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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…

WednesdayJun 06, 2018 2:10 pm

Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (VRCP) Inks Deal to Roll Out Bitcoin Transactions in Billiard Clubs

Virtual Crypto Technologies signs agreement with first commercial customer Company’s NetoBit Pay allows instantaneous cryptocurrency payments Israel-based Lincoln Billiards believes that cryptocurrency payments will give it an edge in entertainment industry Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: VRCP), a company established to bring cryptocurrency transactions into the mainstream, has signed a deal that will allow Lincoln Billiards, Israel’s leading billiards club, to accept payments in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (http://ccw.fm/33pdK). This is the first commercial contract for Virtual Crypto, whose goal is to make cryptocurrencies more available to the public by combining application programming interfaces (API) and mobile applications to develop payment…

WednesdayJun 06, 2018 1:59 pm

Blockchain World Conference in Atlantic City is in Best Location to Attract Accredited Investors

The Blockchain World Conference will be held on July 11-13, 2018, at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, with a great location that's within a relatively short drive for more than 65% of all accredited investors within the U.S. That places it within range of New York City, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Moreover, Atlantic City has its own International Airport. The event will offer 3-1/2 days of technology, blockchain and cryptocurrency networking. It will feature guest speakers, an educational program, ICO presentations, workshops and display tables hosting industry-savvy exhibitors. Special 10% Off Discount To save 10% on any ticket,…

WednesdayJun 06, 2018 1:42 pm

SEC Halts ICO Scheme and Shares How to Avoid Them

SEC announced a court order to halt an ongoing ICO fraud Titanium Blockchain Infrastructure allegedly raised as much as $21 million from investors How to prevent falling victim to a fraudulent ICO scheme The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on May 29 that it had obtained a court order halting ongoing fraud involving an initial coin offering (ICO). “This ICO was based on a social media marketing blitz that allegedly deceived investors with purely fictional claims of business prospects,” Robert A. Cohen, Chief of the SEC Enforcement Division’s Cyber Unit, stated in a news release. Cohen encourages investors to…

TuesdayJun 05, 2018 3:06 pm

Terracoin: A First-Ever Crypto with Next-Gen Tech and a Giving Community

Terracoin (Crypto: TRC) is a decentralized, community-centric crypto intent on becoming the world's most scalable and user-friendly payment system. The long-term goal is to reach mainstream adoption while remaining committed to the community's overall purpose of helping people. The sustainable self-funding communal governance model empowers the Terracoin community with the resources needed. Plus, Terracoin users are in full control of how the funds are spent since they can vote on how to disperse the funds. One of the Original Cryptos That Still Exist Today Terracoin was created in 2012. While that may not sound like too long ago, Terracoin is…

MondayJun 04, 2018 2:25 pm

BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) Leverages Big Data to Secure Cannabis Pipeline

Blockchain-based genetic registration process provides verification security for growers and consumers alike Global cannabis market projected to reach $31.4 billion by 2021 WeedMD becomes first Canadian Licensed Producer to adopt BLOCKStrain’s technology As the legal cannabis market continues to develop, concerns about ensuring transparency and quality control for the growing number of medicinal and recreational drug products sold to consumers continue to drive a necessary breed of entrepreneurship required to legitimize the industry. BLOCKStrain Technology Corp. (TSX.V: DNAX) has emerged as an innovative leader in the quality control arena, releasing its proprietary supply chain management platform as a secure means…

MondayJun 04, 2018 2:14 pm

Blockchain World Conference – Day One

The Blockchain World Conference (BWC) was created for crypto fanatics. It's three days of blockchain seminars, bitcoin and crypto events, networking and blockchain education, all taking place at the luxurious Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City Hotel & Casino from July 11-13, 2018. The weekend will be filled with conferences, lectures, keynote speakers, workshops, networking, inspiration and fun! Start the weekend early on Wednesday night with the BWC VIP Kickoff party. You’ll meet fellow attendees, enjoy an open bar and dance the night away in the world-famous Harrah’s Pool Nightclub with DJ Khaled. Continue the evening at the VIP themed party of…

MondayJun 04, 2018 1:47 pm

JGR Capital Highlights Net Element’s (NASDAQ: NETE) Growth in Q1 2018 as Company Taps into Events Industry

Independent research firm JGR Capital predicts more growth for Net Element in North American and emerging markets Research note also highlights company’s focus on the development of blockchain-based technology Via Unified Payments subsidiary, vendors at any event will be able to use mobile point-of-sale tools and self-order kiosks to accept multi-channel payments Global financial technology and value-added solutions group Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) is set for sustained organic growth through its North American transaction solutions segment. Following the release of its first quarter 2018 financial results, which included a 17.8 percent year-over-year revenue increase, independent equity research firm JGR…

FridayJun 01, 2018 1:14 pm

Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc. (VRCP) Leads Breakthrough in Cryptocurrency ATMs, Enabling Rapid Crypto-to-Cash Transactions

‘Very high accuracy’ platform cuts cryptocurrency/virtual coin transaction time by deploying predictive algorithm Product rollout benefitting distribution MOU in Turkey and Cyprus, with Nigeria option Market for cryptocurrency-enabled ATMs expected to have CAGR of 45.8 percent through 2025 The growth of blockchain-enabled currencies worldwide as a way to complete financial transactions with fewer regulatory hurdles than those imposed by traditional banking solutions exemplifies a modern-day movement to empower people monetarily, but the fintech industry has its own set of challenges. In response to the transaction time delays inherent in the need to secure a cryptocurrency agreement, Virtual Crypto Technologies Inc.…