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1,425,918,517 | 2015-03-09T16:28:37Z |
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Oil Train Derailments Muddy Railroad Sector Earnings
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-train-derailments-muddy-railroad-162837693.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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A recent string of oil train derailments in both the U.S. and Canada has created a significant obstacle for railroad companies as officials take a closer look into the safety of railroad transport. Train derailments in West Virginia, Illinois and Ontario have raised questions about the safety of the industry's CPC-1232 tank cars, which were touted as a secure way to carry crude from Canada to the U.S. when first introduced. Regulation Rains On Railroad Parade Railroad companies have been able to avoid strict government regulations regarding their crude shipments in the past, because the CPC cars were said to be the most puncture-proof cars available. However, investigations into recent crashes show that ruptures in the new car models may have been the cause. The possibility of stricter and more expensive regulations is now hanging over companies like Norfolk Southern Corp. (NYSE: NSC ) and Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP ), quickly erasing the gains resulting from the President's veto of the Keystone pipeline plans. Related Link: Top 4 NASDAQ Stocks In The Railroads Industry A Double Whammy While the failure of U.S. senators to override the President's veto was a positive for the railroad industry, gains were short lived as worries about tougher regulations weighed on earnings in that sector. Additionally, many investors are concerned about the cost-effectiveness of the CPC-1232 cars, which cost the industry around $7 billion to implement. The cars allowed railroads to avoid costly regulations, but the money spent updating train cars may have been a waste as investigations into the crashes could prompt U.S. officials to implement new regulations anyway. See more from Benzinga Marijuana Investment: Is It Time? Silk Road Bitcoin Auctions Prove There's Still An Interest In Cryptocurrency Getting In On The Apple Watch Buzz, Without Investing In Apple © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-09 |
1,425,906,900 | 2015-03-09T13:15:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1724], "BTC": [490]}
|
{}
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Force Minerals Corporation Acquires Crypto Currency CandyCoin
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/force-minerals-corporation-acquires-crypto-141500614.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 9, 2015 / Force Minerals Corporation ( FORC ), is pleased to announce the Company has completed negotiations for the acquisition of an established Crypto Currency CandyCoin a digital crypto currency company and its digital mining assets and intellectual properties. CandyCoin can be found at the following URL: www.candyco.in . CandyCoin is a digital crypto currency that trades under the symbol "YUM" at www.allcrypt.com and https://askcoin.net/trading/YUM/BTC . Candycoin has its own mining pool that is a peer to peer mining network. "The acquisition of CandyCoin a developing Crypto Currency fits into the company's developmental plans to bring enhanced value to crypto currencies, promote the use of CandyCoin and establish a conversion capability so that CandyCoin can be utilized as a mainstream alternative currency," states company President, Mr. Nate Lewis. "We expect that the company will develop CandyCoin into a very liquid and merchantable currency over the next several months." The company will initially be establishing a mining presence to support the mining of CandyCoin, as well as establishing itself in the trading arenas in order to take advantage of market discrepancies. Upon the successful implementation of this process the company will expand to other relative Crypto Currencies as opportunities become available. Backed by a publicly trading company, Digital Mining Corporation is dedicated to creating shareholder value by utilizing market opportunities to successfully mine crypto currencies on a global level maximizing their value to the highest levels possible while being highly innovative utilizing crypto security and blockchain technologies to minimize Bitcoin transaction completion times for consumers. Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; FORC's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital. Story continues Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements. CONTACT: For further Information: Force Minerals Corporation. President: Mr. Nathaniel Lewis 1-970-660-8197 www.candyco.in www.digitalminingcorp.com [email protected] SOURCE: Force Minerals Corporation
| 2015-03-09 |
1,425,859,200 | 2015-03-09T00:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [112, 188, 255, 284, 466, 695, 749, 804, 854, 878, 982]}
|
{}
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Bayside Corp. Announces The Launch Of Vault 51 In Vietnam
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bayside-corp-announces-launch-vault-010000317.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 8, 2015 /Bayside Corp. (BYSD.PK) today announced through its subsidiary company Bitcoinz USA, the official launch of Vault 51, a secure offline storage for Bitcoin is now available to all consumers in Vietnam. Furthermore, Bitcoinz USA is now offering Bitcoin for sale to consumers in Vietnam through the Vault 51 website.
Currently, the company's management team believes that Vietnam has the potential to become a huge catalyst for Bitcoin worldwide. To continue,"as an emerging growth market with aggressive technological advances, and a burgeoning population, Vault 51 in Vietnam provides a tremendous amount of growth potential not only for Vault 51 but the Bitcoin eco community in general"-JW Walker President Bitcoinz USA.Vault 51 is an offline storage system for Bitcoin users, which is represented by a Physical Bitcoin. The electronic Bitcoin is then stored off-line in a secured computer chip known as Vault 51 and embedded in a Physical Bitcoin, which is not connected to the internet. This process is also known as cold storage and is done to avoid hacking, loss, or theft.
-Official Vault 51 Website
-Official Facebook Page
-Official Google Plus Page
-Official Twitter Page
About Bayside Corp.
Bayside Corp. is an American multinational corporation that manages multiple subsidiary companies engaged in a variety of business industries and sectors. At Bayside Corp. we believe that the future is now and that our efforts today will have a long lasting impact for generations to come. For additional information on the Company visit our website at:http://www.baysidecorp.comCertain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" All forward-looking statements are based on Bayside's current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statement was made and in light of Bayside's experience and its perception of historical trends.The forward-looking statement in this news release includes reference to: Bayside's ability to execute on its strategy and deliver strong results on behalf of its shareholders. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties; some that are similar to other related companies and some that are unique to our company. Bayside's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.
Contact:15400 Knoll TrailSuite 501Dallas, TX 75248800-719-1310
SOURCE:Bayside Corp.
| 2015-03-09 |
1,425,906,900 | 2015-03-09T13:15:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1715], "BTC": [482]}
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{}
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Force Minerals Corporation Acquires Crypto Currency CandyCoin
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/force-minerals-corporation-acquires-crypto-141500614.html
|
ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 9, 2015 /Force Minerals Corporation (FORC), is pleased to announce the Company has completed negotiations for the acquisition of an established Crypto Currency CandyCoin a digital crypto currency company and its digital mining assets and intellectual properties.
CandyCoin can be found at the following URL:www.candyco.in. CandyCoin is a digital crypto currency that trades under the symbol "YUM" atwww.allcrypt.comandhttps://askcoin.net/trading/YUM/BTC.
Candycoin has its own mining pool that is a peer to peer mining network.
"The acquisition of CandyCoin a developing Crypto Currency fits into the company's developmental plans to bring enhanced value to crypto currencies, promote the use of CandyCoin and establish a conversion capability so that CandyCoin can be utilized as a mainstream alternative currency," states company President, Mr. Nate Lewis. "We expect that the company will develop CandyCoin into a very liquid and merchantable currency over the next several months."
The company will initially be establishing a mining presence to support the mining of CandyCoin, as well as establishing itself in the trading arenas in order to take advantage of market discrepancies.
Upon the successful implementation of this process the company will expand to other relative Crypto Currencies as opportunities become available.
Backed by a publicly trading company, Digital Mining Corporation is dedicated to creating shareholder value by utilizing market opportunities to successfully mine crypto currencies on a global level maximizing their value to the highest levels possible while being highly innovative utilizing crypto security and blockchain technologies to minimize Bitcoin transaction completion times for consumers.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; FORC's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.
CONTACT:
For further Information:
Force Minerals Corporation.
President: Mr. Nathaniel Lewis1-970-660-8197www.candyco.inwww.digitalminingcorp.comir@forceminerals.com
SOURCE:Force Minerals Corporation
| 2015-03-09 |
1,425,916,264 | 2015-03-09T15:51:04Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1051]}
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{"Bitcoin": [10]}
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Silk Road Bitcoin Auctions Prove There's Still An Interest In Cryptocurrency
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/silk-road-bitcoin-auctions-prove-155104645.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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On Thursday March 5, the U.S. Marshals Serviceauctionedoff around $13.9 million worth ofbitcoinsseized from Ross Ulbricht during the investigation into the Silk Road black market.
The auction attracted 34 bids from 14 bidders, proving that interest in the cryptocurrency isn't dead despite a year of bad press and volatile prices.
A Bit Of A Gamble
The auction took on an interesting dimension for interested parties as the bitcoins were priced based on market conditions, but could have a much higher or lower value once they are actually transferred due to bitcoin's high degree of volatility.
The government is expected to have completed the financial transactions by Monday and announce the winners some time this week. A total of 50,000 bitcoins were auctioned.
Demand Rising
Thursday's auction was the third of its kind and had a higher rate of participation than the second, conducted back in December. The December auction had just 11 buyers and 27 bids, but the first auction in June was able to attract 45 bidders and 63 bids.
Related Link: Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Should Know
Participants To Be Announced
Venture capitalist Tim Draper did not participate in Thursday's auction despite his comments that the government auctions were likely to be the "best deal anyone will get" to purchase bitcoins.
Investment funds SecondMarket and Pantera Capital both participated; SecondMarket confirmed that it did not win any bitcoins, but the rest of the winners and losers are still unknown.
See more from Benzinga
• Getting In On The Apple Watch Buzz, Without Investing In Apple
• Biomonitoring Is The New Black
• Marijuana A Promising Treatment, But Research And Development Still Limited
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-09 |
1,425,916,264 | 2015-03-09T15:51:04Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1055]}
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{"Bitcoin": [10]}
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Silk Road Bitcoin Auctions Prove There's Still An Interest In Cryptocurrency
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/silk-road-bitcoin-auctions-prove-155104645.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
On Thursday March 5, the U.S. Marshals Service auctioned off around $13.9 million worth of bitcoins seized from Ross Ulbricht during the investigation into the Silk Road black market. The auction attracted 34 bids from 14 bidders, proving that interest in the cryptocurrency isn't dead despite a year of bad press and volatile prices. A Bit Of A Gamble The auction took on an interesting dimension for interested parties as the bitcoins were priced based on market conditions, but could have a much higher or lower value once they are actually transferred due to bitcoin's high degree of volatility. The government is expected to have completed the financial transactions by Monday and announce the winners some time this week. A total of 50,000 bitcoins were auctioned. Demand Rising Thursday's auction was the third of its kind and had a higher rate of participation than the second, conducted back in December. The December auction had just 11 buyers and 27 bids, but the first auction in June was able to attract 45 bidders and 63 bids. Related Link: Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Should Know Participants To Be Announced Venture capitalist Tim Draper did not participate in Thursday's auction despite his comments that the government auctions were likely to be the "best deal anyone will get" to purchase bitcoins. Investment funds SecondMarket and Pantera Capital both participated; SecondMarket confirmed that it did not win any bitcoins, but the rest of the winners and losers are still unknown. See more from Benzinga Getting In On The Apple Watch Buzz, Without Investing In Apple Biomonitoring Is The New Black Marijuana A Promising Treatment, But Research And Development Still Limited © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-09 |
1,425,916,264 | 2015-03-09T15:51:04Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [10]}
|
Silk Road Bitcoin Auctions Prove There's Still An Interest In Cryptocurrency
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/silk-road-bitcoin-auctions-prove-155104645.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
On Thursday March 5, the U.S. Marshals Serviceauctionedoff around $13.9 million worth ofbitcoinsseized from Ross Ulbricht during the investigation into the Silk Road black market.
The auction attracted 34 bids from 14 bidders, proving that interest in the cryptocurrency isn't dead despite a year of bad press and volatile prices.
A Bit Of A Gamble
The auction took on an interesting dimension for interested parties as the bitcoins were priced based on market conditions, but could have a much higher or lower value once they are actually transferred due to bitcoin's high degree of volatility.
The government is expected to have completed the financial transactions by Monday and announce the winners some time this week. A total of 50,000 bitcoins were auctioned.
Demand Rising
Thursday's auction was the third of its kind and had a higher rate of participation than the second, conducted back in December. The December auction had just 11 buyers and 27 bids, but the first auction in June was able to attract 45 bidders and 63 bids.
Related Link: Bitcoin And Tax Season: What You Should Know
Participants To Be Announced
Venture capitalist Tim Draper did not participate in Thursday's auction despite his comments that the government auctions were likely to be the "best deal anyone will get" to purchase bitcoins.
Investment funds SecondMarket and Pantera Capital both participated; SecondMarket confirmed that it did not win any bitcoins, but the rest of the winners and losers are still unknown.
See more from Benzinga
• Getting In On The Apple Watch Buzz, Without Investing In Apple
• Biomonitoring Is The New Black
• Marijuana A Promising Treatment, But Research And Development Still Limited
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-09 |
1,425,993,480 | 2015-03-10T13:18:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [415, 726, 909]}
|
{}
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SeanieMac International, Ltd. Signs JV Agreement to Issue a Real Time BitCoin Debit Card with a Major International Credit Card
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/seaniemac-international-ltd-signs-jv-131800438.html
|
ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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HUNTINGTON, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2014 / SeanieMac announced today that it had signed an joint venture to issue a branded debit card under a major international credit card brand. We will be updating shareholders as we get closer to issuing debit cards and sign additional agreements on the Joint Venture. The agreement targets the development of BitCoin debit card that would allow the user to convert their Bitcoin in real time to multiple fiat currencies. Currently the debit card allows users to convert into fiat currencies at the end of the day pricing but the JV provides capital for the development of real time conversions. Shane O' Driscoll CEO, "While there is obvious benefits to marketing the debit card to Bitcoin holders as part of JV agreement with Overseas BC Marketing, Inc. the fact is the market for a real time debit card is much larger than just gaming. We believe the ability for Bitcoin users to keep their bitcoins deposited with a internationally trusted credit card brand and have the ability to convert it and use it internationally wherever debit cards are accepted in multiple fiat currencies will be attractive to many of those users. The market for debit card users could become a very large business for us in its own right independent of our gaming platform. We are extremely excited about this opportunity. As of today there were 13,922,025 bitcoins in circulation with a market capitalization of $3.9 billion dollars." With a database of over 3,000,000 bitcoin users, we and our JV partners (well-established in the bitcoin marketplace) are confident our venture can significantly attract a great number of new users and revenue like never before . New and existing SeanieMac customers will be offered free bet and other promotions as a sign up bonus as well. Currently doing $14 million in turnover on 20,000 registrations to date, new affiliates signing on at a unanticipated rate and this new JV venture we are looking forward to increasing shareholder value in the very near term. Story continues SeanieMac International, Ltd. an Irish gaming company, owns and operates www.SeanieMac.com , an online sports and casino wagering platform. Besides offering casino wagering, SeanieMac is prepared to capture the Irish Sports market focusing on the Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA) or Gaelic Games as well as Irish horse racing and soccer. The Company continues to provide a market-leading, user-friendly website for online gambling, including sports betting and casino gaming (traditional casino, live casino, poker, bingo and interactive skilled games). The Irish gambling industry generated approximately $23.7 billion in revenue in 2014, with $2.3 billion of that amount generated online. The Irish online gambling sector is projected to reach $4 billion in 2016. As its national pastime, the Gaelic Games have long been popular in Ireland but they are gaining worldwide appeal, especially in areas with large communities of Irish heritage and their descendants, such as the U.S., Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, where many communities have their own teams and clubs participating in the Gaelic Leagues locally and internationally. To learn more about the GAA, see www.gaa.ie . Safe Harbor Statement This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of SeanieMac International, Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding our expectations regarding amounts staked and gross profits and our marketing initiatives. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the uncertainty regarding consumer preferences, a decline in the popularity of our website and competition in the online gambling industry. SeanieMac assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements. A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in SeanieMac International, Ltd.'s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its current reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investor Relations Chuck Arnold (310) 344-7073 [email protected] At the Company Barry Brookstein Chief Executive Officer (516) 369-7104 ( BETS ) SOURCE: SeanieMac International Ltd.
| 2015-03-10 |
1,425,994,357 | 2015-03-10T13:32:37Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin An Unlikely Solution For The Poor
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-unlikely-solution-poor-133237402.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
So far,bitcoinhas caught on among tech-savvy enthusiasts; but many see the cryptocurrency as a viable solution for the poor, who often don't have access to banking facilities.
While some bitcoin firms are continuing their efforts to push thecryptocurrencytoward mainstream adoption, others are turning to nations with a large population of bankless-people that would benefit from a new way to send and receive money.
Bitcoin In Africa
Africa has become a major target for bitcoin companies looking to focus their adoption efforts on poor populations without easy access to banking. Many currently rely on companies likeWestern Union(NYSE:WU), which charge a significant premium, to send and receive money, making bitcoin's relatively cheap transaction costs very attractive.
Related Link:Bitcoin Makes Its Way To A Major Exchange
Sending Money Home Carries Costs
In 2014, more than 30 million Africans left their hometowns in order to work and sent around $40 billion back to their families. Since money sending agencies charge about 12 percent of the total amount sent, that means much of their hard-earned cash was spent on the transaction costs alone. Those figures make bitcoin a viable competitor and could help boost the currency's adoption.
Filling The Gap
Several firms are focusing their attention on the unmet banking needs in Africa using bitcoin. Global payment company BitPesa recently raised just over $1 million in order to expand its operations into Kenya, while bitcoin exchange igot saw more than 200,000 transactions in Africa throughout 2014.
Still Some Concerns
Although bitcoin's low transaction costs make it a good option for African populations without access to banking systems, the cryptocurrency still has a long way to go before becoming stable enough to depend on. Because of its high degree of volatility, critics say bitcoin is far too unstable for use in poor populations.
See more from Benzinga
• Is The Euro's Decline A Good Reason To Invest?
• Oil Train Derailments Muddy Railroad Sector Earnings
• Marijuana Investment: Is It Time?
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-10 |
1,425,993,480 | 2015-03-10T13:18:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [414, 725, 908]}
|
{}
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SeanieMac International, Ltd. Signs JV Agreement to Issue a Real Time BitCoin Debit Card with a Major International Credit Card
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/seaniemac-international-ltd-signs-jv-131800438.html
|
ACCESSWIRE
|
https://www.accesswire.com/
|
HUNTINGTON, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2014 /SeanieMac announced today that it had signed an joint venture to issue a branded debit card under a major international credit card brand. We will be updating shareholders as we get closer to issuing debit cards and sign additional agreements on the Joint Venture.
The agreement targets the development of BitCoin debit card that would allow the user to convert their Bitcoin in real time to multiple fiat currencies. Currently the debit card allows users to convert into fiat currencies at the end of the day pricing but the JV provides capital for the development of real time conversions.
Shane O' Driscoll CEO, "While there is obvious benefits to marketing the debit card to Bitcoin holders as part of JV agreement with Overseas BC Marketing, Inc. the fact is the market for a real time debit card is much larger than just gaming. We believe the ability for Bitcoin users to keep their bitcoins deposited with a internationally trusted credit card brand and have the ability to convert it and use it internationally wherever debit cards are accepted in multiple fiat currencies will be attractive to many of those users. The market for debit card users could become a very large business for us in its own right independent of our gaming platform. We are extremely excited about this opportunity. As of today there were 13,922,025 bitcoins in circulation with a market capitalization of $3.9 billion dollars."
With a database of over 3,000,000 bitcoin users, we and our JV partners (well-established in the bitcoin marketplace) are confident our venture can significantly attract a great number of new users and revenue like never before . New and existing SeanieMac customers will be offered free bet and other promotions as a sign up bonus as well. Currently doing $14 million in turnover on 20,000 registrations to date, new affiliates signing on at a unanticipated rate and this new JV venture we are looking forward to increasing shareholder value in the very near term.
SeanieMac International, Ltd. an Irish gaming company, owns and operateswww.SeanieMac.com, an online sports and casino wagering platform.
Besides offering casino wagering, SeanieMac is prepared to capture the Irish Sports market focusing on the Gaelic Athletics Association (GAA) or Gaelic Games as well as Irish horse racing and soccer. The Company continues to provide a market-leading, user-friendly website for online gambling, including sports betting and casino gaming (traditional casino, live casino, poker, bingo and interactive skilled games).
The Irish gambling industry generated approximately $23.7 billion in revenue in 2014, with $2.3 billion of that amount generated online. The Irish online gambling sector is projected to reach $4 billion in 2016.
As its national pastime, the Gaelic Games have long been popular in Ireland but they are gaining worldwide appeal, especially in areas with large communities of Irish heritage and their descendants, such as the U.S., Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom, where many communities have their own teams and clubs participating in the Gaelic Leagues locally and internationally. To learn more about the GAA, seewww.gaa.ie.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of SeanieMac International, Ltd. and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements regarding our expectations regarding amounts staked and gross profits and our marketing initiatives. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the uncertainty regarding consumer preferences, a decline in the popularity of our website and competition in the online gambling industry. SeanieMac assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.
A further description of risks and uncertainties can be found in SeanieMac International, Ltd.'s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its current reports on Form 8-K, each as filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investor Relations
Chuck Arnold(310) [email protected]
At the Company
Barry BrooksteinChief Executive Officer(516) 369-7104
(BETS)
SOURCE:SeanieMac International Ltd.
| 2015-03-10 |
1,425,994,357 | 2015-03-10T13:32:37Z |
{"Bitcoin": [417, 788]}
|
{"Bitcoin": [0]}
|
Bitcoin An Unlikely Solution For The Poor
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-unlikely-solution-poor-133237402.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
So far,bitcoinhas caught on among tech-savvy enthusiasts; but many see the cryptocurrency as a viable solution for the poor, who often don't have access to banking facilities.
While some bitcoin firms are continuing their efforts to push thecryptocurrencytoward mainstream adoption, others are turning to nations with a large population of bankless-people that would benefit from a new way to send and receive money.
Bitcoin In Africa
Africa has become a major target for bitcoin companies looking to focus their adoption efforts on poor populations without easy access to banking. Many currently rely on companies likeWestern Union(NYSE:WU), which charge a significant premium, to send and receive money, making bitcoin's relatively cheap transaction costs very attractive.
