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WednesdaySep 25, 2019 11:47 am

U.S. Bans Venezuela’s Petro Cryptocurrency

President Donald Trump announced the ban of Petro, the Venezuelan cryptocurrency. The U.S. Senate Bill 1025, which will essentially enforce an executive order that was signed by Donald Trump in 2018, came into law. It bans U.S. citizens and permanent residents from trading, holding, purchasing, or spending the Venezuelan cryptocurrency, Petro, which is pegged by the oil reserves of the country. Of note, there were 20 pending bills on the Senate floor concerning cryptocurrency and Petro was passed on September 16, 2019, which could now be one of many more to come. It is clear that President Trump believes Petro…

WednesdaySep 25, 2019 10:45 am

ELEV8CON adds BBVA, Bumble Bee Foods, State Street, Ticketmaster to Lineup for Enterprise Blockchain and Digital Asset Conference

The stage is set for premier enterprise blockchain and digital asset conference, ELEV8CON, to return to Las Vegas for the third consecutive year. The three-day conference & expo, taking place December 8-11, 2019, will provide attendees with a global perspective on enterprise blockchain, distributed data management, and digital assets. ELEV8 has added industry luminaries from supply chain, financial services and entertainment; verticals, which blockchain and distributed ledger technology are prone to disrupt and reinvent legacy business models. The all-star speaking lineup includes: Sandy Khaund, Vice President Blockchain Products at Ticketmaster Rohan Handa, New Ventures at BBVA Jason Kelley, General Manager,…

TuesdaySep 24, 2019 1:19 pm

Voice of Blockchain’s Multi-Event Format Analyzes ROI, Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency

The exciting second annual Voice of Blockchain Conference features a unique two-day, three-stage format that ensures participants have plenty of events, activities, sessions and presentations to choose from. The premier blockchain event, scheduled for September 30 and October 1, will explore the newest developments in blockchain, cryptocurrency, regulation and innovation in digital assets. Some 1,000 attendees are expected, 200 speakers are scheduled, and 15 media partners are signed up – and all will be supported by 20 sponsors with 20 exhibitors. Attendees will navigate a comprehensive agenda of panels, presentations and keynotes with a wide-ranging program that includes titles such…

TuesdaySep 24, 2019 11:29 am

Is Ethereum on the Brink of a Revival?

Ethereum ranks second in the crypto industry by market capitalization but in the past 24 hours there has been a steady price decline marginally at a rate of 1.08%. Ethereum is currently trading at $210.53 and it appears that market influencers are trying hard to bring the price down to $200. There is enough bearish pressure peaking above the line and the bears have been in control for most of September 2019. Initial resistance is near $224.8, and support lies are closer to the $174.4 level. A big break is highly unlikely as, according to most experts, altseason is here…

MondaySep 23, 2019 1:41 pm

Wild West Crypto Show Features Crypto Crusaders from Cudo and Miami Blockchain Center

Drew Taylor and Brent Bates, hosts of the Wild West Crypto Show, continued their straight shooting on episode 77, ‘Cryptos Bouncing Around Like Kids’. The show was broadcast as usual from Kerrville, Texas. The crypto markets have been bouncing around like six-year-olds on a trampoline, Taylor observed. Bates agreed, noting that emotions in the crypto community were undoubtedly experiencing similar oscillation. In this week’s episode, the diverting duo invited two committed crypto crusaders to join them. Pete Hill from Cudo tuned in from across the pond, and Eryka Gemma Flores took time off from her busy schedule in Florida to…

MondaySep 23, 2019 1:15 pm

Blockchain Life International Forum Returns to Moscow for Third Year

Blockchain Life, the largest and most influential blockchain, cryptocurrency and mining event in Russia and Europe, has become an international platform for the promotion of blockchain and cryptocurrency, attracting guests from over 70 countries to discuss the future of the industry. Set in the gorgeous city of Moscow, Blockchain Life returns for its third year October 16-17 and will welcome a projected 6,000 guests, providing them with invaluable opportunities to meet industry leaders, business owners and enthusiasts alike. This premier forum will cover four key topics: blockchain, cryptocurrencies, startups and mining. A diverse lineup of speakers from across the globe…

MondaySep 23, 2019 11:08 am

Ethereum Price Prediction and Analysis

The altcoin market has confirmed our predictions last week. The market cap has increased in the past 24 hours and altcoins are gaining momentum. The top two altcoins – Ethereum and XRP are rising sharply against Bitcoin and their value has increased significantly. While Ethereum had already been showing signs of bullish potential for days, XRP hinted that the bearish trend was coming to an end early on Tuesday. Portfolios with top altcoins have exceeded 10% gains in the past two days. Technical analysis has confirmed the return of the good times for Vitalik Buterin’s 2.0 project. Ethereum has a…

MondaySep 23, 2019 10:34 am

Xalles Holdings Inc. (XALL) Targets Growing B2B Financial Reconciliation Market

The global account reconciliation software market is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 8.5 percent through 2025 Xalles Holdings offers financial reconciliation and payment auditing solutions The company operates a Fintech Accelerator Program, positioning it as a direct provider to enterprise and government institutions Now that cash is no longer king, reconciling financial transactions has become even trickier. Yet, in many organizations, reconciling payments and other accounting entries is still done the old-fashioned way – manually – which means spending excessive time on transactions that have no problems. According to a survey by Ernst & Young, the…

FridaySep 20, 2019 5:18 pm

FinovateFall 2019 – Now is the Time to Focus on the Future of Fintech

Only a few days remain before FinovateFall 2019 – the perfect place to explore and learn about cutting-edge fintech in the financial capital of the world. With more than 1,500 key influencers, 70-plus live demos and 120 expert speakers, FinovateFall 2019 provides exactly what fintech movers and shakers are looking for in a pivotal gathering. Scheduled for September 23-25 at the New York Marriott Marquis – along with an additional summit day on September 26 – FinovateFall 2019 is the flagship New York fintech event. A fintech pioneer and leader since its inception in 2007, the Finovate series remains the…

FridaySep 20, 2019 11:31 am

Will the EU Launch Its Own Digital Currency?

When social media giant, Facebook, launched plans to develop their own digital currency with plans to implement it through their apps and reaching potentially a billion people, it triggered a global debate, especially in the EU, about virtual currency legislation. The European Union began to look into drafting a legal framework for people, organizations and businesses on how to interact with cryptocurrencies. In an EU meeting in Helsinki, France’s minister Bruno Le Maire warned that Libra, Facebook’s cryptocurrency, could cause a risk to consumers, financial stability and even “the sovereignty of European states”. While speaking at a conference of the…