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TuesdayMay 05, 2020 12:42 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show is Ready for Virtual Blockchain Week

On episode 106 of the Wild West Crypto Show, crypto cowboys Drew Taylor and Brent Bates, hosts of the show, were at it again, bringing their loyal fans up to speed with developments in the crypto space. The buzz about Virtual Blockchain Week, which took place April 26 through May 2, 2020, in Las Vegas, was evident. Organized by Joel Comm and Travis Wright of the Bad Crypto Podcast, Virtual Blockchain Week 2020 was a global livestream event focused on blockchain, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In addition to that discussion, Taylor and Bates welcomed Matthew Finlayson from South Africa to…

FridayApr 24, 2020 1:13 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Zeroes In on Cryptos, Global Finance

With the coronavirus spreading as much disruption as infection, the Wild West Crypto Show zeroed in on financial developments in the crypto space (cryptos and global finance). This week, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates had well-known crypto crusader Litecoin Lisa back on the show. Litecoin Lisa reported that it was her 70-year-old mother who introduced her to crypto. Another familiar face on the show was Jonathan Keim, communications director of CryptoCurrencyWire. Keim started things off with the news that Grayscale Investments has announced its strongest quarter ever, with half a billion dollars raised in first quarter 2020 (http://ccw.fm/2nqHJ). Grayscale Investments,…

FridayApr 24, 2020 9:35 am

Global Blockchain Community to Gather via Digital Channels for Groundbreaking Virtual Blockchain Week

From points all across the globe, blockchain and crypto enthusiasts and experts will come together April 26-May 2 for Virtual Blockchain Week, a free online conference packed with presentations, panels and discussions showcasing the world’s premier blockchain experts. To see a video overview of what to expect, visit https://youtu.be/BTvEmnm413g “In the face of the current pandemic, Virtual Blockchain Week presents an ideal opportunity for the blockchain community to interact, educate, learn and network,” said Joel Comm, co-host of Virtual Blockchain Week. “This conference will be exciting, interactive and very beneficial. We’re thrilled with the line-up of presenters who will be…

ThursdayApr 23, 2020 1:25 pm

Amid Global Pandemic, Virtual Blockchain Week (VBW) Set to Throw an Unrivaled Online Business Networking Conference

Virtual Blockchain Week will launch a seven-day business conference online next week that showcases the decentralized ledgers capabilities amid a worldwide pandemic The conference will take place April 26 to May 2 across the major social media channels at no cost, unless you’re looking for VIP access The VIP experience, at $97, includes one-on-one access to speakers, an online networking party, and an opportunity to gain specially created NFTs Sponsorship opportunities are also still available Event organizers will donate 50 percent of the proceeds to a vetted non-profit charity dedicated to COVID-19 relief While the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused…

FridayApr 17, 2020 12:19 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Reports that Cryptos are Stabilizing, Fallout Expected to Bolster Market

The Wild West Crypto Show continues to give the lowdown on the crypto markets – and much more. During episode 104, titled ‘Cryptos Are Stabilizing: Fallout Will Bolster Cryptos’, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates discussed new developments in the space and the results of two recent surveys that reveal what people think of cryptocurrencies and other asset classes. In addition, Manny Alicandro appeared on the show once again. The New York City-based attorney has launched his own show – ‘Manny’s Point of View’ – that can be streamed on Flixx, a new streaming website. For his weekly update, Jonathan…

MondayApr 13, 2020 11:30 am

Wild West Crypto Show Cheers as Cryptos Bounce Back Up

Cryptos seems to be tracking fairly close to the stock market, with bitcoin leading the way. After falling to $4,600, the cryptocurrency is now back up to around $7,000. On episode 103 of the Wild West Crypto Show, host Drew Taylor cheered the good news. Co-host Brent Bates, who may have been practicing social distancing, was absent. The show also featured a segment devoted to crypto seer Bo Polny, who explained the recent market crash. The S&P 500 fell 34% in one month (February 20 through March 23). Polny, president of Gold 2020 Forecast, is well known in the precious…

MondayApr 06, 2020 1:03 pm

Wild West Crypto Show Attempts to Get a Fix on Market Gyrations

On episode 102 of the Wild West Crypto Show, titled ‘Financial Markets See Biggest Swing in History’, hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates tried to make sense of recent gyrations in the financial markets. Since the start of the year, bitcoin has been riding a rollercoaster, ranging from $7,000 on January 1, 2020, to more than $10,000 by the middle of February to less than $5,000 a month later (http://ccw.fm/hEe9y). Currently, the cryptocurrency is trading around $6,500. Stock indices have followed a similar trajectory. The S&P 500 plunged a precipitous 34% from 3,386.15 on February 15 to 2,237.40 by March 23.…

MondayMar 30, 2020 1:21 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show Encourages Calm as Coronavirus Chaos Continues

Episode 101 of the Wild West Crypto Show, broadcast from Kerrville, Texas, had an ominous title, ‘The WORLD is in Chaos’, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on human life and economies across the globe. However, as they endorsed the national strategy of social distancing and sequestering to diminish infection rates, show hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates bravely remained models of composure. Also, during the episode, Manny Alicandro reported on the scene from New York City, which has become the epicenter of the epidemic in the United States. The metropolis presently accounts for more than a quarter…

MondayMar 23, 2020 10:56 am

Topps Announces Cards on WAX Blockchain – Digital Takeover Begins

Topps trading card company has announced that it will soon offer cards on the WAX blockchain. The first series to be released will be Garbage Pail Kids, which will be for sale in packs by the end of March. Topps is the first major publisher of trading cards to adopt blockchain technology. How to get Garbage Pail Kids blockchain cards Topps has not announced a specific date for the release of the classic Garbage Pail Kids series. But it has stated that the series will be available “at the end of Spring, 2020” or in “March 2020.” Initial reports are…

FridayMar 20, 2020 11:55 am

Cooped Up and Gaming? Might as Well Blaze The Blockchain Game Trail

What if all the time you put into video games could actually earn you an asset? If you’re going to be cooped up for weeks playing video games, wouldn’t you rather come out with something to show for it? Blockchain gaming has changed the way we think about gaming and the time spent “grinding” and mindlessly playing for entertainment. You can now play to earn a crypto or blockchain asset that is undeniably yours, can be traded on the market, used in another game, and could ultimately be scarce in the future. Early adopters will plunder early. The Loot is…