Related Link:Bitcoin Makes Its Way To A Major Exchange
Sending Money Home Carries Costs
In 2014, more than 30 million Africans left their hometowns in order to work and sent around $40 billion back to their families. Since money sending agencies charge about 12 percent of the total amount sent, that means much of their hard-earned cash was spent on the transaction costs alone. Those figures make bitcoin a viable competitor and could help boost the currency's adoption.
Filling The Gap
Several firms are focusing their attention on the unmet banking needs in Africa using bitcoin. Global payment company BitPesa recently raised just over $1 million in order to expand its operations into Kenya, while bitcoin exchange igot saw more than 200,000 transactions in Africa throughout 2014.
Still Some Concerns
Although bitcoin's low transaction costs make it a good option for African populations without access to banking systems, the cryptocurrency still has a long way to go before becoming stable enough to depend on. Because of its high degree of volatility, critics say bitcoin is far too unstable for use in poor populations.
See more from Benzinga
• Is The Euro's Decline A Good Reason To Invest?
• Oil Train Derailments Muddy Railroad Sector Earnings
• Marijuana Investment: Is It Time?
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-10 |
1,425,994,357 | 2015-03-10T13:32:37Z |
{"Bitcoin": [421, 797]}
|
{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin An Unlikely Solution For The Poor
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-unlikely-solution-poor-133237402.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
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So far, bitcoin has caught on among tech-savvy enthusiasts; but many see the cryptocurrency as a viable solution for the poor, who often don't have access to banking facilities. While some bitcoin firms are continuing their efforts to push the cryptocurrency toward mainstream adoption, others are turning to nations with a large population of bankless-people that would benefit from a new way to send and receive money. Bitcoin In Africa Africa has become a major target for bitcoin companies looking to focus their adoption efforts on poor populations without easy access to banking. Many currently rely on companies like Western Union (NYSE: WU ), which charge a significant premium, to send and receive money, making bitcoin's relatively cheap transaction costs very attractive. Related Link: Bitcoin Makes Its Way To A Major Exchange Sending Money Home Carries Costs In 2014, more than 30 million Africans left their hometowns in order to work and sent around $40 billion back to their families. Since money sending agencies charge about 12 percent of the total amount sent, that means much of their hard-earned cash was spent on the transaction costs alone. Those figures make bitcoin a viable competitor and could help boost the currency's adoption. Filling The Gap Several firms are focusing their attention on the unmet banking needs in Africa using bitcoin. Global payment company BitPesa recently raised just over $1 million in order to expand its operations into Kenya, while bitcoin exchange igot saw more than 200,000 transactions in Africa throughout 2014. Still Some Concerns Although bitcoin's low transaction costs make it a good option for African populations without access to banking systems, the cryptocurrency still has a long way to go before becoming stable enough to depend on. Because of its high degree of volatility, critics say bitcoin is far too unstable for use in poor populations. See more from Benzinga Is The Euro's Decline A Good Reason To Invest? Oil Train Derailments Muddy Railroad Sector Earnings Marijuana Investment: Is It Time? © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
| 2015-03-10 |
1,426,033,294 | 2015-03-11T00:21:34Z |
{"Bitcoin": [23]}
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Bitcoin Exchange itBit says it won part of bitcoin auction
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-exchange-itbit-says-won-002134325.html
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Reuters
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https://www.reuters.com/
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - - Bitcoin exchange itBit on Tuesday said it had won part of the U.S. government's third auction of bitcoins seized from Ross Ulbricht, who was convicted last month of operating black market website Silk Road. The company said it won 3,000 of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned last week by the U.S. Marshals Service. The Marshals Service said earlier on Tuesday there are two other unidentified winners, which took 27,000 and 20,000 coins respectively. In late trading on Tuesday, bitcoin was up 1.8 percent at $292.19. That put the value of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned at $14.6 million. ItBit was founded in 2012 as a global exchange for institutional and retail investors. It has offices in New York and Singapore. Last week's auction attracted 34 bids from 14 registered bidders. That was more than the last bitcoin auction in December when just 11 buyers submitted 27 bids. The first auction in June attracted 45 bidders and 63 bids. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; Editing by Andrew Hay)
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,032,000 | 2015-03-11T00:00:00Z |
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Bayside Corp. Announces The International Launch Of Vault 51 In Japan
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bayside-corp-announces-international-launch-000000098.html
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DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2015 /Bayside Corp. (BYSD) today announced through its subsidiary company Bitcoinz USA, the official launch of Vault 51, a secure offline storage for Bitcoin is now available to all consumers in Japan. Furthermore, Bitcoinz USA is now offering Bitcoin for sale to consumers in Japan through the Vault 51 website.
Moreover, it was just over a year ago that Mt. Gox; a major Japanese Bitcoin exchange went bankrupt. The multi-million dollar collapse of Mt. Gox highlighted the urgent need for all Bitcoin consumers worldwide to have a secure way to protect their Bitcoin. As a result, Vault 51 was developed in response to this growing worldwide market demand.
"We are very pleased to be able to roll out Vault 51 and the sale of Bticoin to consumers in Japan. As we continue to move forward to help meet the growing demand of protecting Bitcoin worldwide, Bitcoinz USA is of the belief that Japan can one day serve as a major Bitcoin hub for the buying and selling of Bitcoin." -JW Walker President Bitcoinz USA.
Vault 51 is an offline storage system for Bitcoin users, which is represented by a Physical Bitcoin. The electronic Bitcoin is then stored off-line in a secured computer chip known as Vault 51 and embedded in a Physical Bitcoin, which is not connected to the internet. This process is also known as cold storage and is done to avoid hacking, loss, or theft.
-Official Vault 51 Website-Official Facebook Page-Official Google Plus Page-Official Twitter Page
About Bayside
Bayside Corp. is an American multinational corporation that manages multiple subsidiary companies engaged in a variety of business industries and sectors. At Bayside Corp. we believe that the future is now and that our efforts today will have a long lasting impact for generations to come. For additional information on the Company visit our website at:http://www.baysidecorp.com.
Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" All forward-looking statements are based on Bayside's current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statement was made and in light of Bayside's experience and its perception of historical trends.
The forward-looking statement in this news release includes reference to: Bayside's ability to execute on its strategy and deliver strong results on behalf of its shareholders. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties; some that are similar to other related companies and some that are unique to our company. Bayside's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.
SOURCE:Bayside Corp.
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,032,000 | 2015-03-11T00:00:00Z |
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Bayside Corp. Announces The International Launch Of Vault 51 In Japan
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bayside-corp-announces-international-launch-000000098.html
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DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 10, 2015 / Bayside Corp. ( BYSD ) today announced through its subsidiary company Bitcoinz USA, the official launch of Vault 51, a secure offline storage for Bitcoin is now available to all consumers in Japan. Furthermore, Bitcoinz USA is now offering Bitcoin for sale to consumers in Japan through the Vault 51 website. Moreover, it was just over a year ago that Mt. Gox; a major Japanese Bitcoin exchange went bankrupt. The multi-million dollar collapse of Mt. Gox highlighted the urgent need for all Bitcoin consumers worldwide to have a secure way to protect their Bitcoin. As a result, Vault 51 was developed in response to this growing worldwide market demand. "We are very pleased to be able to roll out Vault 51 and the sale of Bticoin to consumers in Japan. As we continue to move forward to help meet the growing demand of protecting Bitcoin worldwide, Bitcoinz USA is of the belief that Japan can one day serve as a major Bitcoin hub for the buying and selling of Bitcoin." - JW Walker President Bitcoinz USA. Vault 51 is an offline storage system for Bitcoin users, which is represented by a Physical Bitcoin. The electronic Bitcoin is then stored off-line in a secured computer chip known as Vault 51 and embedded in a Physical Bitcoin, which is not connected to the internet. This process is also known as cold storage and is done to avoid hacking, loss, or theft. - Official Vault 51 Website - Official Facebook Page - Official Google Plus Page - Official Twitter Page About Bayside Bayside Corp. is an American multinational corporation that manages multiple subsidiary companies engaged in a variety of business industries and sectors. At Bayside Corp. we believe that the future is now and that our efforts today will have a long lasting impact for generations to come. For additional information on the Company visit our website at: http://www.baysidecorp.com . Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" All forward-looking statements are based on Bayside's current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statement was made and in light of Bayside's experience and its perception of historical trends. Story continues The forward-looking statement in this news release includes reference to: Bayside's ability to execute on its strategy and deliver strong results on behalf of its shareholders. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties; some that are similar to other related companies and some that are unique to our company. Bayside's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them . SOURCE: Bayside Corp.
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,094,523 | 2015-03-11T17:22:03Z |
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Bitcoin Company Raises Record Amount Of Cash For Mystery Operations
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-company-raises-record-amount-172203775.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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A bitcoin-based business called21 Inchas raised $116 million in venture funding, the largest sum raised by a digital currency startup.
However, it is still unknown just how the company will use its record-breaking sum as 21 Inc. has kept its operations quiet so far.
21 Pledges To Spur On Bitcoin Adoption
Big names likeQUALCOMM, Inc.(NASDAQ:QCOM) andPayPal'sPeter Thiel were among the investors backing 21 Inc., with the company promising to help push bitcoin adoption into the mainstream.
Chef Executive and 21's co-founder Matthew Pauker mysteriously told TheWall Street Journalthat the public can expect some "interesting developments" over the couples of weeks and months that will "drive mainstream adoption of bitcoin" through hardware and software products.
Blockchain And The Internet Of Things
Chipmaker Qualcomm's involvement has sparked speculation that 21 Inc. is looking to use the blockchain technology that powers bitcoin in order to break into the "Internet of Things."
The growing popularity of everyday devices that link to the internet and communicate with users and each other could serve as a perfect access point for bitcoin. Many see the currency's ledger-like blockchain technology eventually integrating into smart devices and creating a secure way to transmit data from one device to another.
Related Link:Bitcoin An Unlikely Solution For The Poor
Growing Interest In Digital Currency
21 Inc.'s funding demonstrates venture capitalists' shifting views on digital currency. Several other companies includingCoinbaseandBitGo Inc.have been able to introduce bitcoin-based businesses due to a growing interest in digital currency firms in Silicon Valley.
Though the new ventures make bitcoin more accessible to the public, there is still a lack of trust and understanding keeping the cryptocurrency from gaining popularity.
For that reason, many believe that firms which focus more on new uses for blockchain technology could be the future for bitcoin adoption.
See more from Benzinga
• American Firms In China Feel Anti-Foreign Sentiment Rising In The Wake Of Qualcomm Settlement
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,033,206 | 2015-03-11T00:20:06Z |
{"Bitcoin": [23], "BTC": [536]}
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Bitcoin Exchange itBit says it won part of bitcoin auction
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/three-bidders-win-last-weeks-001902305.html
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Reuters
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https://www.reuters.com/
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - - Bitcoin exchange itBit on Tuesday said it had won part of the U.S. government's third auction of bitcoins seized from Ross Ulbricht, who was convicted last month of operating black market website Silk Road. The company said it won 3,000 of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned last week by the U.S. Marshals Service. The Marshals Service said earlier on Tuesday there are two other unidentified winners, which took 27,000 and 20,000 coins respectively. In late trading on Tuesday, bitcoin was up 1.8 percent at $292.19 (BTC=BTSP). That put the value of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned at $14.6 million. ItBit was founded in 2012 as a global exchange for institutional and retail investors. It has offices in New York and Singapore. Last week's auction attracted 34 bids from 14 registered bidders. That was more than the last bitcoin auction in December when just 11 buyers submitted 27 bids. The first auction in June attracted 45 bidders and 63 bids. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; Editing by Andrew Hay)
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,033,294 | 2015-03-11T00:21:34Z |
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Bitcoin Exchange itBit says it won part of bitcoin auction
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-exchange-itbit-says-won-002134325.html
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Reuters
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https://www.reuters.com/
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - - Bitcoin exchange itBit on Tuesday said it had won part of the U.S. government's third auction of bitcoins seized from Ross Ulbricht, who was convicted last month of operating black market website Silk Road. The company said it won 3,000 of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned last week by the U.S. Marshals Service. The Marshals Service said earlier on Tuesday there are two other unidentified winners, which took 27,000 and 20,000 coins respectively. In late trading on Tuesday, bitcoin was up 1.8 percent at $292.19. That put the value of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned at $14.6 million. ItBit was founded in 2012 as a global exchange for institutional and retail investors. It has offices in New York and Singapore. Last week's auction attracted 34 bids from 14 registered bidders. That was more than the last bitcoin auction in December when just 11 buyers submitted 27 bids. The first auction in June attracted 45 bidders and 63 bids. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; Editing by Andrew Hay)
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,033,206 | 2015-03-11T00:20:06Z |
{"Bitcoin": [23], "BTC": [536]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Exchange itBit says it won part of bitcoin auction
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/three-bidders-win-last-weeks-001902305.html
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Reuters
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https://www.reuters.com/
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - - Bitcoin exchange itBit on Tuesday said it had won part of the U.S. government's third auction of bitcoins seized from Ross Ulbricht, who was convicted last month of operating black market website Silk Road. The company said it won 3,000 of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned last week by the U.S. Marshals Service. The Marshals Service said earlier on Tuesday there are two other unidentified winners, which took 27,000 and 20,000 coins respectively. In late trading on Tuesday, bitcoin was up 1.8 percent at $292.19 (BTC=BTSP). That put the value of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned at $14.6 million. ItBit was founded in 2012 as a global exchange for institutional and retail investors. It has offices in New York and Singapore. Last week's auction attracted 34 bids from 14 registered bidders. That was more than the last bitcoin auction in December when just 11 buyers submitted 27 bids. The first auction in June attracted 45 bidders and 63 bids. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; Editing by Andrew Hay)
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,094,523 | 2015-03-11T17:22:03Z |
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Bitcoin Company Raises Record Amount Of Cash For Mystery Operations
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-company-raises-record-amount-172203775.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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A bitcoin-based business called21 Inchas raised $116 million in venture funding, the largest sum raised by a digital currency startup.
However, it is still unknown just how the company will use its record-breaking sum as 21 Inc. has kept its operations quiet so far.
21 Pledges To Spur On Bitcoin Adoption
Big names likeQUALCOMM, Inc.(NASDAQ:QCOM) andPayPal'sPeter Thiel were among the investors backing 21 Inc., with the company promising to help push bitcoin adoption into the mainstream.
Chef Executive and 21's co-founder Matthew Pauker mysteriously told TheWall Street Journalthat the public can expect some "interesting developments" over the couples of weeks and months that will "drive mainstream adoption of bitcoin" through hardware and software products.
Blockchain And The Internet Of Things
Chipmaker Qualcomm's involvement has sparked speculation that 21 Inc. is looking to use the blockchain technology that powers bitcoin in order to break into the "Internet of Things."
The growing popularity of everyday devices that link to the internet and communicate with users and each other could serve as a perfect access point for bitcoin. Many see the currency's ledger-like blockchain technology eventually integrating into smart devices and creating a secure way to transmit data from one device to another.
Related Link:Bitcoin An Unlikely Solution For The Poor
Growing Interest In Digital Currency
21 Inc.'s funding demonstrates venture capitalists' shifting views on digital currency. Several other companies includingCoinbaseandBitGo Inc.have been able to introduce bitcoin-based businesses due to a growing interest in digital currency firms in Silicon Valley.
Though the new ventures make bitcoin more accessible to the public, there is still a lack of trust and understanding keeping the cryptocurrency from gaining popularity.
For that reason, many believe that firms which focus more on new uses for blockchain technology could be the future for bitcoin adoption.
See more from Benzinga
• American Firms In China Feel Anti-Foreign Sentiment Rising In The Wake Of Qualcomm Settlement
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,071,600 | 2015-03-11T11:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1447, 2169]}
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Anti DDoS Hosting Company r00t-Services.net Launches r00tVM, a DDoS Protected Virtual Machine
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The New Product Line Features High-Performing DDoS Protected Virtual Servers that Can be Deployed with the Click of a Button and Up- or Down-graded on Demand
DRAPER, UT / ACCESSWIRE / March 11, 2015 /r00t-Services.net, a company dedicated to providing its clients with exceptional DDoS protection and DDoS attack mitigation services, recently announced the launch of its latest product, r00tVM. Developed in conjunction with JavaPipe LLC, r00tVM is a new anti DDoS hosting product protected by RioRey hardware and a tailor-made in-house firewall that makes it possible to detect and mitigate DDoS attacks in less than a second.
According to an earlier announcement by r00t-Services.net, r00tVM is a fully virtualized machine, which makes it independent from the host's operating system. Although r00tVM therefore allows the user to run any type of operating system needed, it comes with pre-installed and optimized Debian and CentOS templates that users can select during the order process as well as ISO images of Linux and FreeBSD systems that can be used to install the OS from, and users are also welcome to have the r00t-Services.net support upload their own custom ISOs. r00tVM's additional features include native 20Gbps/4Mpps (4 million packets per second) DDoS protection, layer 7 protection to block HTTP DDoS attacks, snapshots, instant automated setup, backup scheduling, 99.9% network uptime guarantee, blazing fast 24/7 support, and Bitcoin payments.
r00tVM was one of the projects that r00t-Services.net undertook after merging with JavaPipe LLC. The company supplies bandwidth, rack space, and network layer DDoS protection to r00t-Services.net, and ensures that r00t-Services.net can provide full 24/7 support to its customers. The joint effort between security experts allows both companies to bring even better and new innovative products to the market, r00tVM being the first of them.
Customers who wish to try r00tVM can use the company's coupon code "r00tVMLAUNCH," which provides the user with 50% off the first month. The coupon code is valid until March 31, 2015. r00t-Services.net accepts payments from all major credit cards, PayPal and even Bitcoin wallets.
Individuals interested in learning more about r00t-Services.net and its work can visit the company's website for additional information.
About r00t-Services.net:
Since its inception a few years ago, r00t-Services.net has established itself as a company that goes miles above the rest as an exceptional anti DDoS provider. The company has many years of leading experience with global businesses of all sizes and has built up an affluence of expertise in DDoS protection and network security. r00t-Services.net’s mission is to fill the gap between overpriced enterprise level anti DDoS providers and the cheap ones, where clients have to face more downtime than with an unprotected network when under DDoS attack, or attacks simply not being mitigated. For more information, please visithttps://r00t-services.net.
