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ThursdayJun 28, 2018 9:00 am

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Innovators Poised to Reap Rewards as Fintech Reshapes How Money Is Used

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Emergent fintech such as distributed ledger-based blockchain technology and the cryptocurrencies built thereupon are rapidly transforming the face of the financial industry, reshaping how money is used at an essential level. An explosion of fintech companies marks the dawn of this new era, quickly turning the financial institutions that historically have played middlemen into dinosaurs as an increasing number of businesses and individuals turn to peer-to-peer (P2P) and peer-to-business (P2B) transaction options. This is a hot market for disruptive fintech developers such as Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (OTC: VRCP) (VRCP Profile), with its cryptocurrency transaction confirmation application…

WednesdayJun 27, 2018 12:47 pm

Blockchain World Conference – Something for Everyone

Blockchain World Conference, the largest crypto conference ever held in North America, is days away! On July 11-13, 2018, you and every other blockchain entrepreneur and enthusiast are invited to the Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Hotel & Casino. Be a part of an unforgettable three-and-a-half days filled with over 120 exhibitors, dozens of top speakers, worldwide live stream and an estimated 5,000 attendees. Network with your industry friends and colleagues. Catch up with those you know, and make a few new friends, all while sponsors showcase their exciting products and services. Soak up the industry’s best in seminars, events and…

WednesdayJun 27, 2018 12:33 pm

Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (VRCP) Launches New Point-of-Sale Terminals to Boost Cryptocurrency Accessibility

The company is working to increase the speed of transactions involving cryptocurrencies Its new point-of-sale terminals offer an easy-to-use payment experience that can be completed in mere seconds The cryptocurrency ATM and transaction market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 45.8 percent through 2025, with the global point-of-sale terminals market expected to reach $116.06 billion by 2025 Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: VRCP), an Israel-based technology company whose main goal is to make cryptocurrencies more available to the general public through PCs, tablets, mobile applications, ATMs and other devices, has announced an upgrade to its cryptocurrency point-of-sale terminals.…

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.…