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WednesdayFeb 28, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Takes Center Stage in Payment Processing Revolution

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Change is coming in the financial sector. The desire for faster payments and better audit trails is leading companies away from traditional payment systems and toward innovation. Blockchain technology is increasingly relevant in this area, with companies such as Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile) applying the technology to improve payment processing and logistics in the financial sector. Mastercard (MA), one of the biggest players in payment processing, has obtained patents to develop its own blockchain systems. Glance Technologies (GLNNF) (GET:CNX), which specializes in payment solutions for customers, has partnered with Netcoins Inc. to integrate blockchain-based cryptocurrency…

FridayFeb 23, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Innovations Set to Disrupt Healthcare

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, boasts tremendous disruptive potential in a wide range of industries, including finance, infrastructure, supply chain management and even healthcare. SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), a company with diverse interests and skills in the tech sector, has teamed up with ORHub, Inc. (ORHB) (ORHB Profile) to create a blockchain-based solution to improve the way hospitals collect and utilize operating room data to reduce supply chain costs, while IBM (IBM) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are exploring ways of using blockchain to more effectively share and audit medical data.…

ThursdayFeb 22, 2018 2:54 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Pursuing a Diversified Future in Cryptocurrency, Baijiu and Cannabis

Chinese investors seek cryptocurrency education as they adapt and continue to diversify portfolios with bitcoin CBD Biotechnology advancing distribution of baijiu CIIX planning to spin-off ChineseHempOil.com and CBD Biotechnology subsidiaries in order to focus on cryptocurrency markets ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX) is an emerging leader in the adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. The company has been leading the way in providing financial information and education for Chinese-speaking investors in the United States and China since 1999. CEO Warren Wang believes that cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies will play a growing role in China’s future economy. Currently, CIIX broadcasts a daily newscast…

ThursdayFeb 22, 2018 1:40 pm

Epazz, Inc. (EPAZ) Looking to the Future with Planned Debut of Cordtell Blockchain Smart Legal Contracts

Epazz, Inc. plan to release the segment of its Cordtell solution that offers blockchain storage technology in Q3 2018 A legal expert says a growing number of law firms and financial institutions are utilizing smart or digital legal contracts for accurate digital record keeping, enforcement and verification of signatures, as well as tracing or ensuring that all terms and payments of contracts are performed Cordtell will be marketed by Epazz to law firms, health care companies and governments Epazz, Inc. (OTC: EPAZ) is ahead of the curve in its planned release of its now under-construction and patent-pending Cordtell blockchain smart…

WednesdayFeb 21, 2018 9:00 am

Five Blockchain Companies to Watch in 2018

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency unarguably have the potential to alter the future of money, finance, transportation and national security. While an increasing number of blockchain plays wind their way through the investment community, Victory Square Technologies Inc. (CSE: VST) (OTC: VSQTF) (FRANKFURT: 6F6) (WKN: A2AKL8) (VSQTF Profile) is demonstrating a particular measure of blockchain innovation potential in a wide range of industries, including payment processing, mobile gaming, and more. Other companies seizing territory in the blockchain technology space include tech-giant IBM (NYSE: IBM), Walmart (NYSE: WMT), Visa (NYSE: V) and Hive BlockChain Technologies (TSX:HIVE.V) (OTC: HVBTF). Why…

TuesdayFeb 20, 2018 3:33 pm

IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Aims to Back Cryptocurrency Technologies with Gold

IEG Holdings Corp. provides small personal online loans of up to $10,000 IEGH subsidiary Mr. Amazing Loans offers rates up to 13-times lower than typical APR IEG Holdings Corp. intends to create metal-backed cryptocurrency Based in Las Vegas, IEG Holdings Corp. (OTCQB: IEGH) provides small online personal loans in over 20 states within the U.S. This publicly traded company is a global leader in consumer financing, providing these loans through a state-licenced operating subsidiary known as Investment Evolution Corporation under the consumer brand Mr. Amazing Loans. As a leading fintech brand, Mr. Amazing Loans specializes in dedicated loan amounts of…

WednesdayFeb 14, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Offers Promise as Cryptocurrency Markets Waver

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: The market for digital currencies is volatile by nature, and while some commentators declare an imminent bursting of the cryptocurrency bubble, many analysts forecast another bull run in 2018. Despite wild swings in digital currency, the underlying blockchain technology demonstrates more stability. With this in mind, investors are increasingly turning their interest to blockchain-focused enterprises, such Global Payout, Inc. (GOHE) (GOHE Profile), a company applying blockchain to logistics in the fintech sector. Processor developer Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) has seen its earnings soar as it provides technology to support the blockchain, while NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) received…

TuesdayFeb 13, 2018 3:23 pm

Reign Sapphire Corp. (RGNP) Backing New Cryptocurrency with Conflict-Free Australian Sapphires

Reign Coin holders share in growth of network’s collectively-owned assets Crypto-dividends can be passively collected, air dropped into each coin holder’s wallet Blockchain-based Reign Coin's loyalty rewards program backed by Australian sapphires Reign Sapphire Corp. (OTCQB: RGNP), a unique direct-to-consumer, custom and branded jewelry company headquartered in Los Angeles, California, aims to launch an Initial Coin Offering (“ICO”) for Reign Coin, its sapphire-backed cryptocurrency, as soon as regulatory approval is received. Reign’s unique crypto model is supported by the company’s own Australian-sourced supply chain and features inventive crypto-dividends stemming from interest and growth transaction fees related to the network’s collectively-owned…

TuesdayFeb 13, 2018 1:51 pm

Cryptocurrencies Could Hit $1 Trillion in Value in 2018, with Bitcoin Reaching $50,000

Jamie Burke, CEO of Outlier Ventures, predicts a bull run first, then a 'crypto winter' during which the market will become focused on proper market fundamentals; he sees cryptocurrencies achieving $1 trillion in value in 2018 Thomas Glucksmann of Gatecoin sees bitcoin pushing $50,000 by December Digital coins may also gain in value, but beware of future market bubbles, says Mick Sherman, CEO of Hercules Tech Cryptocurrencies could reach levels of up to $1 trillion this year, experts say, with bitcoin hitting up to $50,000 (http://nnw.fm/8pLK2). Despite volatile financial markets, several experts predict that a bull run market could materialize…

ThursdayFeb 08, 2018 3:39 pm

Tapinator, Inc. (TAPM) Blazing Trails in Blockchain-Based Gaming App Development

Tapinator has more than 300 mobile gaming titles Company’s games have attracted more than 450 million player downloads Company in position to be early leader in emerging decentralized apps market The advent of smartphones and tablets has given rise to a generation that is constantly looking down—a fact that has profitability going up for mobile gaming innovators like Tapinator, Inc. (OTCQB: TAPM). With a portfolio of more than 300 mobile games and counting, Tapinator has attracted more than 450 million player downloads of its titles, which include hit games like ROCKY™, Solitaire Dash, Video Poker Classic and Dice Mage. TAPM…