Contact:
John [email protected]+18009181890
SOURCE:r00t-Services.net
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,033,294 | 2015-03-11T00:21:34Z |
{"Bitcoin": [23]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Exchange itBit says it won part of bitcoin auction
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-exchange-itbit-says-won-002134325.html
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Reuters
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https://www.reuters.com/
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NEW YORK (Reuters) - - Bitcoin exchange itBit on Tuesday said it had won part of the U.S. government's third auction of bitcoins seized from Ross Ulbricht, who was convicted last month of operating black market website Silk Road. The company said it won 3,000 of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned last week by the U.S. Marshals Service. The Marshals Service said earlier on Tuesday there are two other unidentified winners, which took 27,000 and 20,000 coins respectively. In late trading on Tuesday, bitcoin was up 1.8 percent at $292.19. That put the value of the 50,000 bitcoins auctioned at $14.6 million. ItBit was founded in 2012 as a global exchange for institutional and retail investors. It has offices in New York and Singapore. Last week's auction attracted 34 bids from 14 registered bidders. That was more than the last bitcoin auction in December when just 11 buyers submitted 27 bids. The first auction in June attracted 45 bidders and 63 bids. (Reporting by Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss; Editing by Andrew Hay)
| 2015-03-11 |
1,426,179,031 | 2015-03-12T16:50:31Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2552]}
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Hacking Fears Boost Cybersecurity Shares
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hacking-fears-boost-cyber-security-165031730.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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One of the most watched industries this year has been cybersecurity as several high-profile cyber attacks have drawn attention to the fact that hackers seem to be one step ahead of the programs protecting companies' data. Not only have private firms been spending more on new security tools to keep their customer data safe, but cybersecurity businesses are also being granted large government contracts in order to thwart hacking attacks from foreign countries as well. Threats Rise On Wednesday, a survey showed that security threats against American, British and Canadian companies are quickly rising and businesses are struggling to keep up. The move toward cloud-based computing has created an entirely new range of cybersecurity threats that most firms are not prepared to deal with. Additionally, a lack of training among employees has made it easier for hackers to get inside company databases through workers' personal phones and computers. Investors Get On Board Investors have also taken notice of the industry setting shares of cybersecurity companies on fire over the past couple months. FireEye Inc. (NASDAQ: FEYE ) saw its fourth quarter revenue jump by 150 percent last year and shares of CyberArk Software Ltd (NASDAQ: CYBR ) have increased by more than 40 percent so far this year. A relatively new ETF has emerged in the sector called PureFunds Cyber Security (NYSE: HACK ) in order to give investors a way to play the sector as a whole; FireEye, CyberArk and Infoblox Inc. (NASDAQ: BLOX ) make up the fund's largest holdings. Related Link: How Contract Management Helps Hedge Against Financial Services Cyber Threats A Bubble About To Burst? Many worry that the recent rise in cybersecurity share prices can't be sustained. However, some analysts say the rise has been warranted as the firms aren't just trading on headlines. The hacking attacks like those carried out at Sony Inc. (NYSE: SNE ) and Anthem Inc. (NYSE: ANTM ) not only dominated the news, but genuinely boosted security firms' balance sheets. Story continues FireEye was hired by both companies to clean up the aftermath of the attacks, while other firms saw an influx of new corporate customers looking to prevent similar situations. Also, with more and more businesses taking their data online, the threat of a breach is set to keep rising making the demand for security firms likely to continue. See more from Benzinga Declining Euro Stokes Currency War Fears Marijuana Remains The 'Wild West' Of Investing Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-12 |
1,426,134,485 | 2015-03-12T04:28:05Z |
{"Bitcoin": [457, 1283, 1380, 1948, 2247, 2361, 2693, 2742, 2788], "BTC": [1358]}
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Chinese yuan dominates 80% of Bitcoin trades
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese-yuan-dominates-80-bitcoin-trades-042805768.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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China's craze for bitcoins has been well-documented over the past year, but a new report highlights just how dominant of a player the country is. About 80 percent of bitcoin volume is now driven by the Chinese yuan (Exchange:CNY=) , according to data from Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News ) . The U.S. dollar is the second most used currency for transactions, followed by the euro, the bank said in a new report. The bank's findings correlat e with data from Bitcoinity, a popular website used to track market data. A look at trading volume over the past six months reveals China's yuan accounted for 77 percent of total market share, compared with 19 percent for the greenback (New York Board of Trade (Futures): =USD) and just 1 percent for the euro (Unknown:EURBA=) . China's high trading activity comes despite recent moves by the People's Bank of China (PBoC) to clamp down on the crypto-currency. The central bank banned financial institutions from bitcoin trading in December after warning that the currency was essentially a vehicle for speculation. Earlier in 2014, the PBoC also took measures to prevent bitcoin companies from gaining access to payment processors. However, Goldman Sachs believes the mood is gradually improving: "However, in light of a somewhat stabilizing Bitcoin economy in China, a few payment processors have reemerged, such as BTC China's JustPay." Bitcoin's future in China is expected to keep expanding as the country becomes a major mining hub, according to a U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission report last year. Read More Feds auction $13.5M worth of Silk Road bitcoins The mainland boasts an enormous online gaming community, where games like World of Warcraft allow players to trade virtual credits earned in the game for cash or real goods and services. The practice is called "gold farming" and can be seen as a precursor to bitcoin mining, the report said. "One prominent figure in Beijing's Bitcoin circles estimated that China's miners, composed mainly of hardware engineers and IT aficionados, number in the tens of thousands." Story continues Goldman Sachs expects global bitcoin acceptance to continue growing thanks to the currency's potential for transforming the remittance market. "Bitcoin and other crypto currencies enable the potential for faster transactions with lower transaction fees. The Bitcoin network can charge as little as zero for processing transactions if there is no time constraint for confirmation." Moreover, concerns over fluctuations in bitcoin prices won't apply to money transfers due to the speed of the transactions and the fact that customers are given rates in advance, Goldman added. More From CNBC Bitcoin is done with its 'tumultuous teen' years Bitcoin finds a place among the world's elite Bitcoin gets first regulated US exchange
| 2015-03-12 |
1,426,134,485 | 2015-03-12T04:28:05Z |
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Chinese yuan dominates 80% of Bitcoin trades
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese-yuan-dominates-80-bitcoin-trades-042805768.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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China's craze for bitcoins has been well-documented over the past year, but a new report highlights just how dominant of a player the country is. About 80 percent of bitcoin volume is now driven by the Chinese yuan (Exchange:CNY=) , according to data from Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News ) . The U.S. dollar is the second most used currency for transactions, followed by the euro, the bank said in a new report. The bank's findings correlat e with data from Bitcoinity, a popular website used to track market data. A look at trading volume over the past six months reveals China's yuan accounted for 77 percent of total market share, compared with 19 percent for the greenback (New York Board of Trade (Futures): =USD) and just 1 percent for the euro (Unknown:EURBA=) . China's high trading activity comes despite recent moves by the People's Bank of China (PBoC) to clamp down on the crypto-currency. The central bank banned financial institutions from bitcoin trading in December after warning that the currency was essentially a vehicle for speculation. Earlier in 2014, the PBoC also took measures to prevent bitcoin companies from gaining access to payment processors. However, Goldman Sachs believes the mood is gradually improving: "However, in light of a somewhat stabilizing Bitcoin economy in China, a few payment processors have reemerged, such as BTC China's JustPay." Bitcoin's future in China is expected to keep expanding as the country becomes a major mining hub, according to a U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission report last year. Read More Feds auction $13.5M worth of Silk Road bitcoins The mainland boasts an enormous online gaming community, where games like World of Warcraft allow players to trade virtual credits earned in the game for cash or real goods and services. The practice is called "gold farming" and can be seen as a precursor to bitcoin mining, the report said. "One prominent figure in Beijing's Bitcoin circles estimated that China's miners, composed mainly of hardware engineers and IT aficionados, number in the tens of thousands." Story continues Goldman Sachs expects global bitcoin acceptance to continue growing thanks to the currency's potential for transforming the remittance market. "Bitcoin and other crypto currencies enable the potential for faster transactions with lower transaction fees. The Bitcoin network can charge as little as zero for processing transactions if there is no time constraint for confirmation." Moreover, concerns over fluctuations in bitcoin prices won't apply to money transfers due to the speed of the transactions and the fact that customers are given rates in advance, Goldman added. More From CNBC Bitcoin is done with its 'tumultuous teen' years Bitcoin finds a place among the world's elite Bitcoin gets first regulated US exchange
| 2015-03-12 |
1,426,179,031 | 2015-03-12T16:50:31Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2515]}
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Hacking Fears Boost Cybersecurity Shares
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hacking-fears-boost-cyber-security-165031730.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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One of the most watched industries this year has been cybersecurity as several high-profile cyber attacks have drawn attention to the fact that hackers seem to be one step ahead of the programs protecting companies' data.
Not only have private firms been spending more on new security tools to keep their customer data safe, but cybersecurity businesses are also being granted large government contracts in order to thwart hacking attacks from foreign countries as well.
Threats Rise
On Wednesday,a surveyshowed that security threats against American, British and Canadian companies are quickly rising and businesses are struggling to keep up.
The move toward cloud-based computing has created an entirely new range of cybersecurity threats that most firms are not prepared to deal with.
Additionally, a lack of training among employees has made it easier for hackers to get inside company databases through workers' personal phones and computers.
Investors Get On Board
Investors have also taken notice of the industry setting shares of cybersecurity companies on fire over the past couple months.FireEye Inc.(NASDAQ:FEYE) saw its fourth quarter revenue jump by 150 percent last year and shares ofCyberArk Software Ltd(NASDAQ:CYBR) have increased by more than 40 percent so far this year.
A relatively new ETF has emerged in the sector calledPureFunds Cyber Security(NYSE:HACK) in order to give investors a way to play the sector as a whole; FireEye, CyberArk andInfoblox Inc.(NASDAQ:BLOX) make up the fund's largest holdings.
Related Link:How Contract Management Helps Hedge Against Financial Services Cyber Threats
A Bubble About To Burst?
Many worry that the recent rise in cybersecurity share prices can't be sustained. However, some analysts say the rise has been warranted as the firms aren't just trading on headlines.
The hacking attacks like those carried out atSony Inc.(NYSE:SNE) andAnthem Inc.(NYSE:ANTM) not only dominated the news, but genuinely boosted security firms' balance sheets.
FireEye was hired by both companies to clean up the aftermath of the attacks, while other firms saw an influx of new corporate customers looking to prevent similar situations.
Also, with more and more businesses taking their data online, the threat of a breach is set to keep rising— making the demand for security firms likely to continue.
See more from Benzinga
• Declining Euro Stokes Currency War Fears
• Marijuana Remains The 'Wild West' Of Investing
• Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-12 |
1,426,173,521 | 2015-03-12T15:18:41Z |
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Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-3-companies-goldman-sachs-151841497.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Goldman Sachs' equity research analysts say that bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies could be the "future of finance" as the demand for a new way to move money continues to rise. In a report titled The Future of Finance: Redefining The Way We Pay in the Next Decade , authors James Schneider and SK Prasad Borra say merchants will be the largest companies to benefit from the shift toward cryptocurrencies and highlight three existing bitcoin-based businesses as the leading firms in the cryptocurrency space— Coinbase , BitPay and Ripple Labs . Coinbase Coinbase is a California-based firm that opened the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the U.S. this year. The company was able to raise $75 million in funding from several high profile investors including the New York Stock Exchange in order to roll out the exchange, which has gained regulatory approval in roughly half of U.S. states. The company also recently joined the Internet Association alongside big shots like Amazon Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN ) and Facebook Inc. (NASDAQ: FB ) in an effort to keep the cryptocurrency's interests at the forefront of internet regulation. BitPay BitPay is a global payment processing firm that allows merchants to accept bitcoin in exchange for goods or services. The company has signed several high-profile deals in the past year, bringing bitcoin one step closer to public adoption. Most recently, BitPay partnered with Adyen in order to make bitcoin acceptance possible for some of the world's largest companies using their current payments system. Related Link: Bitcoin Company Raises Record Amount Of Cash For Mystery Operations Ripple Labs Ripple Labs is a digital payments company that uses the technology powering bitcoin in order to allow companies to transfer money internationally. The firm uses a cryptocurrency similar to bitcoin in order to validate transactions and make worldwide money transfers in various currencies simple and cost-effective. The company recently hired Ex-Federal Reserve official Norman Reed as its Chief Compliance Officer, saying that Reed's experience will help the company move forward and integrate into the banking sector. Story continues See more from Benzinga Currency War Questions Could Cloud Trade Agreements © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-12 |
1,426,173,521 | 2015-03-12T15:18:41Z |
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Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-3-companies-goldman-sachs-151841497.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Goldman Sachs' equity research analysts say that bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies could be the "future of finance" as the demand for a new way to move money continues to rise.
In areporttitledThe Future of Finance: Redefining The Way We Pay in the Next Decade, authors James Schneider and SK Prasad Borra say merchants will be the largest companies to benefit from the shift toward cryptocurrencies and highlight three existing bitcoin-based businesses as the leading firms in the cryptocurrency space—Coinbase,BitPayandRipple Labs.
Coinbase
Coinbase is a California-based firm that opened the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the U.S. this year.
The company was able to raise $75 million in funding from several high profile investors including the New York Stock Exchange in order to roll out the exchange, which has gained regulatory approval in roughly half of U.S. states.
The company alsorecently joinedthe Internet Association alongside big shots likeAmazon Inc.(NASDAQ:AMZN) andFacebook Inc.(NASDAQ:FB) in an effort to keep the cryptocurrency's interests at the forefront of internet regulation.
BitPay
BitPay is a global payment processing firm that allows merchants to accept bitcoin in exchange for goods or services. The company has signed several high-profile deals in the past year, bringing bitcoin one step closer to public adoption.
Most recently, BitPay partnered with Adyen in order to make bitcoin acceptance possible for some of the world's largest companies using their current payments system.
Related Link:Bitcoin Company Raises Record Amount Of Cash For Mystery Operations
Ripple Labs
Ripple Labs is a digital payments company that uses the technology powering bitcoin in order to allow companies to transfer money internationally.
The firm uses a cryptocurrency similar to bitcoin in order to validate transactions and make worldwide money transfers in various currencies simple and cost-effective. The company recently hired Ex-Federal Reserve official Norman Reed as its Chief Compliance Officer, saying that Reed's experience will help the company move forward and integrate into the banking sector.
See more from Benzinga
• Currency War Questions Could Cloud Trade Agreements
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-12 |
1,426,173,521 | 2015-03-12T15:18:41Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1537]}
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{"Bitcoin": [56]}
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Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/meet-3-companies-goldman-sachs-151841497.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Goldman Sachs' equity research analysts say that bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies could be the "future of finance" as the demand for a new way to move money continues to rise.
In areporttitledThe Future of Finance: Redefining The Way We Pay in the Next Decade, authors James Schneider and SK Prasad Borra say merchants will be the largest companies to benefit from the shift toward cryptocurrencies and highlight three existing bitcoin-based businesses as the leading firms in the cryptocurrency space—Coinbase,BitPayandRipple Labs.
Coinbase
Coinbase is a California-based firm that opened the first regulated bitcoin exchange in the U.S. this year.
The company was able to raise $75 million in funding from several high profile investors including the New York Stock Exchange in order to roll out the exchange, which has gained regulatory approval in roughly half of U.S. states.
The company alsorecently joinedthe Internet Association alongside big shots likeAmazon Inc.(NASDAQ:AMZN) andFacebook Inc.(NASDAQ:FB) in an effort to keep the cryptocurrency's interests at the forefront of internet regulation.
BitPay
BitPay is a global payment processing firm that allows merchants to accept bitcoin in exchange for goods or services. The company has signed several high-profile deals in the past year, bringing bitcoin one step closer to public adoption.
Most recently, BitPay partnered with Adyen in order to make bitcoin acceptance possible for some of the world's largest companies using their current payments system.
Related Link:Bitcoin Company Raises Record Amount Of Cash For Mystery Operations
Ripple Labs
Ripple Labs is a digital payments company that uses the technology powering bitcoin in order to allow companies to transfer money internationally.
The firm uses a cryptocurrency similar to bitcoin in order to validate transactions and make worldwide money transfers in various currencies simple and cost-effective. The company recently hired Ex-Federal Reserve official Norman Reed as its Chief Compliance Officer, saying that Reed's experience will help the company move forward and integrate into the banking sector.
See more from Benzinga
• Currency War Questions Could Cloud Trade Agreements
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-12 |
1,426,134,485 | 2015-03-12T04:28:05Z |
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Chinese yuan dominates 80% of Bitcoin trades
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese-yuan-dominates-80-bitcoin-trades-042805768.html
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CNBC
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China's craze for bitcoins has been well-documented over the past year, but a new report highlights just how dominant of a player the country is. About 80 percent of bitcoin volume is now driven by the Chinese yuan (Exchange:CNY=) , according to data from Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS - News ) . The U.S. dollar is the second most used currency for transactions, followed by the euro, the bank said in a new report. The bank's findings correlat e with data from Bitcoinity, a popular website used to track market data. A look at trading volume over the past six months reveals China's yuan accounted for 77 percent of total market share, compared with 19 percent for the greenback (New York Board of Trade (Futures): =USD) and just 1 percent for the euro (Unknown:EURBA=) . China's high trading activity comes despite recent moves by the People's Bank of China (PBoC) to clamp down on the crypto-currency. The central bank banned financial institutions from bitcoin trading in December after warning that the currency was essentially a vehicle for speculation. Earlier in 2014, the PBoC also took measures to prevent bitcoin companies from gaining access to payment processors. However, Goldman Sachs believes the mood is gradually improving: "However, in light of a somewhat stabilizing Bitcoin economy in China, a few payment processors have reemerged, such as BTC China's JustPay." Bitcoin's future in China is expected to keep expanding as the country becomes a major mining hub, according to a U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission report last year. Read More Feds auction $13.5M worth of Silk Road bitcoins The mainland boasts an enormous online gaming community, where games like World of Warcraft allow players to trade virtual credits earned in the game for cash or real goods and services. The practice is called "gold farming" and can be seen as a precursor to bitcoin mining, the report said. "One prominent figure in Beijing's Bitcoin circles estimated that China's miners, composed mainly of hardware engineers and IT aficionados, number in the tens of thousands." Story continues Goldman Sachs expects global bitcoin acceptance to continue growing thanks to the currency's potential for transforming the remittance market. "Bitcoin and other crypto currencies enable the potential for faster transactions with lower transaction fees. The Bitcoin network can charge as little as zero for processing transactions if there is no time constraint for confirmation." Moreover, concerns over fluctuations in bitcoin prices won't apply to money transfers due to the speed of the transactions and the fact that customers are given rates in advance, Goldman added. More From CNBC Bitcoin is done with its 'tumultuous teen' years Bitcoin finds a place among the world's elite Bitcoin gets first regulated US exchange
| 2015-03-12 |
1,426,270,208 | 2015-03-13T18:10:08Z |
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IBM Working On 'A Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin'
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-working-bitcoin-without-bitcoin-181008881.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Though bitcoin itself has faced heavy criticism over the past year as public trust in the cryptocurrency's reliability has faded, the technology powering the currency is quietly making major strides toward public adoption.
Blockchain, the ledger behind bitcoin, has been hailed by tech enthusiasts as one of the most important inventions of the 21st century.
Now,International Business Machines Corp.(NYSE:IBM) appears to be jumping on board the cryptocurrency revolution using blockchain as its springboard.
Eliminating The Middle Man
An unidentified source toldReuterson Thursday that the company was working together with the Federal Reserve to explore the use of blockchain to facilitate cross-boarder cash payments.
The project would essentially allow users to move money without interference from a third party or banking institution via an open ledger in each nation's currency.
If realized, the system would cut down on transaction costs and make international payments easier and more streamlined.
The Best Of Both Worlds
This digital currency network would allow participants to transact using their home currency rather than being tasked with acquiring bitcoins or another cryptocurrency.
Related Link:Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution
Additionally, the network would be overseen by the world's central banks, eliminating some of the trust issues that have arisen with bitcoin.
However, since talks regarding the project are still in the early stages, neither IBM nor the Federal Reserve have commented on how the new system would potentially work.
Only A Matter Of Time
Many believe the cryptocurrency revolution is unavoidable, and the world's central banks are beginning to take notice.
A recent report from the Bank of England praised the potential benefits of blockchain technology and Ecuador has already begin its own digital currency program.
See more from Benzinga
• Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot
• Government Push For Cybersecurity Highlights Growing Demand
• 'Facebook At Work' To Enter The Office Space
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,289,820 | 2015-03-13T23:37:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [956, 1585]}
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Costas Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement with AuthentaTrade Inc.
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/costas-inc-signs-definitive-agreement-233700071.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 13, 2015 /Costas Inc. (OTC Pink: CSSI) (CSSI): Under the approval of the Board of Directors of Costas Inc. (CSSI), an agreement with was consummated yesterday with issuance of shares to AuthentaTrade Inc. AuthentaTrade Inc. is a Canadian company based in Calgary, Canada and offices in Singapore and Cyprus, which in the business of developing a high security digital currency exchange. For some time now, the Costas management team has been diligently working to find a suitable candidate for investment in the digital currency arena. So many companies have proven to be either poorly managed or simply lacked the sophistication to be considered until now. AuthentaTrade Inc., developed specifically to address security concerns in the market place, is developing software that will tighten security to new levels and will also bring technology to the marketplace that will make transacting in digital currencies such as Bitcoin, much simpler.
The Company has entered into an agreement that will see the Company owning 48% of AuthentaTrade Inc. in exchange for 250,000 shares of Costas Inc. "Costas will continue to work with AuthentaTrade to secure its next round of financing and also to assist it in expanding its management team," said Kenny Kan, President of AuthentaTrade Inc.
Ashley Sansalone, President of Costas said, "We have learned a tremendous amount over the past year about the digital currency market. We have seen both cyber attacks and mismanagement in the space, but we are still firm believers in the technology and the future of Bitcoin. We are confident we have made the right decision in choosing AuthentaTrade. We feel they are well suited to properly steward this new asset class."
Safe Harbor Act Notice:
Statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the company and its management. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the company's ability to obtain additional financing and the demand for the company's products. Any investment in the company would be extremely speculative and involve a high degree of risk and should not be pursued unless the investor could afford to lose their entire investment. Before investing, please review this filing, all past public filings with the SEC, all current Pinksheets.com filings and consult a registered broker dealer or contact the financial industry regulatory authority ("FINRA") for more information regarding locating a qualified party to assist in making an investment decision. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in the company's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact the company's success are more fully disclosed in the company's most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," "will," and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
CONTACT:
On behalf of the Board of Costas Inc.Ashley [email protected]
SOURCE:Costas, Inc.
| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,270,208 | 2015-03-13T18:10:08Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1276]}
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{"Bitcoin": [18, 38]}
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IBM Working On 'A Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin'
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-working-bitcoin-without-bitcoin-181008881.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Though bitcoin itself has faced heavy criticism over the past year as public trust in the cryptocurrency's reliability has faded, the technology powering the currency is quietly making major strides toward public adoption. Blockchain, the ledger behind bitcoin, has been hailed by tech enthusiasts as one of the most important inventions of the 21st century. Now, International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM ) appears to be jumping on board the cryptocurrency revolution using blockchain as its springboard. Eliminating The Middle Man An unidentified source told Reuters on Thursday that the company was working together with the Federal Reserve to explore the use of blockchain to facilitate cross-boarder cash payments. The project would essentially allow users to move money without interference from a third party or banking institution via an open ledger in each nation's currency. If realized, the system would cut down on transaction costs and make international payments easier and more streamlined. The Best Of Both Worlds This digital currency network would allow participants to transact using their home currency rather than being tasked with acquiring bitcoins or another cryptocurrency. Related Link: Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution Additionally, the network would be overseen by the world's central banks, eliminating some of the trust issues that have arisen with bitcoin. However, since talks regarding the project are still in the early stages, neither IBM nor the Federal Reserve have commented on how the new system would potentially work. Only A Matter Of Time Many believe the cryptocurrency revolution is unavoidable, and the world's central banks are beginning to take notice. A recent report from the Bank of England praised the potential benefits of blockchain technology and Ecuador has already begin its own digital currency program. See more from Benzinga Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot Government Push For Cybersecurity Highlights Growing Demand 'Facebook At Work' To Enter The Office Space © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,271,211 | 2015-03-13T18:26:51Z |
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Colorado's Marijuana Sales Under Fire From All Angles
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/colorados-marijuana-sales-under-fire-182651254.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Although Colorado's voters elected to allow the sale of recreational marijuana within their state, opponents of marijuana legalization are taking the new legislation to court in an effort to shut down the growing industry. With marijuana still considered a criminal substance under federal law, the cases have drawn national attention as most expect the outcomes to set a precedent for the industry as a whole in the US. Controlled Substances Act Using the federal Controlled Substances Act and the Constitution's Supremacy Clause, lawmakers in neighboring Nebraska and Oklahoma claim Colorado's decision to allow marijuana sales is illegal. Both states say their law enforcement officials have struggled as marijuana, deemed illegal in Nebraska and Oklahoma, crosses the border frequently. The argument claims that federal drug laws trump state laws, making Colorado's weed industry a criminal offense. However, many see Nebraska and Oklahoma's claims falling through when they make it to court. Legal experts say that although the federal government is able to dictate drug policy, it doesn't have the power to make states to enforce it. Related Link: Marijuana Remains The 'Wild West' Of Investing Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act Another group is also taking aim at Colorado's pot sales, but from another angle. Colorado property owners are using the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in a lawsuit claiming that pot-dispensaries are bringing down their property values. The RICO act allows business and property owners to sue an illegal operation if it is harming their interests. In this case, the homeowners claim that RICO applies as marijuana is considered illegal under federal law. See more from Benzinga IBM Working On 'A Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin' New Investment App Targets Millennials Hacking Fears Boost Cybersecurity Shares © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,288,559 | 2015-03-13T23:15:59Z |
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4 trades on the oil selloff, Brazil turmoil
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-trades-oil-selloff-brazil-231559569.html
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CNBC
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Battered crude oil may plummet even lower, but investors can still find upside in some refiners, said CNBC "Fast Money" trader Guy Adami.
