September 2018 - Page 4 of 5 - CryptoCurrencyWire

WednesdaySep 12, 2018 3:04 pm

ABC Summit to Offer Discount Pricing and Tailored Program for Students Featuring Workshops, Q&A Panels and Competition

Asset Backed Crypto (ABC) Summit will be on September 28-29 in Portugal at the Lisbon Congress Center Real estate, commodities, currency, precious stones, renewable energy and fossil fuels scheduled as topics to be covered at ABC; the extreme valuations of blockchain and AI’s impact will also be covered The two-day blockchain-focused conference will have expert keynote speakers, project pitches, presentations with key fund executives and networking in an investor’s lounge The ABC Summit will be held at the Lisbon Congress Center in Portugal on September 28-29, 2018, and it will be student friendly, with special low pricing and an agenda…

TuesdaySep 11, 2018 11:07 am

Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) Riding Crest of Rising Revenues in North America, Restructuring International Operations

Net Element subsidiary Netevia processed $1.62 billion in transactions during first half of 2018, with $1.4 billion occurring in North America Company’s PayOnline subsidiary part of reorganization involving international business, mobile payments solutions Net revenues rose 15 percent during the first half of the year, with gross profits expected to rise another $6.5 million during the next four years Payment processing technology company Net Element, Inc. (NASDAQ: NETE) is seeing rising revenues from its North American market and is weighing options for monetizing mobile operations on a global scale through its agent contracts, while additional value-added efforts have branded it…

TuesdaySep 11, 2018 10:36 am

The 101 Guide to Quadrant

Quadrant is a blockchain protocol designed to solve the problem of data sourcing and organization. The platform collects data from disparate sources, organizes them and creates new data products from these sources that users can easily purchase. Data from the Quadrant network is stamped using a SHA256 algorithm to ensure that users can check its authenticity. The platform, founded by Mike Davie, has successfully completed its private token sale in which almost $15 million was raised, as well as its public sale which ended on July 2018. Quadrant will utilize its digital asset known as the QUAD for distribution of…

TuesdaySep 11, 2018 10:29 am

The Rise and Rise of Cryptojacking: What You Need to Know

You’ve probably heard of cryptojacking by now, otherwise known as illicit cryptocurrency mining. But oftentimes, we think that cybercrime affects large companies or that hackers only target important or affluent people. But here’s the thing about cryptojacking: it doesn’t discriminate on social or economic grounds. According to a study by Switchfast Technologies, small companies are actually a higher target for hackers. In contrast to common misconceptions, as long as they can make money, any company–or individual–is ripe for the taking. The absence of dedicated security personnel makes it easier for hackers to infect devices with malware, phishing, ransomware, or crypto…

MondaySep 10, 2018 10:58 am

World Crypto Con to Feature ‘World of Mining’ Event with Agenda Focused on Blockchain Opportunities and Meeting Ecosystem Experts

World Crypto Con (WCC) will be held October 31-November 2, at Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas; expected to attract 75+ speakers, 5,000 attendees and 150+ exhibitors WCC highlights a speaker lineup that includes crypto investors and money managers at a global conference showcasing blockchain and cryptocurrency innovations Conference expected to host global startup experts, legal advisors and media members, and include a mega crypto party, blockchain eRacing and networking WCC’s ‘World of Mining’ will focus on energy transmission, data center manufacturing, cloud mining companies and mining pools. Mining is a multi-faceted element of cryptocurrency markets. The conference will…

MondaySep 10, 2018 10:07 am

ABC Summit Provides Networking and Hands-On Experience in Blockchain Technology

Networking opportunity in Portugal highlighting the future of blockchain technologies Two full days of speakers, exhibits, workshops and pitches Keynote presentations, hands-on experience and networking with top investors, advisors, founders, thought leaders and stake holders within the industry The Asset Backed Crypto (ABC) Summit will be held on September 28-29 at the Lisbon Congress Center in Portugal. This summit will provide a space for public and private sector organizations to network and share opportunities for the future of blockchain technologies. At its core, the purpose of the summit is to create a solid foundation to ensure the next steps of…

FridaySep 07, 2018 11:21 am

Seven Minutes to Shine: Financial Industries Set for Bright Lights of Finovate in Times Square

The age-old saying “All that glitters is not gold” served as a warning to fortune seekers about the perils of being enthralled by shiny things, but, in the modern age of fintech applications, the parable takes on a new, more encouraging significance, highlighting the multitude of ways that commerce has evolved far beyond the old gold standard for trading in wealth and consumables. FinovateFall 2018, the premier New York City showcase for cutting-edge banking, financial and payment technologies, is all about showing off shiny new applications for engaging consumers in transacting money in all its forms, and it’s set to…

FridaySep 07, 2018 10:53 am

World Crypto Con is Bringing the Crypto Community Together

Providing a global stage for industry leaders to share how crypto and blockchain redefine our everyday lives Hosting the first cryptocurrency social media influencer meet and greet of its kind Live art performance to showcase how blockchain can be integrated with creativity and marketing From October 31 to November 2, over 5,000 attendees and more than 150 exhibitors are expected to gather at the Aria Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for World Crypto Con (WCC). WCC will provide a global stage for industry leaders to share their projects and technologies while detailing how cryptocurrency and blockchain redefine our everyday…

WednesdaySep 05, 2018 1:36 pm

CryptoCurrencyWire Reports on Successful Coinvention Blockchain Conference

CryptoCurrencyWire (“CCW”), a multifaceted financial news and publishing company, today provides a recap of happenings at Coinvention 2018 Philadelphia, a premier blockchain conference that took place Aug. 30-31 at the historic Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. CCW attended the convention as a gold sponsor and also served as the official newswire of the event. Coinvention brought together a veritable “who’s who” of entrepreneurs and visionaries in the space, with some of the biggest names in the industry attending as speakers, sponsors and exhibitors. Jonathan Keim, director of communications for CCW, was privileged to take part in the first panel discussion of…

TuesdaySep 04, 2018 2:59 pm

FinovateFall to Highlight AI and Blockchain in Fintech with Keynote Speech by Alex Tapscott

FinovateFall will feature 1,500+ attendees, 100+ expert speakers and 80+ companies addressing cutting edge banking and financial technology trends in demo format Conference advantage will be speed; demo projects will be presented in only seven minutes, with no slides or video allowed Special discount tickets are available for reservations until September 14, 2018, at http://ccw.fm/IUrN2; discounts are also available for groups, startups and government entities FinovateFall will present the future of fintech live on stage in a high-speed format. Presenters will have just seven quick minutes, without slides or video, to demo their new technology projects. The conference will be held…