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ThursdayMar 22, 2018 1:03 pm

Epazz, Inc. (EPAZ) Helps Merchants Say No to Interchange Fees with Zenapay Bitcoin Solution

ZenaPay payment option costs merchants less ZenaPay downloads cross 25,000 mark Exciting new development to be announced by company on May 30, 2018 Though cash is no longer king, being a merchant still means that you have to pay to be paid. About three-quarters of payments are made by either debit or credit card, and those payments come at a cost, which varies. This cost, known in the trade as interchange fees, encompasses the charges that a merchant must incur to have his transactions processed by the card networks, such as Visa and MasterCard. The average interchange rate for a…

ThursdayMar 22, 2018 9:00 am

Blockchain Remains a Potential Powerhouse for Various Markets’ Futures

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: As investors enter the second quarter looking for signs of growth sectors, cryptocurrencies and blockchain-related markets remain at the top of the list in potential. In particular, the advantages of blockchain technologies and their secure, immutable shared ledgers are rapidly gaining recognition in the international trade and finance, security, gaming and healthcare sectors. Several companies are advancing programs to educate the broader investing public about blockchain technology. Those companies include SinglePoint, Inc. (SING) (SING Profile), which has been aggressively making strategic acquisitions and building a diverse portfolio in the blockchain space. Other public companies pursuing opportunities in the…

TuesdayMar 20, 2018 2:32 pm

IEG Holdings Corp. (IEGH) Offers 1:1 Investment Evolution Coin Ltd. Share Entitlement to Shareholders

IEG Holdings’ shareholders will be provided with the opportunity to obtain shares in Investment Evolution Coin Ltd., which is pursuing cryptocurrency projects Arrangement allows shareholders unique opportunity to remain involved in the crypto industry with lower regulatory risk, but investors must be an IEGH shareholder before the end of April to be eligible for one Investment Evolution Coin Ltd. share for every one IEGH share held Investment Evolution Coin Ltd. has entered a partnership with a reputable consultancy company for the purpose of launching its cryptocurrency, which will facilitate financial transfers from abroad to the Philippines IEG Holdings Corp. (OTCQB:…

TuesdayMar 20, 2018 9:00 am

Disrupting Business: Blockchain Technology Offers Solutions across the Board

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: Renowned British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking, before passing away March 14, 2018, recently offered this observation (http://nnw.fm/07THl) about artificial intelligence: “The rise of AI could be the worst or the best thing that has happened for humanity.” For those companies immersed in developing blockchain technology, the famous scientist’s words underscore the responsibility tech companies shoulder as the integration between this technological trend and the Internet of Things (IoT) opens up promising new frontiers (http://nnw.fm/4cwMz). As a strong proponent of blockchain technology for the finance market’s logistics supply chain integrity and high-risk sectors such as legalized cannabis, Global…

MondayMar 19, 2018 12:36 pm

Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) Creating Value with Disruptive Blockchain Initiative

Petroteq announces new office, staff and features for its blockchain platform PetroBLOQ is first blockchain platform developed exclusively for the supply chain needs of oil and gas sector Oil industry pioneer with history of patented environmental solutions With its patented and proprietary technologies that produce zero greenhouse gas and zero waste, Petroteq Energy Inc. (TSX.V: PQE) (OTCQX: PQEFF) established itself as a pioneer in the environmentally safe extraction of heavy oils from oil sands and oil shale deposits. Petroteq is about to set another industry milestone with its new blockchain initiative, PetroBLOQ, to become the first blockchain-based platform developed exclusively…

FridayMar 16, 2018 5:56 pm

Factom Harmony ($FCT): Establishing Trust and Decentralizing History with Blockchain Technology

The key element of every well-ordered society is trust. This attribute under-girds economic transactions, engineering accomplishments, and all political affiliations. When societies degrade, it is a lack of trust that is usually the problem. But trust is more than just how to live in the present. Every action has a direction. It was inspired from something in the past and heads on into the future. Trust and history go hand in hand. In order to function effectively in society, one must have access to a trustworthy history as well. Blockchain technology is changing not only how we trust each other…

ThursdayMar 15, 2018 1:46 pm

Global Payout Inc. (GOHE) Subsidiary’s Public Initial Blockchain Offering Showcases Company’s Fintech Capabilities

SEC-regulated offering of digital tokens Balance sheet funding program for fintech investments Issuer (MoneyTrac subsidiary) focused on fintech for cannabis industry With a public initial blockchain offering (“PIBCO”) now underway, Global Payout Inc. (OTC: GOHE) is showcasing its innovative prowess. A PIBCO is similar to an initial coin offering, except that the coins or tokens involved are treated as securities under federal laws. As a result, the rights and benefits represented by those digital assets are subject to SEC rules. Under the PIBCO, Global Payout’s majority-owned subsidiary, MoneyTrac Technology, Inc. (“MTRAC”), will offer tokens that provide share warrants of MoneyTrac…

WednesdayMar 14, 2018 3:40 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) CEO Discusses the Company’s Future on MoneyTV

Warren Wang, founder and CEO of ChineseInvestors.com (OTCQB: CIIX), was recently interviewed on MoneyTV with Donald Baillargeon. The company, in addition to being a leader in education products and services for the Chinese-speaking community in North America and elsewhere, has recognized and seized the opportunity in the growing cannabis industry. With a focus on cryptocurrency and financial education, as well as a new private company spinoff of its hemp assets, CIIX is a company to watch. Wang spoke of upcoming changes in both the cannabis and cryptocurrency markets. Anticipating the potential revenue of the company’s hemp assets for the 2018-2019…

WednesdayMar 14, 2018 9:00 am

Enterprise Blockchain Solutions Emerging in Cross-Industry Sectors

CryptoCurrencyWire Editorial Coverage: It’s difficult to imagine childhood without a set of building blocks, be it Tinkertoys, Legos, or the tried-and-true backyard stick structures. Regardless of the construction method, the drive to solve problems and build something useful never really goes away, especially when it comes to business. In fact, it’s the anchoring thought behind the blockchain revolution made famous by bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Blockchain technology, described as a distributed database or ledger that maintains a continuous list of transactions or records, has the potential to disrupt any public or private sector. Companies actively pursuing and building on the…

TuesdayMar 13, 2018 5:11 pm

CryptoBridge and BridgeCoin ($BCO): Uniting the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem

As any student of ecology quickly learns, a stable, healthy ecosystem consists of many different organisms. From plants and animals to fungi and bacteria, the plethora of life forms in a thriving environment is nearly bewildering. Each of these different actors has their own unique role to play in the whirling dance that we call the environment. What often gets overlooked however, are the roles that interactions between different species play in the overall health of the system. No one species can exist purely on their own. They need each other, but perhaps more specifically, they need to interact with…