"I think crude is going to be challenged, so, I do think we're going to make another leg down. I think the refiners still work," Adami said.
Read MoreGoldman's Gary Cohn: Beware $30 oil
U.S. crude(New York Mercantile Exchange: @CL.1)shed nearly 5 percent in Friday trading, settling below $45 per barrel. Adami believes refiners-Tesoro(NYSE: TSO), specifically-could still make a strong stock play in the uncertain sector.
The stock closed Friday up more than 2 percent.
Trader Tim Seymour saw promise in a European oil play. He looked to French company Total(Euronext Paris: FP-FR)on the euro's weakness against the dollar, which could boost its global competitiveness.
"This is a good long-term play," he said.
Read MoreWhy Europe's bonds keep finding buyers
Petrobras(Sao Paulo Stock Exchange: PETR'-BR), an emerging market oil name suffering through low crude prices and a corruption investigation, also looks appealing, Seymour said. The Brazilian giant has been "one of the worst investments to make" in the last few years.
However, as U.S.- traded shares of Petrobras have shed 50 percent in the last year to fall to $5 per share, he believes its tribulations are already priced in.
Trader Brian Kelly believes sluggishness in the wider Brazilian markets has been priced in, as well. Its currency, the real, has taken a dive as political unrest stirs.
Kelly took a short position in the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF(NYSE Arca: EWZ)in the last few months and said he might cover his short "in the next week or so."
Disclosures:
Tim Seymour
Tim Seymour is long T, BAC, C, DIS, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, EWZ, PBR and SUNE. Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, MCD, NKE, NOK and SBUX.
Steve Grasso
Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS and TWTR. He sold his AAPL position. His firm is long IBM, EOG, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG and VALE. His kids are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR and SPY.
Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWG, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, JJC, Canadian dollar, yen and yuan. Today, he shorted the Canadian dollar.
Guy Adami
Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS and INTC. Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck.
Disclaimer
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• CNBC.com News Page
• CNBC.com Blogs Page
• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,288,559 | 2015-03-13T23:15:59Z |
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4 trades on the oil selloff, Brazil turmoil
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-trades-oil-selloff-brazil-231559569.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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Battered crude oil may plummet even lower, but investors can still find upside in some refiners, said CNBC "Fast Money" trader Guy Adami. "I think crude is going to be challenged, so, I do think we're going to make another leg down. I think the refiners still work," Adami said. Read More Goldman's Gary Cohn: Beware $30 oil U.S. crude (New York Mercantile Exchange: @CL.1) shed nearly 5 percent in Friday trading, settling below $45 per barrel. Adami believes refiners-Tesoro (NYSE: TSO) , specifically-could still make a strong stock play in the uncertain sector. The stock closed Friday up more than 2 percent. Trader Tim Seymour saw promise in a European oil play. He looked to French company Total (Euronext Paris: FP-FR) on the euro's weakness against the dollar, which could boost its global competitiveness. "This is a good long-term play," he said. Read More Why Europe's bonds keep finding buyers Petrobras (Sao Paulo Stock Exchange: PETR'-BR) , an emerging market oil name suffering through low crude prices and a corruption investigation, also looks appealing, Seymour said. The Brazilian giant has been "one of the worst investments to make" in the last few years. However, as U.S.- traded shares of Petrobras have shed 50 percent in the last year to fall to $5 per share, he believes its tribulations are already priced in. Trader Brian Kelly believes sluggishness in the wider Brazilian markets has been priced in, as well. Its currency, the real, has taken a dive as political unrest stirs. Kelly took a short position in the iShares MSCI Brazil Capped ETF (NYSE Arca: EWZ) in the last few months and said he might cover his short "in the next week or so." Disclosures: Tim Seymour Tim Seymour is long T, BAC, C, DIS, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, EWZ, PBR and SUNE. Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, MCD, NKE, NOK and SBUX. Steve Grasso Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS and TWTR. He sold his AAPL position. His firm is long IBM, EOG, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG and VALE. His kids are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR and SPY. Story continues Brian Kelly Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWG, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, JJC, Canadian dollar, yen and yuan. Today, he shorted the Canadian dollar. Guy Adami Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS and INTC. Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck. Disclaimer More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,270,208 | 2015-03-13T18:10:08Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1269]}
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{"Bitcoin": [18, 38]}
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IBM Working On 'A Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin'
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-working-bitcoin-without-bitcoin-181008881.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Though bitcoin itself has faced heavy criticism over the past year as public trust in the cryptocurrency's reliability has faded, the technology powering the currency is quietly making major strides toward public adoption.
Blockchain, the ledger behind bitcoin, has been hailed by tech enthusiasts as one of the most important inventions of the 21st century.
Now,International Business Machines Corp.(NYSE:IBM) appears to be jumping on board the cryptocurrency revolution using blockchain as its springboard.
Eliminating The Middle Man
An unidentified source toldReuterson Thursday that the company was working together with the Federal Reserve to explore the use of blockchain to facilitate cross-boarder cash payments.
The project would essentially allow users to move money without interference from a third party or banking institution via an open ledger in each nation's currency.
If realized, the system would cut down on transaction costs and make international payments easier and more streamlined.
The Best Of Both Worlds
This digital currency network would allow participants to transact using their home currency rather than being tasked with acquiring bitcoins or another cryptocurrency.
Related Link:Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution
Additionally, the network would be overseen by the world's central banks, eliminating some of the trust issues that have arisen with bitcoin.
However, since talks regarding the project are still in the early stages, neither IBM nor the Federal Reserve have commented on how the new system would potentially work.
Only A Matter Of Time
Many believe the cryptocurrency revolution is unavoidable, and the world's central banks are beginning to take notice.
A recent report from the Bank of England praised the potential benefits of blockchain technology and Ecuador has already begin its own digital currency program.
See more from Benzinga
• Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot
• Government Push For Cybersecurity Highlights Growing Demand
• 'Facebook At Work' To Enter The Office Space
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,271,211 | 2015-03-13T18:26:51Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1775, 1795]}
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Colorado's Marijuana Sales Under Fire From All Angles
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/colorados-marijuana-sales-under-fire-182651254.html
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Benzinga
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Although Colorado's voters elected to allow the sale of recreational marijuana within their state, opponents of marijuana legalization are taking the new legislation to court in an effort to shut down the growing industry.
With marijuana still considered a criminal substance under federal law, the cases have drawn national attention as most expect the outcomes to set a precedent for the industry as a whole in the US.
Controlled Substances Act
Using the federal Controlled Substances Act and the Constitution's Supremacy Clause, lawmakers in neighboring Nebraska and OklahomaclaimColorado's decision to allow marijuana sales is illegal.
Both states say their law enforcement officials have struggled as marijuana, deemed illegal in Nebraska and Oklahoma, crosses the border frequently.
The argument claims that federal drug laws trump state laws, making Colorado's weed industry a criminal offense.
However, many see Nebraska and Oklahoma's claims falling through when they make it to court.
Legal experts say that although the federal government is able to dictate drug policy, it doesn't have the power to make states to enforce it.
Related Link:Marijuana Remains The 'Wild West' Of Investing
Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act
Another group is also taking aim at Colorado's pot sales, but from another angle.
Colorado property owners are using the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act in a lawsuit claiming that pot-dispensaries are bringing down their property values.
The RICO act allows business and property owners to sue an illegal operation if it is harming their interests. In this case, the homeowners claim that RICO applies as marijuana is considered illegal under federal law.
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| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,289,820 | 2015-03-13T23:37:00Z |
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Costas Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement with AuthentaTrade Inc.
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/costas-inc-signs-definitive-agreement-233700071.html
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 13, 2015 / Costas Inc. (OTC Pink: CSSI) ( CSSI ): Under the approval of the Board of Directors of Costas Inc. (CSSI), an agreement with was consummated yesterday with issuance of shares to AuthentaTrade Inc. AuthentaTrade Inc. is a Canadian company based in Calgary, Canada and offices in Singapore and Cyprus, which in the business of developing a high security digital currency exchange. For some time now, the Costas management team has been diligently working to find a suitable candidate for investment in the digital currency arena. So many companies have proven to be either poorly managed or simply lacked the sophistication to be considered until now. AuthentaTrade Inc., developed specifically to address security concerns in the market place, is developing software that will tighten security to new levels and will also bring technology to the marketplace that will make transacting in digital currencies such as Bitcoin, much simpler. The Company has entered into an agreement that will see the Company owning 48% of AuthentaTrade Inc. in exchange for 250,000 shares of Costas Inc. "Costas will continue to work with AuthentaTrade to secure its next round of financing and also to assist it in expanding its management team," said Kenny Kan, President of AuthentaTrade Inc. Ashley Sansalone, President of Costas said, "We have learned a tremendous amount over the past year about the digital currency market. We have seen both cyber attacks and mismanagement in the space, but we are still firm believers in the technology and the future of Bitcoin. We are confident we have made the right decision in choosing AuthentaTrade. We feel they are well suited to properly steward this new asset class." Safe Harbor Act Notice: Statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the company and its management. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the company's ability to obtain additional financing and the demand for the company's products. Any investment in the company would be extremely speculative and involve a high degree of risk and should not be pursued unless the investor could afford to lose their entire investment. Before investing, please review this filing, all past public filings with the SEC, all current Pinksheets.com filings and consult a registered broker dealer or contact the financial industry regulatory authority ("FINRA") for more information regarding locating a qualified party to assist in making an investment decision. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in the company's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact the company's success are more fully disclosed in the company's most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," "will," and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Story continues CONTACT: On behalf of the Board of Costas Inc. Ashley Sansalone President 713-987-7398 [email protected] SOURCE: Costas, Inc.
| 2015-03-13 |
1,426,429,039 | 2015-03-15T14:17:19Z |
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This App Pays You in Bitcoin Based on the Intensity of Your Workout
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/this-app-pays-you-in-bitcoin-based-on-the-113689371979.html
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The Fitcoin app in action (Alyssa Bereznak/Yahoo Tech). AUSTIN, Texas If the 21st-century tabloid celebrity has taught us anything, its that having a hot body can pay off. Now, a tech studio has interpreted that modern-day lesson quite literally, in the form of an app that rewards you with Bitcoin, based on how hard you work on the treadmill. The technology, cleverly named Fitcoin , is the creation of Chaotic Moon Studios , an Austin-based design company thats known for pulling stunts during the citys annual South by Southwest festival . Last year, for instance, designers at the lab programmed a drone to shock one of their interns with a stun gun. It works like this: After creating an account for your Bitcoin repository, you download the iOS Fitcoin app, enter in your basic information, and sync it to your fitness tracker. Currently, Fitcoin only works with fitness trackers that both measure heart rate and offer public access to their software. These requirements reduce your tracker choices down to just three wearables: t he Mio heart-rate monitor , the much anticipated Jawbone UP3 , and a new Austin-based fitness tracker called Atlas . When you sync your band to the Fitcoin app and start your workout, itll automatically begin recording the length of your activity and the level of your heart rate. The algorithm within the app then triangulates those stats to determine how much energy youre expending, and ultimately, how much thats worth in Bitcoin. Related: What Is Bitcoin, and Why Do So Many People Prefer It? Its a really interesting platform play application and service layer, Ali Madad, the Chaotic Moon Studios creative director, said during a demonstration. [Its] accessible. Its not about cypherpunks or overthrowing the government. Its something that you would use every day. How much is your average workout worth in Bitcoin? During a demo at the Chaotic Moon offices on Saturday afternoon, designer Grant Nicol hopped on a treadmill and worked his heart rate up to an even 115 beats per minute. He wore a Mio band on his wrist, and one of Chaotic Moons decidedly Health Goth Fitcoin T-shirts. Story continues After spending about three minutes and 40 seconds running, Madad directed us to the app displayed on Nicols iPhone to see how much hed made. In three minutes and 40 seconds, hed amassed about 5 cents. Chaotic Moons Grant Nicol, demonstrating the Fitcoin app at the Chaotic Moon studios. (Alyssa Bereznak/Yahoo Tech). Those measly 5 cents, of course, come from a stash of Bitcoin that Chaotic Moon Studios bought to test the Fitcoin app internally. The studios team had just three months to develop the concept partially inspired by an episode of Black Mirror and its still only being tested by members of the team. Ultimately, Chad Derbyshire, director of marketing at Chaotic Moon Studios, hopes that Fitcoin will be used to form its own breed of cryptocurrency a type of online money that has allowed for such offshoots as Coinye (formerly known as Coinye West) and Dogecoin . He imagines that individual companies could award dedicated athletes with their own digital money, based on their fitness achievements. My insurance is deducted from my bank account every month, same amount of money, he told Yahoo Tech. But if I have a certain level of activity, maybe its redefined. What if it goes down? Specifically, Derbyshire imagines that this technology would be particularly attractive to one client of the studio: Adidas. He imagines that the fitness apparel company could offer special access to merchandise that you could only purchase with the cryptocurrency you earn using the Fitcoin app. Adidas can say: These are proprietary shoes that only Bitcoin users, or only Fitcoin users, or only AdidasCoin users can get based on this currency. So, beware: Kanye West could very well make you sweat for his next line of limited-edition sneakers . Follow Alyssa Bereznak on Twitter , or email her .
| 2015-03-15 |
1,426,429,039 | 2015-03-15T14:17:19Z |
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This App Pays You in Bitcoin Based on the Intensity of Your Workout
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/this-app-pays-you-in-bitcoin-based-on-the-113689371979.html
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Yahoo Tech
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https://www.yahoo.com/tech/
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The Fitcoin app in action (Alyssa Bereznak/Yahoo Tech). AUSTIN, Texas If the 21st-century tabloid celebrity has taught us anything, its that having a hot body can pay off. Now, a tech studio has interpreted that modern-day lesson quite literally, in the form of an app that rewards you with Bitcoin, based on how hard you work on the treadmill. The technology, cleverly named Fitcoin , is the creation of Chaotic Moon Studios , an Austin-based design company thats known for pulling stunts during the citys annual South by Southwest festival . Last year, for instance, designers at the lab programmed a drone to shock one of their interns with a stun gun. It works like this: After creating an account for your Bitcoin repository, you download the iOS Fitcoin app, enter in your basic information, and sync it to your fitness tracker. Currently, Fitcoin only works with fitness trackers that both measure heart rate and offer public access to their software. These requirements reduce your tracker choices down to just three wearables: t he Mio heart-rate monitor , the much anticipated Jawbone UP3 , and a new Austin-based fitness tracker called Atlas . When you sync your band to the Fitcoin app and start your workout, itll automatically begin recording the length of your activity and the level of your heart rate. The algorithm within the app then triangulates those stats to determine how much energy youre expending, and ultimately, how much thats worth in Bitcoin. Related: What Is Bitcoin, and Why Do So Many People Prefer It? Its a really interesting platform play application and service layer, Ali Madad, the Chaotic Moon Studios creative director, said during a demonstration. [Its] accessible. Its not about cypherpunks or overthrowing the government. Its something that you would use every day. How much is your average workout worth in Bitcoin? During a demo at the Chaotic Moon offices on Saturday afternoon, designer Grant Nicol hopped on a treadmill and worked his heart rate up to an even 115 beats per minute. He wore a Mio band on his wrist, and one of Chaotic Moons decidedly Health Goth Fitcoin T-shirts. Story continues After spending about three minutes and 40 seconds running, Madad directed us to the app displayed on Nicols iPhone to see how much hed made. In three minutes and 40 seconds, hed amassed about 5 cents. Chaotic Moons Grant Nicol, demonstrating the Fitcoin app at the Chaotic Moon studios. (Alyssa Bereznak/Yahoo Tech). Those measly 5 cents, of course, come from a stash of Bitcoin that Chaotic Moon Studios bought to test the Fitcoin app internally. The studios team had just three months to develop the concept partially inspired by an episode of Black Mirror and its still only being tested by members of the team. Ultimately, Chad Derbyshire, director of marketing at Chaotic Moon Studios, hopes that Fitcoin will be used to form its own breed of cryptocurrency a type of online money that has allowed for such offshoots as Coinye (formerly known as Coinye West) and Dogecoin . He imagines that individual companies could award dedicated athletes with their own digital money, based on their fitness achievements. My insurance is deducted from my bank account every month, same amount of money, he told Yahoo Tech. But if I have a certain level of activity, maybe its redefined. What if it goes down? Specifically, Derbyshire imagines that this technology would be particularly attractive to one client of the studio: Adidas. He imagines that the fitness apparel company could offer special access to merchandise that you could only purchase with the cryptocurrency you earn using the Fitcoin app. Adidas can say: These are proprietary shoes that only Bitcoin users, or only Fitcoin users, or only AdidasCoin users can get based on this currency. So, beware: Kanye West could very well make you sweat for his next line of limited-edition sneakers . Follow Alyssa Bereznak on Twitter , or email her .
| 2015-03-15 |
1,426,476,660 | 2015-03-16T03:31:00Z |
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Bitcoin Alternative DNotes Focuses On Banking Solutions And Stability While Venture Capital Investment Continues At Record Breaking Pace
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-alternative-dnotes-focuses-banking-033100154.html
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Bitcoin Volatility May Have Resulted In A Slower Adoption Of The Currency By Large Merchants, But Venture Capital Funding Continues At Record Breaking Pace. Meanwhile, DNotes Remains One Of The Most Stable Cryptocurrencies With Focus On Banking Solutions And Long Term Appreciation, Attracting New Investors.
ILLINOIS, USA / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2015 /There is an inherent tendency for promising emerging technologies to be deceptive at the formative stage, especially when perceived to be highly disruptive.According to DNotes Co-Founder Alan Yong, a well regarded pioneer and visionary during the early days of mobile computers, this has clearly been the case with Bitcoin, despite often being described as the greatest technology innovation since the Internet. The Bitcoin space has received a staggering investment of almost $500 million from Venture Capital funding in 2014 alone, followed by over $200 million, so far this year.
Incumbents, who are the most direct targets of the disruption, often discount Bitcoin as a threat because of its explosive volatility and poor track record as a store of value. Bitcoin as a medium of exchange has not gained meaningful traction either. In such an environment, the immensely promising Bitcoin with the potential to be the greatest technology revolution of our generation can be quite deceptive; causing many to look back a few years from now wondering how they could have missed the early promising signs.
DNotes can best be characterized, as a second generation Bitcoin alternative digital currency. It objectively studied Bitcoin's strengths and weaknesses as well as threats and opportunities. DNotes was created on February 18, 2014 with an objective to meet the full functions of fiat currency as a unit of account, store of value and medium of exchange within three years. It decided to take a very different path since day one in building a trustworthy stable digital currency with reliable long term appreciation.
Central to DNotes long term strategic plan is the creation of highly scalable building blocks, as the foundation of its own ecosystem. Those strategic building blocks include CryptoMoms; a currency neutral site dedicated to encourage women participation, DNotesVault; a free secure storage for DNotes' stakeholders with 100% deposit guarantee with verifiable funds, and CRISPs; a family of Cryptocurrency Investment Savings Plans for everyone worldwide. The core mission of CRISP is to make the savings opportunity available to everyone; from the unborn to the most senior; from the unbanked to the super rich. The opportunity for anyone to participate irrespective of financial standing, coupled with combined charity efforts will bring about much needed financial freedom for millions worldwide.
Yong explained that, "winning strategies are most effective when executed flawlessly in the right sequence and at the most opportune time. Until there is a stable digital currency everyone can understand, trust and feel comfortable about, attempts to promote it as a medium of exchange will cost more harm than good. In the case of DNotes, the medium of exchange function will not kick until its third year; at which time many small business owners and their employees are anticipated to be DNotes stakeholders and participants in one of its cryptocurrency savings plans."
DNotes' ecosystem is strategically linked and systematically executed towards the ultimate goal of mass consumer and mass merchant adoption of DNotes as a medium of exchange in global commerce. As a digital currency it is equal to and better than fiat currency and as a technology it holds enormous power to cause a quantum shift with world changing implications.
DNotes is a cryptographically created digital currency based on a novel decentralized peer to peer model, where trust is replaced by mathematical algorithms, eliminating the need of an intermediarysuch as a bank or an automatic clearing house. Assets of value such as Bitcoin, DNotes, and other digital assets can be sent and received in minutes anytime, anywhere, worldwide without the oversight of any central authority. It takes as little as two simple cell phones, or computers with an internet connection to send and receive funds. It does not require, transmit, or store any personal information and the two parties do not need to know or trust each other to successfully complete the transaction at little to no cost.
The world we live in has always been dynamic, constantly reacting and adjusting to the needs for change. What we could be underestimating this time is the massive potential for job and wealth creation. We are already living in a hyperconnected world with super-computing power at our finger tips. Over five billion people will be online equipped with significantly more powerful computing power by 2020. Technologies have always been ahead of regulations. This time around the speed of an accommodating regulatory environment to promote rather than to stifle the greatest innovation since the Internet could be the greatest competitive edge among nations. Bitcoin as a digital currency coupled with the immense power of the Blockchain is the solution to many global problems confronting mankind today. There may not be another global opportunity of this magnitude a single nation can exploit to gain an enormous advantage.
To trade Bitcoin with DNotes please go to:https://poloniex.com/exchange#btc_note
For more information about us, please visithttp://dnotescoin.com/
Contact:Alan [email protected]
SOURCE:DNotes
| 2015-03-16 |
1,426,532,947 | 2015-03-16T19:09:07Z |
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Is IBM Developing a Bitcoin Featured Payment System? - Analyst Blog
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-developing-bitcoin-featured-payment-190907679.html
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Reportedly,IBM CorporationIBM is going to adopt blockchain — the technology behind Bitcoin — to create its own digital cash and payment system for major currencies. However, Bitcoin, currently available only in the U.S., has been heavily criticized for its cryptocurrency feature.
