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WednesdayMay 13, 2020 1:24 pm

Finovate FinTech Halftime Review Looks Back to Move Forward

Despite the devastation and loss of life the COVID-19 pandemic has caused, a lot has been happening in the fintech world. Innovation in the space continues with new applications that provide access to economic support programs, such as Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in the United States and Countingup, a scheme that provides government grants to the self-employed in the U.K. Consumer adoption of fintech apps has also risen rapidly – over 70% by some accounts – since the onset of the virus (http://ccw.fm/Zb0HH). All of this shows that fintech is alive and well, as participants in the Finovate FinTech…

MondayMay 11, 2020 2:01 pm

The Wild West Crypto Show: What Price will Bitcoin Hit at the Halving?

The Wild West Crypto Show keeps getting better and better. In episode 107, ‘Cryptos Moving Up’, show hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates chatted once again with Bo Polny. With bitcoin halving just a few days away, Taylor figured the cryptocurrency may reach $9,000 – which it already has. The price had been heading toward that mark since diving below $5,000 in early March. Well known in the gold and silver industry as a successful market analyst, Polny gave his take on why “oil went to zero” along with a host of other issues. Polny is also president of Gold…

MondayMay 11, 2020 12:25 pm

Immutable Partners with StarkWare to Scale Blockchain Gaming

The creators of top blockchain game, Gods Unchained, have announced Immutable X, a decentralized exchange developed in partnership with StarkWare which will allow NFT trading to scale on Ethereum. SYDNEY, Australia — 8th May, 2020 — Immutable, the company that builds and produces blockchain infrastructure and games, has announced a partnership with StarkWare, a leader in zero-knowledge proofs and blockchain scalability. The partnership is centered around Immutable X, a decentralized, non-custodial exchange coming later this year which will allow Immutable’s flagship trading card game, Gods Unchained, to scale its user base. Immutable X will leverage StarkEx, StarkWare’s ZK-STARK-based scalability engine…

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.…