from Greater Consumer Spending

Cannabis trends leading to greater consumer spending Cannabis pioneer Derek Pedro joins the BLOCKStrain advisory board Company provides an elegant solution, establishing itself as a major player addressing core issues within the global industry The accelerated pace of legalization in the medical and recreational cannabis industries of North America is leading to a projected increase in consumer spending. By 2027, it is estimated that spending on legal cannabis worldwide will reach $57 billion, with North America projected to dominate the market with an expected growth from 2017’s $9.2 billion to $47.3 billion in 2027. According to Tom Adams, editor-in-chief at…

ThursdayJun 21, 2018 1:45 pm

QPAGOS (QPAG) and DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DPW) Enter Joint Venture of Digital Payment Services

Anticipated network of 1,000 self-service digital payment kiosks in California Cross-border payment solution between the U.S. and Latin America A joint venture of cutting-edge digital payment solutions and strategic leadership in growth finance strategy QPAGOS (OTCQB: QPAG), a U.S.-based provider of digital payment services in Mexico, and DPW Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diversified holding company, have agreed to establish a joint venture to launch a network of 1,000 self-service digital payment kiosks in California (http://ccw.fm/W3dZs). This joint venture is contingent upon expected operating, credit facility and supply agreements with Innovative e-Payment Solutions, LLC on or before July 1, 2018.…

ThursdayJun 21, 2018 12:43 pm

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Names 15-Year Legal Cannabis Veteran Derek Pedro to Advisory Board

An industry pioneer, master grower and premier breeder of new cannabis strains, Pedro has a history of participating in Canada’s legalized cannabis industry since 2003 Robert Galarza, DNAX CEO, says Pedro brings expertise to board as company develops its software platform for licensed producers and industry stakeholders Pedro seeks protection for growers’ intellectual property (IP) and ability of government to “track and trace” cannabis shipments, two issues that are the focus of DNAX’s software BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) has named Derek Pedro, an industry veteran of the legalized cannabis industry in Canada, to its advisory board. For joining the advisory…

ThursdayJun 21, 2018 11:34 am

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Set to Launch Bitcoin Trading Academy

ChineseInvestors.com is a leading financial information website The company is ready to launch its online Bitcoin Trading Academy Bitcoin Trading Academy will provide live account executives to serve its customers A fintech company headquartered in San Gabriel, California, ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) focuses on providing financial information and services. ChineseInvestors.com is a leading financial information portal that provides real-time market commentary and analysis, as well as education-related services, to Chinese-speaking investors, all in Chinese language character sets. ChineseInvestors.com’s focus is also on providing advertising and public relations-related support services to companies interested in reaching that large and unique market. In…

WednesdayJun 20, 2018 1:58 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Provides Innovative Event Industry Payment Solutions, Focuses on New Tech Adoption

The events industry generated over $330 billion in direct sales in 2016, with huge potential for growth in this field Net Element also exploring innovative technologies like blockchain for the purpose of enhancing its payment solution portfolio Company focusing on a partnership and an expansion on the Russian market enabling it to explore new markets that have yet to develop innovative payment solutions Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE), a global technology and value-added solutions group, is providing innovative payment solutions for the events industry while also expanding its presence in Russia. The aim of both initiatives is to carve a…