However, the IBM move failed to impress investors and its shares closed 2.34% ($3.70) lower at $154.28 on Friday.
Although not popular among the masses, cryptocurrency is likely to be the next revolutionary change in the digital payment system. Cryptocurrency, pioneered by Bitcoin to be used in the commercial space, does not require any central regulating authority and the transactions take place between the involved parties only. It uses military-grade cryptography to protect users against fraud.
Payments can be made via smartphone apps or their desktop versions. This is generally used for transferring funds electronically and does not require a credit card or PIN.
While most of the companies such as Microsoft Corp. MSFT, eBay Inc. EBAY and Expedia EXPE have accepted the Bitcoin platform, IBM plans to expand the use of blockchain technology beyond Bitcoin. If rumors are to be believed, IBM is working with the Federal Reserve to explore this new technology to aid cross-border cash payments. If central banksback IBM’splans, then it should be able to build the secure and scalable infrastructure for the project.
However, security, one of the reasons behind the creation of this digital platform, remains a major concern in adopting cryptocurrency and deters further development in this field. In March last year, exchange market Flexcoin blacklisted Bitcoin following the theft of 896 Bitcoins, then worth $625,000. Bloomberg also stated that Bitcoin was the worst performing currency in 2014.
IBM’s project is at the nascent stages and it is yet to be seen how the company addresses issues about money-laundering and criminal activities. Though the company has not revealed much on its plans, it is expected that this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company would work with the central banks to secure its platform.
According to reports, the coins issued over the IBM platform will form part of the money supply. Instead of real money, these coins would be linked to a user’s bank account and used as token. The account will probably be integrated with the proposed digital currency ledger through the wallet software.
We believe that such innovations by tech giants like IBM would address issues related to digital currency payment systems and provide a better alternative that can fully replace federally issued money.
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days.Click to get this free reportINTL BUS MACH (IBM): Free Stock Analysis ReportEXPEDIA INC (EXPE): Free Stock Analysis ReportMICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis ReportEBAY INC (EBAY): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment Research
| 2015-03-16 |
1,426,503,600 | 2015-03-16T11:00:00Z |
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GuestLogix Announces Acceptance of Bitcoin Currency as a Form of Payment on its Retail Platform
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Mar 16, 2015) - GuestLogix Inc. (GXI.TO), the leading global provider of ancillary-focused merchandising, payment and business intelligence technology to airlines and the passenger travel industry, today announced that it has started implementing Crypto-currency wallet components on its Transaction Processing Engine® to enable the acceptance of Bitcoin and similar virtual currencies on its widely used Retail Platform. The Company's PCI-certified Transaction Processing Engine (TPE) currently supports ancillary revenue programs of more than 80 travel operators and handles payments across 114 countries.
By adding a virtual currency wallet to the TPE, acceptance of Bitcoin will become readily available on GuestLogix' custom handheld POS terminals and mobile POS platform for Android OS, iOS and MS Windows Mobile. This will allow airlines, as well as other operators and brands within the travel segment, to be able to accept payments in virtual currencies in a secure and reliable manner at all access points such as mobile applications, at kiosks, on handheld POS devices as well as in-flight entertainment systems onboard aircraft.
"As ancillary products and services continue to be a vital business component at virtually every touch point where travel operators connect with their passengers, and with an ever growing population of travellers carrying smartphones and holding virtual currencies, there is a need to ensure those travellers can use Bitcoin currency consistently as a form of payment within each access point," said Brett Proud, President & CEO of GuestLogix. "We are proud that the core components of GuestLogix' payment solutions will soon be Bitcoin-enabled for all travel operators and ancillary providers to integrate with."
Using its TPE, GuestLogix will allow passengers to pay for products and services using Bitcoin currency. In an offline environment, such as onboard an aircraft with no internet connectivity, passengers can continue to use their own Bitcoin wallets available on their mobile smartphones to transact with the GuestLogix POS terminals. GuestLogix will be accepting the payment and remitting the funds to its customers at a later time when connectivity is available.
Travel operators can also opt to price products and services in Bitcoins by utilizing the special pricing and promotions module on GXI's Retail Platform. Travel operators may choose to maintain Bitcoin addresses to receive the payments directly. Alternatively, Bitcoin funds accepted from the passenger will be converted using the daily exchange rate of the Bitcoin relative to the travel operator's base currency and the converted funds will be remitted to their bank account.
About GuestLogix
GuestLogix Inc. (GXI.TO), is a global leader in comprehensive merchandising, payment and business intelligence technology delivered to the passenger travel industry, both onboard and off-board. Bringing over a decade of expertise as the industry's most trusted onboard transaction processing partner to airlines, rail operators and elsewhere in the passenger travel industry, GuestLogix powers the industry's growing reliance on ancillary revenue generation. Both direct to operators as well as through partnerships with global leaders in catering, duty-free, inflight entertainment and self-service retail experts, the Company provides the payment services touching over 1 billion travelling consumers each year. On December 23, 2014, GuestLogix announced the acquisition of OpenJaw Technologies, a Dublin-based technology company focused on travel retailing innovation in the e-commerce segment. GuestLogix' global headquarters and centre for product innovation is located in Toronto, with regional head offices located in Dallas, London and Hong Kong, and a Product Innovation Lab located in Moncton. More information is available atwww.guestlogix.comandwww.openjawtech.com.
© 2015 GuestLogix. All Rights Reserved.
® Transaction Processing Engine is the property of GuestLogix and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with GuestLogix' business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect GuestLogix' current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Filing Statement filed on November 3, 2014 with the regulatory authorities. GuestLogix assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements.
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1,426,514,509 | 2015-03-16T14:01:49Z |
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FitCoin Shows How Having A Hot Body Can Literally Pay Off
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fitcoin-shows-having-hot-body-140149418.html
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Chaotic Moon Studios is giving the public another reason to get into shape with their latest offering— FitCoin, an app designed to capitalize on the growing trend of biomonitoring. The company allows anyone with a compatible fitness tracking gadget to sign up for a bitcoin wallet and convert the energy they're expending during a workout into freshly minted bitcoins. How Does It Work? The software requires users to have a wearable with a heart rate monitor and an open API, so that rules out Apple's new smartwatch, but includes several other popular offerings like Jawbone's UP3 and the Mio heart rate monitor. Once the app has been installed and set up, users can send in their heart rate measurements during their workout and the FitCoin algorithm will take that data and calculate the amount of energy expended and its worth in bitcoin. Get Fit, Die Mining FitCoin's tagline, "Get fit, die mining" was unveiled over the weekend at a demonstration of the app's functionality. Designer Grant Nicol put the device to the test on a treadmill to give spectators an idea of just how much their sweat was worth. Nicol's 40 second workout got his heart rate up to 115 beats per minute, earning him $0.05. Related Link: IBM Working On 'A Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin' What's Next While FitCoin is currently just a novelty, Nicol says the possibilities for this type of technology could be endless. Companies sponsoring athletes can use a blockchain-based system like FitCoin to reward dedication in the gym, or insurance companies could use it to reward healthy behavior with reduced premiums. The app highlights a growing trend among bitcoin enthusiasts who say the blockchain technology that powers cryptocurrencies is likely to gain mainstream adoption before the currencies themselves. See more from Benzinga 'March Madness' For Markets? Where Do Oil Prices Stand? What You Need To Know About The Euro Heading Toward Parity With The Dollar © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-16 |
1,426,532,947 | 2015-03-16T19:09:07Z |
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Is IBM Developing a Bitcoin Featured Payment System? - Analyst Blog
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-developing-bitcoin-featured-payment-190907679.html
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Reportedly, IBM Corporation IBM is going to adopt blockchain — the technology behind Bitcoin — to create its own digital cash and payment system for major currencies. However, Bitcoin, currently available only in the U.S., has been heavily criticized for its cryptocurrency feature. However, the IBM move failed to impress investors and its shares closed 2.34% ($3.70) lower at $154.28 on Friday. Although not popular among the masses, cryptocurrency is likely to be the next revolutionary change in the digital payment system. Cryptocurrency, pioneered by Bitcoin to be used in the commercial space, does not require any central regulating authority and the transactions take place between the involved parties only. It uses military-grade cryptography to protect users against fraud. Payments can be made via smartphone apps or their desktop versions. This is generally used for transferring funds electronically and does not require a credit card or PIN. While most of the companies such as Microsoft Corp. MSFT, eBay Inc. EBAY and Expedia EXPE have accepted the Bitcoin platform, IBM plans to expand the use of blockchain technology beyond Bitcoin. If rumors are to be believed, IBM is working with the Federal Reserve to explore this new technology to aid cross-border cash payments. If central banksback IBM’splans, then it should be able to build the secure and scalable infrastructure for the project. However, security, one of the reasons behind the creation of this digital platform, remains a major concern in adopting cryptocurrency and deters further development in this field. In March last year, exchange market Flexcoin blacklisted Bitcoin following the theft of 896 Bitcoins, then worth $625,000. Bloomberg also stated that Bitcoin was the worst performing currency in 2014. IBM’s project is at the nascent stages and it is yet to be seen how the company addresses issues about money-laundering and criminal activities. Though the company has not revealed much on its plans, it is expected that this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company would work with the central banks to secure its platform. Story continues According to reports, the coins issued over the IBM platform will form part of the money supply. Instead of real money, these coins would be linked to a user’s bank account and used as token. The account will probably be integrated with the proposed digital currency ledger through the wallet software. We believe that such innovations by tech giants like IBM would address issues related to digital currency payment systems and provide a better alternative that can fully replace federally issued money. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report INTL BUS MACH (IBM): Free Stock Analysis Report EXPEDIA INC (EXPE): Free Stock Analysis Report MICROSOFT CORP (MSFT): Free Stock Analysis Report EBAY INC (EBAY): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here. Zacks Investment Research
| 2015-03-16 |
1,426,476,660 | 2015-03-16T03:31:00Z |
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Bitcoin Alternative DNotes Focuses On Banking Solutions And Stability While Venture Capital Investment Continues At Record Breaking Pace
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-alternative-dnotes-focuses-banking-033100154.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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Bitcoin Volatility May Have Resulted In A Slower Adoption Of The Currency By Large Merchants, But Venture Capital Funding Continues At Record Breaking Pace. Meanwhile, DNotes Remains One Of The Most Stable Cryptocurrencies With Focus On Banking Solutions And Long Term Appreciation, Attracting New Investors . ILLINOIS, USA / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2015 / There is an inherent tendency for promising emerging technologies to be deceptive at the formative stage, especially when perceived to be highly disruptive. According to DNotes Co-Founder Alan Yong, a well regarded pioneer and visionary during the early days of mobile computers, this has clearly been the case with Bitcoin , despite often being described as the greatest technology innovation since the Internet. The Bitcoin space has received a staggering investment of almost $500 million from Venture Capital funding in 2014 alone, followed by over $200 million, so far this year. Incumbents, who are the most direct targets of the disruption, often discount Bitcoin as a threat because of its explosive volatility and poor track record as a store of value. Bitcoin as a medium of exchange has not gained meaningful traction either. In such an environment, the immensely promising Bitcoin with the potential to be the greatest technology revolution of our generation can be quite deceptive; causing many to look back a few years from now wondering how they could have missed the early promising signs. DNotes can best be characterized, as a second generation Bitcoin alternative digital currency. It objectively studied Bitcoin's strengths and weaknesses as well as threats and opportunities. DNotes was created on February 18, 2014 with an objective to meet the full functions of fiat currency as a unit of account, store of value and medium of exchange within three years. It decided to take a very different path since day one in building a trustworthy stable digital currency with reliable long term appreciation. Story continues Central to DNotes long term strategic plan is the creation of highly scalable building blocks, as the foundation of its own ecosystem. Those strategic building blocks include CryptoMoms; a currency neutral site dedicated to encourage women participation, DNotesVault; a free secure storage for DNotes' stakeholders with 100% deposit guarantee with verifiable funds, and CRISPs; a family of Cryptocurrency Investment Savings Plans for everyone worldwide. The core mission of CRISP is to make the savings opportunity available to everyone; from the unborn to the most senior; from the unbanked to the super rich. The opportunity for anyone to participate irrespective of financial standing, coupled with combined charity efforts will bring about much needed financial freedom for millions worldwide. Yong explained that, "winning strategies are most effective when executed flawlessly in the right sequence and at the most opportune time. Until there is a stable digital currency everyone can understand, trust and feel comfortable about, attempts to promote it as a medium of exchange will cost more harm than good. In the case of DNotes, the medium of exchange function will not kick until its third year; at which time many small business owners and their employees are anticipated to be DNotes stakeholders and participants in one of its cryptocurrency savings plans." DNotes' ecosystem is strategically linked and systematically executed towards the ultimate goal of mass consumer and mass merchant adoption of DNotes as a medium of exchange in global commerce. As a digital currency it is equal to and better than fiat currency and as a technology it holds enormous power to cause a quantum shift with world changing implications. DNotes is a cryptographically created digital currency based on a novel decentralized peer to peer model, where trust is replaced by mathematical algorithms, eliminating the need of an intermediary such as a bank or an automatic clearing house. Assets of value such as Bitcoin, DNotes, and other digital assets can be sent and received in minutes anytime, anywhere, worldwide without the oversight of any central authority. It takes as little as two simple cell phones, or computers with an internet connection to send and receive funds. It does not require, transmit, or store any personal information and the two parties do not need to know or trust each other to successfully complete the transaction at little to no cost. The world we live in has always been dynamic, constantly reacting and adjusting to the needs for change. What we could be underestimating this time is the massive potential for job and wealth creation. We are already living in a hyperconnected world with super-computing power at our finger tips. Over five billion people will be online equipped with significantly more powerful computing power by 2020. Technologies have always been ahead of regulations. This time around the speed of an accommodating regulatory environment to promote rather than to stifle the greatest innovation since the Internet could be the greatest competitive edge among nations. Bitcoin as a digital currency coupled with the immense power of the Blockchain is the solution to many global problems confronting mankind today. There may not be another global opportunity of this magnitude a single nation can exploit to gain an enormous advantage. To trade Bitcoin with DNotes please go to: https://poloniex.com/exchange#btc_note For more information about us, please visit http://dnotescoin.com/ Contact: Alan Yong [email protected] DNotes SOURCE: DNotes
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1,426,503,600 | 2015-03-16T11:00:00Z |
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GuestLogix Announces Acceptance of Bitcoin Currency as a Form of Payment on its Retail Platform
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/guestlogix-announces-acceptance-bitcoin-currency-110000568.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Mar 16, 2015) - GuestLogix Inc. ( GXI.TO ), the leading global provider of ancillary-focused merchandising, payment and business intelligence technology to airlines and the passenger travel industry, today announced that it has started implementing Crypto-currency wallet components on its Transaction Processing Engine® to enable the acceptance of Bitcoin and similar virtual currencies on its widely used Retail Platform. The Company's PCI-certified Transaction Processing Engine (TPE) currently supports ancillary revenue programs of more than 80 travel operators and handles payments across 114 countries. By adding a virtual currency wallet to the TPE, acceptance of Bitcoin will become readily available on GuestLogix' custom handheld POS terminals and mobile POS platform for Android OS, iOS and MS Windows Mobile. This will allow airlines, as well as other operators and brands within the travel segment, to be able to accept payments in virtual currencies in a secure and reliable manner at all access points such as mobile applications, at kiosks, on handheld POS devices as well as in-flight entertainment systems onboard aircraft. "As ancillary products and services continue to be a vital business component at virtually every touch point where travel operators connect with their passengers, and with an ever growing population of travellers carrying smartphones and holding virtual currencies, there is a need to ensure those travellers can use Bitcoin currency consistently as a form of payment within each access point," said Brett Proud, President & CEO of GuestLogix. "We are proud that the core components of GuestLogix' payment solutions will soon be Bitcoin-enabled for all travel operators and ancillary providers to integrate with." Using its TPE, GuestLogix will allow passengers to pay for products and services using Bitcoin currency. In an offline environment, such as onboard an aircraft with no internet connectivity, passengers can continue to use their own Bitcoin wallets available on their mobile smartphones to transact with the GuestLogix POS terminals. GuestLogix will be accepting the payment and remitting the funds to its customers at a later time when connectivity is available. Travel operators can also opt to price products and services in Bitcoins by utilizing the special pricing and promotions module on GXI's Retail Platform. Travel operators may choose to maintain Bitcoin addresses to receive the payments directly. Alternatively, Bitcoin funds accepted from the passenger will be converted using the daily exchange rate of the Bitcoin relative to the travel operator's base currency and the converted funds will be remitted to their bank account. Story continues About GuestLogix GuestLogix Inc. ( GXI.TO ), is a global leader in comprehensive merchandising, payment and business intelligence technology delivered to the passenger travel industry, both onboard and off-board. Bringing over a decade of expertise as the industry's most trusted onboard transaction processing partner to airlines, rail operators and elsewhere in the passenger travel industry, GuestLogix powers the industry's growing reliance on ancillary revenue generation. Both direct to operators as well as through partnerships with global leaders in catering, duty-free, inflight entertainment and self-service retail experts, the Company provides the payment services touching over 1 billion travelling consumers each year. On December 23, 2014, GuestLogix announced the acquisition of OpenJaw Technologies, a Dublin-based technology company focused on travel retailing innovation in the e-commerce segment. GuestLogix' global headquarters and centre for product innovation is located in Toronto, with regional head offices located in Dallas, London and Hong Kong, and a Product Innovation Lab located in Moncton. More information is available at www.guestlogix.com and www.openjawtech.com . © 2015 GuestLogix. All Rights Reserved. ® Transaction Processing Engine is the property of GuestLogix and is registered in the United States and may be pending or registered in other countries. Forward-Looking Statements This news release includes certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations, which involve risks and uncertainties associated with GuestLogix' business and the environment in which the business operates. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking, including those identified by the expressions "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its management. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but reflect GuestLogix' current expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Filing Statement filed on November 3, 2014 with the regulatory authorities. GuestLogix assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. View comments
| 2015-03-16 |
1,426,535,460 | 2015-03-16T19:51:00Z |
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AuthentaTrade Appoints CEO Gwyn Jones and CFO David Goh
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/authentatrade-appoints-ceo-gwyn-jones-195100111.html
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / March 16, 2015 /Costas, Inc. (OTC Pink: CSSI) (CSSI) Costas, Inc. (CSSI) and AuthentaTrade, Inc. (the Company) are pleased to announce that they have appointed a new CEO and CFO to lead AuthentaTrade forward as it transitions into one of the first ever fully licensed FOREX companies to handle Bitcoin currency transactions.
Outgoing AuthentaTrade CEO Kenny Kan has resigned his position effective immediately and will take a position on the Board of Directors of AuthentaTrade.
"I'm very proud and excited to announce that we have appointed Gwyn Jones as CEO and David Goh as CFO," said Kan. "These are two very qualified individuals who possess the experience necessary to guide the Company through this transitionary period. With Jones and Goh at the helm, I have full confidence that we will build upon our existing team, raise the necessary financing, then deploy the products that bring efficiency to the market."
Gwyn Jones has been a founder and champion of many innovative, scalable products with millions of users. He co-founded both VistaPrint and Serif. Serif is a publisher of award-winning low-cost publishing and graphics applications; including PagePlus, the UK's best-selling DTP product for many years. Vistaprint is a ground-breaking online printing platform that went on to become a market leader with multi-billion dollar NASDAQ listing.
Mr Jones stated, "I'm honored to have been given the opportunity to lead AuthentaTrade at this critical juncture in the Companies journey. Digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, are literally about to transform how the world uses and accesses money on a daily basis. This isn't the first time something of this magnitude has happened in the ascent of money, but it's the first time that technology has been the catalyst of change. With our products, we can lead millions of people around the world into a more financially secure and transparent future."
As the appointed Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Goh will be accountable for the administrative, financial and risk management operations of the Company. Mr. Goh is a Member of the Certified Public Accountants of Australia, and has spent the last 20 years in public accounting covering a wide range of industries across Asia, Europe and the United States. He started his career with Ernst & Young before spending the balance of his early career with GE Energy as the Asia Pacific Division's Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. Mr. Goh currently runs his own consultancy business assisting startups and established companies set up their operations in Singapore. He is well versed in both the legal and accounting practices required to list companies on stock exchanges throughout the world. Developing risk management strategies, M&A agreements and efficient tax structures on an international level will assist AuthentaTrade in its endeavors.
About AuthentaTrade:
AuthentaTrade, Inc. (A) is poised and committed to becoming the leader in the burgeoning digital currency financial landscape. Our revolutionary FOREX and derivatives exchange products will provide the flexibility and efficiency this market desperately needs.
AuthentaTrade's goal is to help stabilize the digital currency market by providing bank-level system architecture and security for depositors; also by introducing market liquidity where it has never previously existed.
About Costas, Inc.:
Costas, Inc. is a publicly traded company focused on investing in and incubating promising digital currency-based businesses and entrepreneurs by providing access to a global infrastructure of financial and legal professionals and investment groups. Costas identifies "Fintech" emerging companies that, with some incubation and professional experience, will become the next standard in banking, commercial trading and lending.
Safe Harbor Act Notice:
Statements contained herein that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the company and its management. Such statements reflect management's current views, are based on certain assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties.
Actual results, events, or performance may differ materially from the above forward-looking statements due to a number of important factors, and will be dependent upon a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the company's ability to obtain additional financing and the demand for the company's products. Any investment in the company would be extremely speculative and involve a high degree of risk and should not be pursued unless the investor could afford to lose their entire investment. Before investing, please review this filing, all past public filings with the SEC, all current Pinksheets.com filings and consult a registered broker dealer or contact the financial industry regulatory authority ("FINRA") for more information regarding locating a qualified party to assist in making an investment decision.
The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date hereof or to reflect any change in the company's expectations with regard to these forward-looking statements or the occurrence of unanticipated events. Factors that may impact the company's success are more fully disclosed in the company's most recent public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the use of terms such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "might," "plan," "predict," "project," "should," "will," and similar words, although some forward-looking statements are expressed differently. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct.
CONTACT:
Costas, Inc.
Ashley Sansalone, [email protected]://www.costasinc.com/
AuthentaTrade, Inc.
Gwyn Jones, [email protected]/1 415 799 767139 Castella Court 2Piale Pasia, 5th Floor, Suite 254Larnaca 6028Cypress
SOURCE:Costas, Inc.
| 2015-03-16 |
1,426,476,660 | 2015-03-16T03:31:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [0, 669, 770, 1015, 1114, 1237, 1515, 1576, 3977, 5090, 5366]}
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Bitcoin Alternative DNotes Focuses On Banking Solutions And Stability While Venture Capital Investment Continues At Record Breaking Pace
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-alternative-dnotes-focuses-banking-033100154.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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Bitcoin Volatility May Have Resulted In A Slower Adoption Of The Currency By Large Merchants, But Venture Capital Funding Continues At Record Breaking Pace. Meanwhile, DNotes Remains One Of The Most Stable Cryptocurrencies With Focus On Banking Solutions And Long Term Appreciation, Attracting New Investors.
ILLINOIS, USA / ACCESSWIRE / March 15, 2015 /There is an inherent tendency for promising emerging technologies to be deceptive at the formative stage, especially when perceived to be highly disruptive.According to DNotes Co-Founder Alan Yong, a well regarded pioneer and visionary during the early days of mobile computers, this has clearly been the case with Bitcoin, despite often being described as the greatest technology innovation since the Internet. The Bitcoin space has received a staggering investment of almost $500 million from Venture Capital funding in 2014 alone, followed by over $200 million, so far this year.
Incumbents, who are the most direct targets of the disruption, often discount Bitcoin as a threat because of its explosive volatility and poor track record as a store of value. Bitcoin as a medium of exchange has not gained meaningful traction either. In such an environment, the immensely promising Bitcoin with the potential to be the greatest technology revolution of our generation can be quite deceptive; causing many to look back a few years from now wondering how they could have missed the early promising signs.
DNotes can best be characterized, as a second generation Bitcoin alternative digital currency. It objectively studied Bitcoin's strengths and weaknesses as well as threats and opportunities. DNotes was created on February 18, 2014 with an objective to meet the full functions of fiat currency as a unit of account, store of value and medium of exchange within three years. It decided to take a very different path since day one in building a trustworthy stable digital currency with reliable long term appreciation.
Central to DNotes long term strategic plan is the creation of highly scalable building blocks, as the foundation of its own ecosystem. Those strategic building blocks include CryptoMoms; a currency neutral site dedicated to encourage women participation, DNotesVault; a free secure storage for DNotes' stakeholders with 100% deposit guarantee with verifiable funds, and CRISPs; a family of Cryptocurrency Investment Savings Plans for everyone worldwide. The core mission of CRISP is to make the savings opportunity available to everyone; from the unborn to the most senior; from the unbanked to the super rich. The opportunity for anyone to participate irrespective of financial standing, coupled with combined charity efforts will bring about much needed financial freedom for millions worldwide.
Yong explained that, "winning strategies are most effective when executed flawlessly in the right sequence and at the most opportune time. Until there is a stable digital currency everyone can understand, trust and feel comfortable about, attempts to promote it as a medium of exchange will cost more harm than good. In the case of DNotes, the medium of exchange function will not kick until its third year; at which time many small business owners and their employees are anticipated to be DNotes stakeholders and participants in one of its cryptocurrency savings plans."
DNotes' ecosystem is strategically linked and systematically executed towards the ultimate goal of mass consumer and mass merchant adoption of DNotes as a medium of exchange in global commerce. As a digital currency it is equal to and better than fiat currency and as a technology it holds enormous power to cause a quantum shift with world changing implications.
DNotes is a cryptographically created digital currency based on a novel decentralized peer to peer model, where trust is replaced by mathematical algorithms, eliminating the need of an intermediarysuch as a bank or an automatic clearing house. Assets of value such as Bitcoin, DNotes, and other digital assets can be sent and received in minutes anytime, anywhere, worldwide without the oversight of any central authority. It takes as little as two simple cell phones, or computers with an internet connection to send and receive funds. It does not require, transmit, or store any personal information and the two parties do not need to know or trust each other to successfully complete the transaction at little to no cost.
The world we live in has always been dynamic, constantly reacting and adjusting to the needs for change. What we could be underestimating this time is the massive potential for job and wealth creation. We are already living in a hyperconnected world with super-computing power at our finger tips. Over five billion people will be online equipped with significantly more powerful computing power by 2020. Technologies have always been ahead of regulations. This time around the speed of an accommodating regulatory environment to promote rather than to stifle the greatest innovation since the Internet could be the greatest competitive edge among nations. Bitcoin as a digital currency coupled with the immense power of the Blockchain is the solution to many global problems confronting mankind today. There may not be another global opportunity of this magnitude a single nation can exploit to gain an enormous advantage.
To trade Bitcoin with DNotes please go to:https://poloniex.com/exchange#btc_note
For more information about us, please visithttp://dnotescoin.com/
Contact:Alan [email protected]
SOURCE:DNotes
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1,426,514,509 | 2015-03-16T14:01:49Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1232, 1252]}
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FitCoin Shows How Having A Hot Body Can Literally Pay Off
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fitcoin-shows-having-hot-body-140149418.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Chaotic Moon Studiosis giving the public another reason to get into shape with their latest offering— FitCoin, an app designed to capitalize on the growing trend of biomonitoring.
The company allows anyone with a compatible fitness tracking gadget to sign up for a bitcoin wallet and convert the energy they're expending during a workout into freshly minted bitcoins.
How Does It Work?
The software requires users to have a wearable with a heart rate monitor and an open API, so that rules out Apple's new smartwatch, but includes several other popular offerings like Jawbone's UP3 and the Mio heart rate monitor.
Once the app has been installed and set up, users can send in their heart rate measurements during their workout and the FitCoin algorithm will take that data and calculate the amount of energy expended and its worth in bitcoin.
Get Fit, Die Mining
FitCoin's tagline, "Get fit, die mining" was unveiled over the weekend at ademonstrationof the app's functionality. Designer Grant Nicol put the device to the test on a treadmill to give spectators an idea of just how much their sweat was worth.
Nicol's 40 second workout got his heart rate up to 115 beats per minute, earning him $0.05.
Related Link:IBM Working On 'A Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin'
What's Next
While FitCoin is currently just a novelty, Nicol says the possibilities for this type of technology could be endless. Companies sponsoring athletes can use a blockchain-based system like FitCoin to reward dedication in the gym, or insurance companies could use it to reward healthy behavior with reduced premiums.
The app highlights a growing trend among bitcoin enthusiasts who say the blockchain technology that powers cryptocurrencies is likely to gain mainstream adoption before the currencies themselves.
See more from Benzinga
• 'March Madness' For Markets?
• Where Do Oil Prices Stand?
• What You Need To Know About The Euro Heading Toward Parity With The Dollar
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-16 |
1,426,604,158 | 2015-03-17T14:55:58Z |
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Winklevoss Twins Say Gemini Will Propel Bitcoin Into Becoming A Usable Financial Option
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/winklevoss-twins-gemini-propel-bitcoin-145558892.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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It's no secret that Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, dubbed the Winklevoss Twins, are passionate about bitcoin.
The two claim that they own at least 1 percent of the bitcoins in existence and have backed several ventures aimed at driving the cryptocurrency into mainstream use.
The two are not only enthusiastically supporting the digital currency, but are planning to launch a bitcoin exchange later this year that will restore public confidence in buying and selling cryptocurrencies.
BitCoin Bumbling
The twins toldBusiness Insiderthat they would compare bitcoin's rocky year to a toddler taking its first steps. The currency has faced its share of setbacks recently, from its sharp decline in value to a spate of scandalous news stories painting bitcoin as a tool for illicit transactions.
However, much like a child gains momentum with each unsteady step, the Winklevoss twins say the cryptocurrency's growing pains will eventually lead it to dominate financial markets.
Related Link:FitCoin Shows How Having A Hot Body Can Literally Pay Off
SXSW
The Winklevoss twins made their way to South By Southwest on Monday for a talk calledBitcoin: What It Needs To Succeed. In their opinion, the cryptocurrency needs advanced financial tools that allow the public to get involved without the fear of being taken advantage of.
Their exchange, called Gemini, is expected to be fully regulated and will allow anyone to buy and sell bitcoin. The twins have said that they are hoping that Gemini will become the Nasdaq of bitcoin.
See more from Benzinga
• Marijuana Legalization Presents A New Set Of Problems
• Apple Takes On TV Streaming
• Financial Sector Boosted By Fed Stress Tests
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-17 |
1,426,564,980 | 2015-03-17T04:03:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [28, 138, 384, 544, 676, 1518, 1755]}
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Professional Bitcoin Trading Tool Coinigy Receives $100,000 in Seed Funding, Aims to Build Universal Bitcoin Exchange API
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/professional-bitcoin-trading-tool-coinigy-040300420.html
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Milwaukee, WI, Professional Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinigy has Received $100,000 in Seed Funding; Coinigy Already Allows Users to Trade Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies on up to 24 Exchanges Simultaneously and is Developing a Universal Exchange API Allowing for Real-Time Data, Trading and Analysis Across all Markets MILWAUKEE, WI / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2015 / Wisconsin-based Bitcoin exchange hub Coinigy is pleased to announce a total of $100,000 in seed funding. The funds will be used to improve a multitude of existing professional Bitcoin trading services as well as supporting development of a new universal exchange API . Users can already access a total of 24 Bitcoin exchanges through one interface and a large number of key functions such as trading and portfolio management tools, a news feed, advanced market graphs and technical indicators; thus granting traders laser-like insight into the cryptocurrency markets. Coinigy's Universal Exchange API will allow anyone to fetch, process and analyze real-time trade data across all supported exchanges . The new API will also support trading across multiple exchange accounts from one system, promoting market liquidity and allowing for instant arbitrage, advanced order types, and indicator-triggered ordering. This new service will act as a one-stop shop for anyone interested in building their own automated trading bots or services requiring cryptocurrency market data. Some of Coinigy's exclusive features include: low-latency professional-grade Bitcoin charting and data tools, more than 60 technical indicators, drawing tools, and real-time data feeds across all devices. Portfolio monitoring allows users to track gains across all exchanges and monitor public wallet addresses in Bitcoin and hundreds of alternative cryptocurrencies. The cloud based Coinigy platform guarantees 99% uptime. All services and cryptocurrency trading tools will be available on iOS and Android together with automatic desktop, email and SMS alert functions . Coinigy ensures user safety with a multi-tiered server architecture and fully encrypted user data. Users attach their existing cryptocurrency exchange accounts to Coinigy and funds stay safely inside the exchange itself. For more information about us, please visit https://www.coinigy.com . Story continues Contact Info: Name: Derek Urben Email: [email protected] Organization: Coinigy Inc Address: Coinigy Inc, 1127 N 115th St #1, Milwaukee, WI 53226 Phone: (414) 301-2289 SOURCE : Coinigy Inc
| 2015-03-17 |
1,426,604,158 | 2015-03-17T14:55:58Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1138]}
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{"Bitcoin": [40]}
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Winklevoss Twins Say Gemini Will Propel Bitcoin Into Becoming A Usable Financial Option
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/winklevoss-twins-gemini-propel-bitcoin-145558892.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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It's no secret that Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, dubbed the Winklevoss Twins, are passionate about bitcoin. The two claim that they own at least 1 percent of the bitcoins in existence and have backed several ventures aimed at driving the cryptocurrency into mainstream use. The two are not only enthusiastically supporting the digital currency, but are planning to launch a bitcoin exchange later this year that will restore public confidence in buying and selling cryptocurrencies. BitCoin Bumbling The twins told Business Insider that they would compare bitcoin's rocky year to a toddler taking its first steps. The currency has faced its share of setbacks recently, from its sharp decline in value to a spate of scandalous news stories painting bitcoin as a tool for illicit transactions. However, much like a child gains momentum with each unsteady step, the Winklevoss twins say the cryptocurrency's growing pains will eventually lead it to dominate financial markets. Related Link: FitCoin Shows How Having A Hot Body Can Literally Pay Off SXSW The Winklevoss twins made their way to South By Southwest on Monday for a talk called Bitcoin: What It Needs To Succeed . In their opinion, the cryptocurrency needs advanced financial tools that allow the public to get involved without the fear of being taken advantage of. Their exchange, called Gemini, is expected to be fully regulated and will allow anyone to buy and sell bitcoin. The twins have said that they are hoping that Gemini will become the Nasdaq of bitcoin. See more from Benzinga Marijuana Legalization Presents A New Set Of Problems Apple Takes On TV Streaming Financial Sector Boosted By Fed Stress Tests © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
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1,426,604,158 | 2015-03-17T14:55:58Z |
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Winklevoss Twins Say Gemini Will Propel Bitcoin Into Becoming A Usable Financial Option
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/winklevoss-twins-gemini-propel-bitcoin-145558892.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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It's no secret that Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, dubbed the Winklevoss Twins, are passionate about bitcoin.
The two claim that they own at least 1 percent of the bitcoins in existence and have backed several ventures aimed at driving the cryptocurrency into mainstream use.
The two are not only enthusiastically supporting the digital currency, but are planning to launch a bitcoin exchange later this year that will restore public confidence in buying and selling cryptocurrencies.
BitCoin Bumbling
The twins toldBusiness Insiderthat they would compare bitcoin's rocky year to a toddler taking its first steps. The currency has faced its share of setbacks recently, from its sharp decline in value to a spate of scandalous news stories painting bitcoin as a tool for illicit transactions.
However, much like a child gains momentum with each unsteady step, the Winklevoss twins say the cryptocurrency's growing pains will eventually lead it to dominate financial markets.
Related Link:FitCoin Shows How Having A Hot Body Can Literally Pay Off
SXSW
The Winklevoss twins made their way to South By Southwest on Monday for a talk calledBitcoin: What It Needs To Succeed. In their opinion, the cryptocurrency needs advanced financial tools that allow the public to get involved without the fear of being taken advantage of.
Their exchange, called Gemini, is expected to be fully regulated and will allow anyone to buy and sell bitcoin. The twins have said that they are hoping that Gemini will become the Nasdaq of bitcoin.
See more from Benzinga
• Marijuana Legalization Presents A New Set Of Problems
• Apple Takes On TV Streaming
• Financial Sector Boosted By Fed Stress Tests
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-17 |
1,426,564,980 | 2015-03-17T04:03:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [28, 138, 383, 542, 673, 1514, 1751]}
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{"Bitcoin": [13, 101]}
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Professional Bitcoin Trading Tool Coinigy Receives $100,000 in Seed Funding, Aims to Build Universal Bitcoin Exchange API
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/professional-bitcoin-trading-tool-coinigy-040300420.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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Milwaukee, WI, Professional Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinigy has Received $100,000 in Seed Funding; Coinigy Already Allows Users to Trade Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies on up to 24 Exchanges Simultaneously and is Developing a Universal Exchange API Allowing for Real-Time Data, Trading and Analysis Across all Markets
MILWAUKEE, WI / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2015 /Wisconsin-based Bitcoin exchange hubCoinigy is pleased to announce a total of $100,000 in seed funding. The funds will be used to improve a multitude of existing professional Bitcoin trading services as well as supporting development of a new universal exchange API. Users can already access a total of 24 Bitcoin exchanges through one interface and a large number of key functions such as trading and portfolio management tools, a news feed, advanced market graphs and technical indicators; thus granting traders laser-like insight into the cryptocurrency markets.
Coinigy's Universal Exchange API will allow anyone to fetch, process and analyze real-time trade data across all supported exchanges. The new API will also support trading across multiple exchange accounts from one system, promoting market liquidity and allowing for instant arbitrage, advanced order types, and indicator-triggered ordering. This new service will act as a one-stop shop for anyone interested in building their own automated trading bots or services requiring cryptocurrency market data.
Some of Coinigy's exclusive features include: low-latency professional-grade Bitcoin charting and data tools, more than 60 technical indicators, drawing tools, and real-time data feeds across all devices. Portfolio monitoring allows users to track gains across all exchanges and monitor public wallet addresses in Bitcoin and hundreds of alternative cryptocurrencies.
The cloud basedCoinigy platform guarantees 99% uptime. All services and cryptocurrency trading tools will be available on iOS and Android together with automatic desktop, email and SMS alert functions. Coinigy ensures user safety with a multi-tiered server architecture and fully encrypted user data. Users attach their existing cryptocurrency exchange accounts to Coinigy and funds stay safely inside the exchange itself.For more information about us, please visithttps://www.coinigy.com.
Contact Info:Name: Derek UrbenEmail:[email protected]: Coinigy IncAddress: Coinigy Inc, 1127 N 115th St #1, Milwaukee, WI 53226Phone: (414) 301-2289
SOURCE: Coinigy Inc
| 2015-03-17 |
1,426,564,980 | 2015-03-17T04:03:00Z |
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Professional Bitcoin Trading Tool Coinigy Receives $100,000 in Seed Funding, Aims to Build Universal Bitcoin Exchange API
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/professional-bitcoin-trading-tool-coinigy-040300420.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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Milwaukee, WI, Professional Bitcoin Trading Platform Coinigy has Received $100,000 in Seed Funding; Coinigy Already Allows Users to Trade Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies on up to 24 Exchanges Simultaneously and is Developing a Universal Exchange API Allowing for Real-Time Data, Trading and Analysis Across all Markets
MILWAUKEE, WI / ACCESSWIRE / March 17, 2015 /Wisconsin-based Bitcoin exchange hubCoinigy is pleased to announce a total of $100,000 in seed funding. The funds will be used to improve a multitude of existing professional Bitcoin trading services as well as supporting development of a new universal exchange API. Users can already access a total of 24 Bitcoin exchanges through one interface and a large number of key functions such as trading and portfolio management tools, a news feed, advanced market graphs and technical indicators; thus granting traders laser-like insight into the cryptocurrency markets.
Coinigy's Universal Exchange API will allow anyone to fetch, process and analyze real-time trade data across all supported exchanges. The new API will also support trading across multiple exchange accounts from one system, promoting market liquidity and allowing for instant arbitrage, advanced order types, and indicator-triggered ordering. This new service will act as a one-stop shop for anyone interested in building their own automated trading bots or services requiring cryptocurrency market data.
Some of Coinigy's exclusive features include: low-latency professional-grade Bitcoin charting and data tools, more than 60 technical indicators, drawing tools, and real-time data feeds across all devices. Portfolio monitoring allows users to track gains across all exchanges and monitor public wallet addresses in Bitcoin and hundreds of alternative cryptocurrencies.
The cloud basedCoinigy platform guarantees 99% uptime. All services and cryptocurrency trading tools will be available on iOS and Android together with automatic desktop, email and SMS alert functions. Coinigy ensures user safety with a multi-tiered server architecture and fully encrypted user data. Users attach their existing cryptocurrency exchange accounts to Coinigy and funds stay safely inside the exchange itself.For more information about us, please visithttps://www.coinigy.com.
Contact Info:Name: Derek UrbenEmail:[email protected]: Coinigy IncAddress: Coinigy Inc, 1127 N 115th St #1, Milwaukee, WI 53226Phone: (414) 301-2289
SOURCE: Coinigy Inc
| 2015-03-17 |
1,426,689,239 | 2015-03-18T14:33:59Z |
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Juniper Sees Bitcoin Usage Growing, But Not Among Retailers
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/juniper-sees-bitcoin-usage-growing-143359868.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Juniper Research issued a report on Tuesday suggesting that bitcoin adoption will increase over the next four years, but cautioned retailers against adopting it right away. The cryptocurrency has had a rocky start, with its value plummeting and scandals depicting it as a tool for criminal activity fostering public skepticism. However, with more and more enthusiasts working to bring bitcoin into mainstream use, its user base could continue growing. Adoption To Rise Juniper's report , titled "The Future of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin & Alton Impact & Opportunities 2015-2019," predicted that bitcoin will have 4.7 million active users by the end of 2019, a significant increase from last year's 1.3 million. That rise will likely be attributed to growing trust among investors as new regulations prevent the likelihood of fraudulent activities and money-making scams. The study also said that bitcoin's value is likely to stabilize as adoption increases and more exchanges are developed. Retailers Faced With Payments Questions Despite the currency's projected growth, the study's author Dr. Windsor Holden cautioned retailers against adopting bitcoin as a form of payment right away. Holden said retail adoption is likely to remain within niche industries; and that major retailers are better off waiting until the payments space has cleared to determine what type of transactions to invest in. Now that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) has entered the mobile payments space with its new Apple Pay system, retailers will probably focus on implementing that system over bitcoin. Related Link: Winklevoss Twins Say Gemini Will Propel Bitcoin Into Becoming A Usable Financial Option Blockchain To Develop The report also echoed what many bitcoin enthusiasts have been saying since the cryptocurrency's beginnings that the technology powering bitcoin is likely to expand into new arenas. The ledger-like blockchain technology that bitcoin runs on has the potential to be used to eliminate the middleman and settle transactions without the lag time and expense of current systems. Story continues For that reason, the next four years will probably see blockchain being used in new ways rather than simply to power bitcoin. See more from Benzinga Legal Weed Sparks Pot Tourism Industry Anti-Austerity Sentiment Grows Despite Economic Improvement Is Coffee Losing Its Luster In America? © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,717,432 | 2015-03-18T22:23:52Z |
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Your first trade for Thursday
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-trade-thursday-222352293.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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The " Fast Money " traders gave their final trades of the day. Pete Najarian was a buyer of SAP (XETRA: SAP-DE) . Brian Kelly was a buyer of BNO (NYSE Arca: BNO) . Karen Finerman was a buyer of URI (NYSE: URI) . Steve Grasso was a buyer of SO (NYSE: SO) . Trader disclosure: On March 18, 2015, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC's "Fast Money" were owned by the "Fast Money" traders: Pete Najarian is long AMAT, BABA, BAC, BMY, BP, CSX, DISCA, FOXA, GE, KKR, KO, LLY, LOCO, MRK, PEP, PFE, SAP, he is long calls AAL, AAPL, AMD, BABA, BAC, BK, CAM, CDW, CLR, COP, DAL, FB, FEYE, GE, GM, GRPN, GS, GT, HCP, HPQ, IAG, JPM, KO, KNDI, KRFT, LYB, MSFT, NEE, PEP, RAD, RF, RIG, SPY, SYY, TEVA, UAL, UFS, WFC, WMB, XLNX, XOM, he is long puts BHP, today he bought RAD calls, SAP. Brian Kelly is long BTC=, US Dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads, TLT, he is short EWA, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, JJC, Canadian Dollar, Yen, Yuan. Karen Finerman is long BABA, BAC, C, FINL, FL, GOOG, GOOGL, JPM, M, KORS, she is short DIA, her firm is long AAPL, BAC, C, CMLS, DIS, FINL, FBT, FL, GPS, GOOG, GOOGL, GLNG, LPG, IBB, JPM, M, KORS, NAP, OIH, XBI, SUNE, URI, her firm is long calls URI, her firm is short MOY, IWM, SPY, USO, Karen Finerman is on the board of GrafTech International. Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS, TWTR, his firm is long AMZN, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, VALE, AVP, KO, MCD, USO members of his family are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR, SPY. More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,719,612 | 2015-03-18T23:00:12Z |
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4 ways to trade big telecom
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-ways-trade-big-telecom-230012119.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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"Innovator" T-Mobile(NYSE: TMUS)may put more pressure on telecom industry leaders as it continues to roll out cheap alternatives, CNBC "Fast Money" trader Steve Grasso said.
"The other names are probably going to take a hit because their margins are going to get squeezed," said Grasso, who owns T-Mobile stock.
The telecom company on Wednesday announced new calling and data plans for businesses. Grasso believes the move will help T-Mobile cut into telecom giants AT&T(NYSE: T)and Verizon(NYSE: VZ), which account for 87 percent of wireless revenue from businesses.
T-Mobile moved about half a percent lower, around $33 per share, in extended trading.
Read MoreFCC needs to close auction loopholes
AT&T and Verizon still look more appealing than T-Mobile, said trader Brian Kelly. AT&T closed 2 percent higher, below $34 per share on Wednesday, while Verizon closed 1 percent higher, above $49 per share.
Trader Pete Najarian looked to a telecom name outside the U.S. He said China Mobile(Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 941-HK)is his favorite stock in the sector, as it has been "crushing it."
The stock closed more than 2 percent higher on Wednesday, above $67 per share.
Read MoreWhat is 5G, and what does it mean for consumers?
Disclosures:
Pete Najarian
Pete Najarian is long AMAT, BABA, BAC, BMY, BP, CSX, DISCA, FOXA, GE, KKR, KO, LLY, LOCO, MRK, PEP, PFE and SAP. He is long calls AAL, AAPL, AMD, BABA, BAC, BK, CAM, CDW, CLR, COP, DAL, FB, FEYE, GE, GM, GRPN, GS, GT, HCP, HPQ, IAG, JPM, KO, KNDI, KRFT, LYB, MSFT, NEE, PEP, RAD, RF, RIG, SPY, SYY, TEVA, UAL, UFS, WFC, WMB, XLNX and XOM. He is long puts BHP. Today he bought RAD calls and SAP.
Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, JJC, Canadian dollar, yen and yuan.
Karen Finerman
Karen Finerman is long BABA, BAC, C, FINL, FL, GOOG, GOOGL, JPM, M and KORS. She is short DIA. Her firm is long AAPL, BAC, C, CMLS, DIS, FINL, FBT, FL, GPS, GOOG, GOOGL, GLNG, LPG, IBB, JPM, M, KORS, NAP, OIH, XBI, SUNE and URI. Her firm is long calls URI. Her firm is short MOY, IWM, SPY and USO. Karen Finerman is on the board of GrafTech International.
Steve Grasso
Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS and TWTR. His firm is long AMZN, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, VALE, AVP, KO, MCD amd USO. His kids are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR and SPY.
More From CNBC
• CNBC.com News Page
• CNBC.com Blogs Page
• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,689,239 | 2015-03-18T14:33:59Z |
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Juniper Sees Bitcoin Usage Growing, But Not Among Retailers
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/juniper-sees-bitcoin-usage-growing-143359868.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Juniper Researchissued a report on Tuesday suggesting that bitcoin adoption will increase over the next four years, but cautioned retailers against adopting it right away.
The cryptocurrency has had a rocky start, with its value plummeting and scandals depicting it as a tool for criminal activity fostering public skepticism.
However, with more and more enthusiasts working to bring bitcoin into mainstream use, its user base could continue growing.
Adoption To Rise
Juniper's report, titled "The Future of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin & Alton Impact & Opportunities 2015-2019," predicted that bitcoin will have 4.7 million active users by the end of 2019, a significant increase from last year's 1.3 million.
That rise will likely be attributed to growing trust among investors as new regulations prevent the likelihood of fraudulent activities and money-making scams.
The study also said that bitcoin's value is likely to stabilize as adoption increases and more exchanges are developed.
Retailers Faced With Payments Questions
Despite the currency's projected growth, the study's author Dr. Windsor Holden cautioned retailers against adopting bitcoin as a form of payment right away.
Holden said retail adoption is likely to remain within niche industries; and that major retailers are better off waiting until the payments space has cleared to determine what type of transactions to invest in.
Now thatApple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) has entered the mobile payments space with its new Apple Pay system, retailers will probably focus on implementing that system over bitcoin.
Related Link:Winklevoss Twins Say Gemini Will Propel Bitcoin Into Becoming A Usable Financial Option
Blockchain To Develop
The report also echoed what many bitcoin enthusiasts have been saying since the cryptocurrency's beginnings— that the technology powering bitcoin is likely to expand into new arenas.
The ledger-like blockchain technology that bitcoin runs on has the potential to be used to eliminate the middleman and settle transactions without the lag time and expense of current systems.
For that reason, the next four years will probably see blockchain being used in new ways rather than simply to power bitcoin.
See more from Benzinga
• Legal Weed Sparks Pot Tourism Industry
• Anti-Austerity Sentiment Grows Despite Economic Improvement
• Is Coffee Losing Its Luster In America?
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,719,612 | 2015-03-18T23:00:12Z |
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4 ways to trade big telecom
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/4-ways-trade-big-telecom-230012119.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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"Innovator" T-Mobile (NYSE: TMUS) may put more pressure on telecom industry leaders as it continues to roll out cheap alternatives, CNBC "Fast Money" trader Steve Grasso said. "The other names are probably going to take a hit because their margins are going to get squeezed," said Grasso, who owns T-Mobile stock. The telecom company on Wednesday announced new calling and data plans for businesses. Grasso believes the move will help T-Mobile cut into telecom giants AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon (NYSE: VZ) , which account for 87 percent of wireless revenue from businesses. T-Mobile moved about half a percent lower, around $33 per share, in extended trading. Read More FCC needs to close auction loopholes AT&T and Verizon still look more appealing than T-Mobile, said trader Brian Kelly. AT&T closed 2 percent higher, below $34 per share on Wednesday, while Verizon closed 1 percent higher, above $49 per share. Trader Pete Najarian looked to a telecom name outside the U.S. He said China Mobile (Hong Kong Stock Exchange: 941-HK) is his favorite stock in the sector, as it has been "crushing it." The stock closed more than 2 percent higher on Wednesday, above $67 per share. Read More What is 5G, and what does it mean for consumers? Disclosures: Pete Najarian Pete Najarian is long AMAT, BABA, BAC, BMY, BP, CSX, DISCA, FOXA, GE, KKR, KO, LLY, LOCO, MRK, PEP, PFE and SAP. He is long calls AAL, AAPL, AMD, BABA, BAC, BK, CAM, CDW, CLR, COP, DAL, FB, FEYE, GE, GM, GRPN, GS, GT, HCP, HPQ, IAG, JPM, KO, KNDI, KRFT, LYB, MSFT, NEE, PEP, RAD, RF, RIG, SPY, SYY, TEVA, UAL, UFS, WFC, WMB, XLNX and XOM. He is long puts BHP. Today he bought RAD calls and SAP. Brian Kelly Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads and TLT. He is short EWA, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, JJC, Canadian dollar, yen and yuan. Karen Finerman Karen Finerman is long BABA, BAC, C, FINL, FL, GOOG, GOOGL, JPM, M and KORS. She is short DIA. Her firm is long AAPL, BAC, C, CMLS, DIS, FINL, FBT, FL, GPS, GOOG, GOOGL, GLNG, LPG, IBB, JPM, M, KORS, NAP, OIH, XBI, SUNE and URI. Her firm is long calls URI. Her firm is short MOY, IWM, SPY and USO. Karen Finerman is on the board of GrafTech International. Story continues Steve Grasso Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS and TWTR. His firm is long AMZN, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, VALE, AVP, KO, MCD amd USO. His kids are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR and SPY. More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,717,432 | 2015-03-18T22:23:52Z |
{"BTC": [827]}
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Your first trade for Thursday
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-trade-thursday-222352293.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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The "Fast Money" traders gave their final trades of the day.
Pete Najarian was a buyer of SAP(XETRA: SAP-DE).
Brian Kelly was a buyer of BNO(NYSE Arca: BNO).
Karen Finerman was a buyer of URI(NYSE: URI).
Steve Grasso was a buyer of SO(NYSE: SO).
Trader disclosure: On March 18, 2015, the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC's "Fast Money" were owned by the "Fast Money" traders:Pete Najarian is long AMAT, BABA, BAC, BMY, BP, CSX, DISCA, FOXA, GE, KKR, KO, LLY, LOCO, MRK, PEP, PFE, SAP, he is long calls AAL, AAPL, AMD, BABA, BAC, BK, CAM, CDW, CLR, COP, DAL, FB, FEYE, GE, GM, GRPN, GS, GT, HCP, HPQ, IAG, JPM, KO, KNDI, KRFT, LYB, MSFT, NEE, PEP, RAD, RF, RIG, SPY, SYY, TEVA, UAL, UFS, WFC, WMB, XLNX, XOM, he is long puts BHP, today he bought RAD calls, SAP. Brian Kelly is long BTC=, US Dollar, GLD, CTRL calls, HYG puts, BBRY, BBRY call spreads, TLT, he is short EWA, EWQ, EWZ, EWW, JJC, Canadian Dollar, Yen, Yuan. Karen Finerman is long BABA, BAC, C, FINL, FL, GOOG, GOOGL, JPM, M, KORS, she is short DIA, her firm is long AAPL, BAC, C, CMLS, DIS, FINL, FBT, FL, GPS, GOOG, GOOGL, GLNG, LPG, IBB, JPM, M, KORS, NAP, OIH, XBI, SUNE, URI, her firm is long calls URI, her firm is short MOY, IWM, SPY, USO, Karen Finerman is on the board of GrafTech International. Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS, TWTR, his firm is long AMZN, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, VALE, AVP, KO, MCD, USO members of his family are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR, SPY.
More From CNBC
• CNBC.com News Page
• CNBC.com Blogs Page
• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,689,239 | 2015-03-18T14:33:59Z |
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Juniper Sees Bitcoin Usage Growing, But Not Among Retailers
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/juniper-sees-bitcoin-usage-growing-143359868.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Juniper Researchissued a report on Tuesday suggesting that bitcoin adoption will increase over the next four years, but cautioned retailers against adopting it right away.
The cryptocurrency has had a rocky start, with its value plummeting and scandals depicting it as a tool for criminal activity fostering public skepticism.
However, with more and more enthusiasts working to bring bitcoin into mainstream use, its user base could continue growing.
Adoption To Rise
Juniper's report, titled "The Future of Cryptocurrency: Bitcoin & Alton Impact & Opportunities 2015-2019," predicted that bitcoin will have 4.7 million active users by the end of 2019, a significant increase from last year's 1.3 million.
That rise will likely be attributed to growing trust among investors as new regulations prevent the likelihood of fraudulent activities and money-making scams.
The study also said that bitcoin's value is likely to stabilize as adoption increases and more exchanges are developed.
Retailers Faced With Payments Questions
Despite the currency's projected growth, the study's author Dr. Windsor Holden cautioned retailers against adopting bitcoin as a form of payment right away.
Holden said retail adoption is likely to remain within niche industries; and that major retailers are better off waiting until the payments space has cleared to determine what type of transactions to invest in.
Now thatApple Inc.(NASDAQ:AAPL) has entered the mobile payments space with its new Apple Pay system, retailers will probably focus on implementing that system over bitcoin.
Related Link:Winklevoss Twins Say Gemini Will Propel Bitcoin Into Becoming A Usable Financial Option
Blockchain To Develop
The report also echoed what many bitcoin enthusiasts have been saying since the cryptocurrency's beginnings— that the technology powering bitcoin is likely to expand into new arenas.
The ledger-like blockchain technology that bitcoin runs on has the potential to be used to eliminate the middleman and settle transactions without the lag time and expense of current systems.
For that reason, the next four years will probably see blockchain being used in new ways rather than simply to power bitcoin.
See more from Benzinga
• Legal Weed Sparks Pot Tourism Industry
• Anti-Austerity Sentiment Grows Despite Economic Improvement
• Is Coffee Losing Its Luster In America?
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,681,800 | 2015-03-18T12:30:00Z |
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Ripple Labs Names Former State Department Official Anja Manuel as Advisor
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ripple-labs-names-former-state-123000186.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 18, 2015) - Ripple Labs today announced that it has named Anja Manuel, Co-Founder and Partner at RiceHadleyGates LLC, and a former U.S. Department of State official, as an advisor to the company. " Ripple is one of the most innovative technologies I have seen," said Manuel. "It has the potential to expand the global economy through increased trade, and enables better, more transparent regulatory oversight of payments. I am excited to help build on Ripple's impressive momentum and help it to gain traction internationally." Manuel is a Co-Founder and Partner along with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, and former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in RiceHadleyGates LLC, a strategic consulting firm that assists senior executives at major U.S. companies in key emerging markets such as China, India and the Middle East. She also teaches in Stanford University's International Policy Studies program. Previously, Ms. Manuel served as an official at the U.S. Department of State, where she held responsibility for South and Central Asian policy, congressional outreach, and legal matters. She was part of the negotiating team for the U.S.‐India civilian nuclear accord, helped to secure passage of the accord through the U.S. Congress, and was extensively involved in developing U.S. policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan. Prior, Ms. Manuel was an attorney at WilmerHale and investment banker at Salomon Brothers International in London. She holds a B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. "I am excited to welcome Anja to the Ripple Labs team," said Ripple Labs CEO and co-founder Chris Larsen. "Her advice will be key as we grow our international presence and Ripple's adoption by financial institutions and payment networks across the world." Ripple Labs supports the adoption of Ripple, a settlement protocol that enables the world's disparate financial networks to securely transfer funds in any currency in real time. Banks, money transmitters and clearing houses can use Ripple as an alternative to correspondent banking to facilitate straight through processing with no reserve funding required. Earthport , the largest open network for global bank payments, and three banks in the United States and Germany recently announced integrations with Ripple. Ripple was created to enable the world to move value as easily as information moves today, giving rise to an Internet of Value (IoV) akin to today's Internet of Knowledge. For more information about Ripple Labs, please visit http://www.ripplelabs.com . For more information about Ripple, please visit http://www.ripple.com . Story continues About Ripple Labs Ripple Labs is the global leader on distributed financial technology. The team supports adoption of the Ripple protocol, an Internet of Value (IoV) that enables the free and instant exchange of anything of value. The San Francisco-based startup is funded by Google Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, IDG Capital Partners, Core Innovation Capital, FF Angel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bitcoin Opportunity Corp. and Vast Ventures. Named one of 2014's 50 Smartest Companies by MIT Technology Review, Ripple Labs' team of 100 is comprised of deeply experienced cryptographers, security experts, distributed network developers, Silicon Valley and Wall Street veterans. They contribute code to the open-source software, as well as develop tools for and recruit financial institutions and payment networks to use Ripple. The team shepherds a movement to evolve finance so that payment systems are open, secure, constructive and globally inclusive. About Ripple Ripple is an Internet protocol that interconnects all the world's disparate financial systems to enable the secure transfer of funds in any currency in real time -- consider it an Internet of Value (IoV). As settlement infrastructure, Ripple transforms and enhances today's financial systems. Ripple unlocks assets and provides access to payment systems for everyone, empowering the world to move value like information moves today. For more information about Ripple, please visit http://www.ripple.com . View comments
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,681,800 | 2015-03-18T12:30:00Z |
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Ripple Labs Names Former State Department Official Anja Manuel as Advisor
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ripple-labs-names-former-state-123000186.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - Mar 18, 2015) -Ripple Labstoday announced that it has named Anja Manuel, Co-Founder and Partner atRiceHadleyGatesLLC, and a former U.S. Department of State official, as an advisor to the company.
"Rippleis one of the most innovative technologies I have seen," said Manuel. "It has the potential to expand the global economy through increased trade, and enables better, more transparent regulatory oversight of payments. I am excited to help build on Ripple's impressive momentum and help it to gain traction internationally."
Manuel is a Co-Founder and Partner along with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley, and former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in RiceHadleyGates LLC, a strategic consulting firm that assists senior executives at major U.S. companies in key emerging markets such as China, India and the Middle East. She also teaches in Stanford University's International Policy Studies program.
Previously, Ms. Manuel served as an official at the U.S. Department of State, where she held responsibility for South and Central Asian policy, congressional outreach, and legal matters. She was part of the negotiating team for the U.S.‐India civilian nuclear accord, helped to secure passage of the accord through the U.S. Congress, and was extensively involved in developing U.S. policy toward Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Prior, Ms. Manuel was an attorney atWilmerHaleand investment banker at Salomon Brothers International in London. She holds a B.A. and M.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.
"I am excited to welcome Anja to the Ripple Labs team," said Ripple Labs CEO and co-founder Chris Larsen. "Her advice will be key as we grow our international presence and Ripple's adoption by financial institutions and payment networks across the world."
Ripple Labs supports the adoption of Ripple, a settlement protocol that enables the world's disparate financial networks to securely transfer funds in any currency in real time. Banks, money transmitters and clearing houses can use Ripple as an alternative to correspondent banking to facilitate straight through processing with no reserve funding required.Earthport, the largest open network for global bank payments, and three banks in the United States and Germany recently announced integrations with Ripple.
Ripple was created to enable the world to move value as easily as information moves today, giving rise to an Internet of Value (IoV) akin to today's Internet of Knowledge. For more information about Ripple Labs, please visithttp://www.ripplelabs.com. For more information about Ripple, please visithttp://www.ripple.com.
About Ripple LabsRipple Labs is the global leader on distributed financial technology. The team supports adoption of the Ripple protocol, an Internet of Value (IoV) that enables the free and instant exchange of anything of value. The San Francisco-based startup is funded by Google Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, IDG Capital Partners, Core Innovation Capital, FF Angel, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bitcoin Opportunity Corp. and Vast Ventures.
Named one of 2014's50 Smartest Companiesby MIT Technology Review, Ripple Labs' team of 100 is comprised of deeply experienced cryptographers, security experts, distributed network developers, Silicon Valley and Wall Street veterans. They contribute code to the open-source software, as well as develop tools for and recruit financial institutions and payment networks to use Ripple. The team shepherds a movement to evolve finance so that payment systems are open, secure, constructive and globally inclusive.
About RippleRipple is an Internet protocol that interconnects all the world's disparate financial systems to enable the secure transfer of funds in any currency in real time -- consider it an Internet of Value (IoV). As settlement infrastructure, Ripple transforms and enhances today's financial systems. Ripple unlocks assets and provides access to payment systems for everyone, empowering the world to move value like information moves today. For more information about Ripple, please visithttp://www.ripple.com.
| 2015-03-18 |
1,426,788,874 | 2015-03-19T18:14:34Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1753, 1857]}
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Smartwatches Bring Good Vibrations
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/smartwatches-bring-good-vibrations-181434280.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Much like mobile phones brought about an acronym-based texting language and smartphones allowed users to communicate with emoji's, the smartwatch is introducing a new language of its own — vibration. The idea of communicating through tactile sensations may sound like an impossible task, but developers are using what they already know about people's responses to having their arms grabbed or their hands touched to create intuitive sensations that deliver information to wearers without them having to look down at their wrist. Ahead Of The Curve Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR ) is one such company whose research centers on how the public receives tactile messages. Called "haptic feedback," Immersion is the leader in creating tiny actuators that vibrate differently for different types of messages. The company uses strength and frequency to convey whether or not a message is time-sensitive or urgent and says its technology can produce between 40 and 70 recognizably different alerts. Related Link: Expert: Why Apple Watch Will Be Apple's Most Upgradeable Product The Language Of Feels Communicating with users through tactile sensations is not a new concept. At Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ), haptics researchers have been working to develop a system that will allow users to feel textures on the smooth glass surface of their tablet or phone. Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS ) is similarly looking into haptic technology in order to improve improve the company's games and movies. Because this type of user engagement is relatively new, it can be difficult to determine how to correctly stimulate a consumer's tactile senses in a way that enhances their experience rather than taking away from it. See more from Benzinga UK Could Become Bitcoin Hub With New Regulations Conflicting Data Makes Rate Increase Difficult To Predict Juniper Sees Bitcoin Usage Growing, But Not Among Retailers © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-19 |
1,426,751,040 | 2015-03-19T07:44:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1691, 1729, 1826]}
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10 things in tech you need to know today
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-things-tech-know-today-074400281.html
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Business Insider
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http://www.businessinsider.com/
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uber travis kalanick (Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Uber CEO Travis Kalanick. Good morning! Here's the tech news you need to know this Thursday. 1. Uber had a bad day yesterday. The ride-hailing service was declared illegal in Germany , its offices were raided by French police in Paris , and founder Travis Kalanick was charged with running an 'illegal' taxi service in South Korea . But in one piece of good news, Uber cars now outnumber yellow taxis in New York City . 2. Yahoo is pulling out of China. It's axing 200 employees in the country — bringing the total laid off since October up to between 700 and 900. It's part of CEO Marissa Mayer's cost-cutting efforts. 3. A top Silicon Valley investor claims software will replace doctors and lawyers. Keith Rabois says that "one of the most interesting things we’ve noticed over the last decade is the ability of math and machines to replace human judgement, particularly expert judgement... and it’s finally possible now to use data and machine learning techniques to replace the judgement of experts in law and in healthcare." 4. Apple's rumored TV service could have 7 million subscribers by the end of 2016. BI Intelligence crunched the numbers on the streaming TV service the Cupertino company is believed to be building. 5. A former Facebook employee is suing the social network over alleged sex discrimination and harassment. She's being represented by Lawless & Lawless — the same firm representing Reddit CEO Ellen Pao in a sex discrimination case against VC firm Kleiner Perkins. 6. Evolution, the deep web's top drugs marketplace, has vanished overnight in an apparent scam. Tens of millions of dollars-worth of Bitcoin are missing, and the price of Bitcoin dropped more than 6% in response to the news . 7. The UK government is going to regulate Bitcoin exchanges. On Wednesday, the Treasury announced it would apply anti-money laundering rules to the digital currency and invest in research in the sector. Story continues 8. The Guardian, Financial Times, Reuters, CNN, and The Economist have formed an ad alliance to take on Google and Facebook. Tech giants dominate the industry, but the media companies hope their combined weight will be enough to make an impact. The alliance is called Pangaea. 9. Nintendo's stock is skyrocketing. The rise follows the announcement that the Japanese games company is to start making games for smartphones in an alliance with DeNA. 10. Nearly 40% of iPhone owners are interested in buying an Apple watch. It's good news for Apple as it gears up to launch its first-ever smartwatch in April. NOW WATCH: Uber CEO Gave This Raw Speech About Failure In 2011 More From Business Insider 10 things in tech you need to know today 10 things in tech you need to know today 10 things in tech you need to know today
| 2015-03-19 |
1,426,788,874 | 2015-03-19T18:14:34Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1741, 1849]}
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Smartwatches Bring Good Vibrations
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/smartwatches-bring-good-vibrations-181434280.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Much like mobile phones brought about an acronym-based texting language and smartphones allowed users to communicate with emoji's, the smartwatch is introducing a new language of its own — vibration.
The idea of communicating through tactile sensations may sound like an impossible task, but developers are using what they already know about people's responses to having their arms grabbed or their hands touched to create intuitive sensations that deliver information to wearers without them having to look down at their wrist.
Ahead Of The Curve
Immersion Corporation(NASDAQ:IMMR) is one such company whoseresearchcenters on how the public receives tactile messages. Called "haptic feedback," Immersion is the leader in creating tiny actuators that vibrate differently for different types of messages. The company uses strength and frequency to convey whether or not a message is time-sensitive or urgent and says its technology can produce between 40 and 70 recognizably different alerts.
Related Link:Expert: Why Apple Watch Will Be Apple's Most Upgradeable Product
The Language Of Feels
Communicating with users through tactile sensations is not a new concept. AtMicrosoft Corporation(NASDAQ:MSFT), haptics researchers have been working to develop a system that will allow users to feel textures on the smooth glass surface of their tablet or phone.Walt Disney Co(NYSE:DIS) is similarly looking into haptic technology in order to improve improve the company's games and movies.
Because this type of user engagement is relatively new, it can be difficult to determine how to correctly stimulate a consumer's tactile senses in a way that enhances their experience rather than taking away from it.
See more from Benzinga
• UK Could Become Bitcoin Hub With New Regulations
• Conflicting Data Makes Rate Increase Difficult To Predict
• Juniper Sees Bitcoin Usage Growing, But Not Among Retailers
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-19 |
1,426,769,989 | 2015-03-19T12:59:49Z |
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UK Could Become Bitcoin Hub With New Regulations
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-could-become-bitcoin-hub-125949809.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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The UK treasury pushed digital currencies one step closer to mainstream adoption this week after releasing a report detailing plans to prevent money laundering scams that operate using cryptocurrencies. The proposedregulationswould put the UK at the center of the digital currency revolution as they are likely to attract businesses dealing in bitcoin to the region.
UK Interested In Cryptocurrency
Earlier this year, theBank Of Englandreleased a research paper detailing the benefits of a central bank issuing a digital currency. The paper suggested that the BOE was considering the possibility of regulating digital currencies alongside the pound and demonstrated England's growing interest in cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Businesses Cheer Regulations
UK Chancellor George Osborne's budget package included rules that will help regulate digital currencies and protect against money-laundering scams. While many say the lack of regulation in the cryptocurrency world is part of its draw, others say mainstream adoption is impossible without some regulatory intervention.
Related Link: IBM Working On A 'Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin'
Businesses dealing in bitcoin have found it difficult to engage with banks as the industry still carries a great deal of risk that financial institutions are not willing to take on; the UK's regulations could help change that.
Treasury Says Blockchain Has Potential
The UK Treasury also noted the potential for innovation in other sectors using blockchain, the ledger-like technology that cryptocurrencies run on. Like most bitcoin enthusiasts, the UK noted that the ability of blockchain to carry out real-time transactions without the costs associated with a middle man could make it a useful tool in a range of industries outside the financial sector.
See more from Benzinga
• Conflicting Data Makes Rate Increase Difficult To Predict
• Juniper Sees Bitcoin Usage Growing, But Not Among Retailers
• Legal Weed Sparks Pot Tourism Industry
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-19 |
1,426,751,040 | 2015-03-19T07:44:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1651, 1688, 1783]}
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10 things in tech you need to know today
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/10-things-tech-know-today-074400281.html
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Business Insider
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http://www.businessinsider.com/
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(Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty Images)Uber CEO Travis Kalanick.
Good morning! Here's the tech news you need to know this Thursday.
1. Uber had a bad day yesterday.The ride-hailing service was declared illegal in Germany,its offices were raided by French police in Paris, andfounder Travis Kalanick was charged with running an 'illegal' taxi service in South Korea. But in one piece of good news,Uber cars now outnumber yellow taxis in New York City.
2.Yahoo is pulling out of China.It's axing 200 employees in the country — bringing the total laid off since October up to between 700 and 900. It's part of CEO Marissa Mayer's cost-cutting efforts.
3.A top Silicon Valley investor claims software will replace doctors and lawyers.Keith Rabois says that "one of the most interesting things we’ve noticed over the last decade is the ability of math and machines to replace human judgement, particularly expert judgement... and it’s finally possible now to use data and machine learning techniques to replace the judgement of experts in law and in healthcare."
4.Apple's rumored TV service could have 7 million subscribers by the end of 2016.BI Intelligence crunched the numbers on the streaming TV service the Cupertino company is believed to be building.
5.A former Facebook employee is suing the social network over alleged sex discrimination and harassment.She's being represented by Lawless & Lawless — the same firm representing Reddit CEO Ellen Pao in a sex discrimination case against VC firm Kleiner Perkins.
6.Evolution, the deep web's top drugs marketplace, has vanished overnight in an apparent scam.Tens of millions of dollars-worth of Bitcoin are missing, andthe price of Bitcoin dropped more than 6% in response to the news.
7.The UK government is going to regulate Bitcoin exchanges.On Wednesday, the Treasury announced it would apply anti-money laundering rules to the digital currency and invest in research in the sector.
8.The Guardian, Financial Times, Reuters, CNN, and The Economist have formed an ad alliance to take on Google and Facebook.Tech giants dominate the industry, but the media companies hope their combined weight will be enough to make an impact. The alliance is called Pangaea.
9.Nintendo's stock is skyrocketing.The rise follows the announcement that the Japanese games company is to start making games for smartphones in an alliance with DeNA.
10.Nearly 40% of iPhone owners are interested in buying an Apple watch.It's good news for Apple as it gears up to launch its first-ever smartwatch in April.
NOW WATCH:Uber CEO Gave This Raw Speech About Failure In 2011
More From Business Insider
• 10 things in tech you need to know today
• 10 things in tech you need to know today
• 10 things in tech you need to know today
| 2015-03-19 |
1,426,769,989 | 2015-03-19T12:59:49Z |
{"Bitcoin": [714, 1101, 1121, 1883]}
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{"Bitcoin": [16]}
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UK Could Become Bitcoin Hub With New Regulations
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-could-become-bitcoin-hub-125949809.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
The UK treasury pushed digital currencies one step closer to mainstream adoption this week after releasing a report detailing plans to prevent money laundering scams that operate using cryptocurrencies. The proposedregulationswould put the UK at the center of the digital currency revolution as they are likely to attract businesses dealing in bitcoin to the region.
UK Interested In Cryptocurrency
Earlier this year, theBank Of Englandreleased a research paper detailing the benefits of a central bank issuing a digital currency. The paper suggested that the BOE was considering the possibility of regulating digital currencies alongside the pound and demonstrated England's growing interest in cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Businesses Cheer Regulations
UK Chancellor George Osborne's budget package included rules that will help regulate digital currencies and protect against money-laundering scams. While many say the lack of regulation in the cryptocurrency world is part of its draw, others say mainstream adoption is impossible without some regulatory intervention.
Related Link: IBM Working On A 'Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin'
Businesses dealing in bitcoin have found it difficult to engage with banks as the industry still carries a great deal of risk that financial institutions are not willing to take on; the UK's regulations could help change that.
Treasury Says Blockchain Has Potential
The UK Treasury also noted the potential for innovation in other sectors using blockchain, the ledger-like technology that cryptocurrencies run on. Like most bitcoin enthusiasts, the UK noted that the ability of blockchain to carry out real-time transactions without the costs associated with a middle man could make it a useful tool in a range of industries outside the financial sector.
See more from Benzinga
• Conflicting Data Makes Rate Increase Difficult To Predict
• Juniper Sees Bitcoin Usage Growing, But Not Among Retailers
• Legal Weed Sparks Pot Tourism Industry
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-19 |
1,426,769,989 | 2015-03-19T12:59:49Z |
{"Bitcoin": [718, 1105, 1125, 1883]}
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{"Bitcoin": [16]}
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UK Could Become Bitcoin Hub With New Regulations
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/uk-could-become-bitcoin-hub-125949809.html
|
Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
|
The UK treasury pushed digital currencies one step closer to mainstream adoption this week after releasing a report detailing plans to prevent money laundering scams that operate using cryptocurrencies. The proposed regulations would put the UK at the center of the digital currency revolution as they are likely to attract businesses dealing in bitcoin to the region. UK Interested In Cryptocurrency Earlier this year, the Bank Of England released a research paper detailing the benefits of a central bank issuing a digital currency. The paper suggested that the BOE was considering the possibility of regulating digital currencies alongside the pound and demonstrated England's growing interest in cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin Businesses Cheer Regulations UK Chancellor George Osborne's budget package included rules that will help regulate digital currencies and protect against money-laundering scams. While many say the lack of regulation in the cryptocurrency world is part of its draw, others say mainstream adoption is impossible without some regulatory intervention. Related Link: IBM Working On A 'Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin' Businesses dealing in bitcoin have found it difficult to engage with banks as the industry still carries a great deal of risk that financial institutions are not willing to take on; the UK's regulations could help change that. Treasury Says Blockchain Has Potential The UK Treasury also noted the potential for innovation in other sectors using blockchain, the ledger-like technology that cryptocurrencies run on. Like most bitcoin enthusiasts, the UK noted that the ability of blockchain to carry out real-time transactions without the costs associated with a middle man could make it a useful tool in a range of industries outside the financial sector. See more from Benzinga Conflicting Data Makes Rate Increase Difficult To Predict Juniper Sees Bitcoin Usage Growing, But Not Among Retailers Legal Weed Sparks Pot Tourism Industry © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-19 |
1,426,891,179 | 2015-03-20T22:39:39Z |
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6 trades on surging biotech sector
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/6-trades-surging-biotech-sector-223939657.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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Investors should be wary of biotech stocks moving forward, even as some big names continued their tear on Friday, said CNBC "Fast Money" trader Tim Seymour.
"You have to be cautious," Seymour said.
Read MoreBiotech and small caps outperform
Celgene(NASDAQ: CELG)closed just below a 52-week high on Friday, while Biogen(NASDAQ: BIIB)surged nearly 10 percent. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF(NASDAQ: IBB)closed in positive territory, up more than 20 percent this year.
Seymour warned that the fund sat in "overbought territory," saying that it might soon pull back. Trader Brian Kelly agreed, adding that investors might want to take profits on biotech names next week.
Some biotech names may not have exhausted their momentum, trader Guy Adami said. He believes that Celgene could move even higher, adding that Gilead(NASDAQ: GILD)and Amgen(NASDAQ: AMGN)may have room to run.
Read MoreBiotech value getting tough to find: Expert
Gilead and Amgen both rose more than half a percent on Friday, closing around $102 and $170 per share, respectively.
Trader Steve Grasso said he holds a long position in Clovis(NASDAQ: CLVS), which closed nearly 4 percent lower, around $78 per share, on Friday.
Disclosures:
Tim Seymour
Tim Seymour is long T, BAC, C, DIS, XOM, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, TUR, EWZ and SUNE. Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, KO, MCD, NKE, NOK and SBUX.
Brian Kelly
Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, EEM, CTRL calls, GSG, HYG puts, BBRY and TLT. He is short yuan. Today, he bought EEM.
Steve Grasso
Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS and TWTR. His firm is long AMZN, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, VALE, AVP, KO, MCD and USO. His kids are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR and SPY.
Guy Adami
Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS and INTC. Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck.
More From CNBC
• CNBC.com News Page
• CNBC.com Blogs Page
• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-20 |
1,426,888,585 | 2015-03-20T21:56:25Z |
{"BTC": [573]}
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Your first trade for Monday
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-trade-monday-march-23-215625961.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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The "Fast Money" traders revealed their final trades of the day.
Tim Seymour was a buyer of the TUR(NYSE Arca: TUR).
Steve Grasso was a buyer of MTW(MTW).
Brian Kelly was a buyer of the GLD(NYSE Arca: GLD).
Guy Adami was a buyer of FB(FB).
Trader disclosure: On March 20, 2015 , the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC's "Fast Money" were owned by the "Fast Money" traders:Tim Seymour is long T, BAC, C, DIS, XOM, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, TUR, EWZ, SUNE, Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, KO, MCD, NKE, NOK, SBUX. Brian Kelly is long BTC=, US Dollar, GLD, EEM, CTRL calls, GSG, HYG puts, BBRY, TLT, he is short Yuan, today he bought EEM. Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS, TWTR, his firm is long AMZN, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, VALE, AVP, KO, MCD, USO his kids are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR, SPY. Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS, INTC, Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck.
More From CNBC
• CNBC.com News Page
• CNBC.com Blogs Page
• CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-20 |
1,426,888,585 | 2015-03-20T21:56:25Z |
{"BTC": [588]}
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Your first trade for Monday
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/first-trade-monday-march-23-215625961.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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The " Fast Money " traders revealed their final trades of the day. Tim Seymour was a buyer of the TUR (NYSE Arca: TUR) . Steve Grasso was a buyer of MTW ( MTW ) . Brian Kelly was a buyer of the GLD (NYSE Arca: GLD) . Guy Adami was a buyer of FB ( FB ) . Trader disclosure: On March 20, 2015 , the following stocks and commodities mentioned or intended to be mentioned on CNBC's "Fast Money" were owned by the "Fast Money" traders: Tim Seymour is long T, BAC, C, DIS, XOM, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, TUR, EWZ, SUNE, Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, KO, MCD, NKE, NOK, SBUX. Brian Kelly is long BTC=, US Dollar, GLD, EEM, CTRL calls, GSG, HYG puts, BBRY, TLT, he is short Yuan, today he bought EEM. Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS, TWTR, his firm is long AMZN, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, VALE, AVP, KO, MCD, USO his kids are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR, SPY. Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS, INTC, Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck. More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-20 |
1,426,891,179 | 2015-03-20T22:39:39Z |
{"BTC": [1409]}
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6 trades on surging biotech sector
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/6-trades-surging-biotech-sector-223939657.html
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CNBC
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http://www.cnbc.com/
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Investors should be wary of biotech stocks moving forward, even as some big names continued their tear on Friday, said CNBC "Fast Money" trader Tim Seymour. "You have to be cautious," Seymour said. Read More Biotech and small caps outperform Celgene (NASDAQ: CELG) closed just below a 52-week high on Friday, while Biogen (NASDAQ: BIIB) surged nearly 10 percent. The iShares Nasdaq Biotechnology ETF (NASDAQ: IBB) closed in positive territory, up more than 20 percent this year. Seymour warned that the fund sat in "overbought territory," saying that it might soon pull back. Trader Brian Kelly agreed, adding that investors might want to take profits on biotech names next week. Some biotech names may not have exhausted their momentum, trader Guy Adami said. He believes that Celgene could move even higher, adding that Gilead (NASDAQ: GILD) and Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) may have room to run. Read More Biotech value getting tough to find: Expert Gilead and Amgen both rose more than half a percent on Friday, closing around $102 and $170 per share, respectively. Trader Steve Grasso said he holds a long position in Clovis (NASDAQ: CLVS) , which closed nearly 4 percent lower, around $78 per share, on Friday. Disclosures: Tim Seymour Tim Seymour is long T, BAC, C, DIS, XOM, F, GE, GM, GOOGL, INTC, TUR, EWZ and SUNE. Tim's firm is long BABA, BIDU, KO, MCD, NKE, NOK and SBUX. Brian Kelly Brian Kelly is long BTC=, U.S. dollar, GLD, EEM, CTRL calls, GSG, HYG puts, BBRY and TLT. He is short yuan. Today, he bought EEM. Steve Grasso Steve Grasso is long BA, CLVS, EVGN, FB, GDX, GOOGL, IMMR, KBH, KDUS, MHY, MJNA, PFE, POT, SO, T, TMUS and TWTR. His firm is long AMZN, NE, NEM, OXY, RIG, VALE, AVP, KO, MCD and USO. His kids are long EFG, EFA, EWJ, IJR and SPY. Guy Adami Guy Adami is long CELG, EXAS and INTC. Guy Adami's wife, Linda Snow, works at Merck. More From CNBC CNBC.com News Page CNBC.com Blogs Page CNBC.com Earnings Central
| 2015-03-20 |
1,427,116,500 | 2015-03-23T13:15:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2248], "BTC": [2163, 2443, 2582, 2695]}
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Microelectronics Provides Corporate Update
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microelectronics-provides-corporate-131500134.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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MONARCH BAY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 23, 2015 / Microelectronics Technology Corporation ( MELY ) The Board of Directors is pleased to report the following corporate events: Share Capital Structure: The company is in the process of completing the dividend declared in January. The distribution process is being shifted to be handled by DTCC the Depository Trust Company in order to streamline the distribution process to the shareholders brokerage firms. The company has successfully completed the consolidation of its share capital and is in the process of reducing its authorized share capital to 2.5 billion authorized shares down from 7.5 billion shares authorized. Financing: The Company has removed over $350,000.00 of convertible debt from the balance sheet over the last several months. The Company has not closed the two million dollars financing previously announced. The Company is still in the process of finalizing the financing however in order to protect shareholder value the form and dilution aspects of the financing have been altered to terms that have been more difficult to place with Institutional Investors. Further updates will be provided as available. Servers: The Company has cancelled all server orders previously reported. The Company has determined that its current facility in Washington State is not economical at the current electricity rate of $.09 per kilowatt hour. The average server runs at 1 kilowatt per hour 24 hours per day. The company determined that the cost of power in its expansion would be a significant factor in its profitability for the future. Each Peta Hash at the current electricity Rate costs $64,500.00 per month. The Company is currently in negotiations for a 10 Megawatt facility with electricity at the rate near $.02 per Kilowatt providing a cost savings of $.07 per Kilowatt or approximately $50,000.00 per month per Peta Hash. The Company has determined that it is more economical to lease servers and Hash Rate than to build out the current facility. Story continues BTCPOOLPARTY MINING POOL: The Company recently did testing of servers in the order of 4 Peta Hash to determine the viability of The BTC Pool Party under load. The Company will be initiating a restart of the Company's Bitcoin Mining Pool in the next 10 days with a leased 3 Peta Hash of mining power, mining on behalf of the Company. The company will be concentrating its growth efforts on the development of the BTC Pool Party until the new mining site is finalized and built out. It is anticipated that the 3 Peta Hash will produce approximately one BTC Block per day. The company has a comprehensive roll out plan for the next several months, which will include BTC conferences, online marketing and social media forums. The company continues to develop and improve the BTCPOOLPARTY mining pool with the introduction of more detailed stats of the mining operations available over the next several weeks. https://www.btcpoolparty.com/ . https://www.facebook.com/btcpoolparty Additional photos and videos can be viewed at the company's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MELYPK . Forward-Looking Statements: This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; MELY's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital. Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements. CONTACT: For further Information: Microelectronics Technology Co. President: Mr. Brett Everett 702-221-1938 [email protected] www.melypk.com SOURCE: Microelectronics Technology Company
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,145,745 | 2015-03-23T21:22:25Z |
{"Bitcoin": [464]}
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Nasdaq to provide trading technology for bitcoin marketplace: WSJ
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nasdaq-trading-technology-bitcoin-marketplace-wsj-212225151--sector.html
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Reuters
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https://www.reuters.com/
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(Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc agreed to provide a startup the core technology to power a marketplace for trading bitcoins and related digital-currency assets, the Wall Street Journal reported.
New York-based startup Noble Markets will use Nasdaq's X-stream trading system, which is used by more than 30 exchanges and marketplaces worldwide, the Journal reported, citing a joint statement. Nasdaq will also provide marketing support. (http://on.wsj.com/1GMrPjb)
Bitcoin payments processor Coinbase, backed by the New York Stock Exchange, opened a regulated exchange in the United States for trading the virtual currency earlier this year.
Launched in 2009, bitcoin lets people conduct transactions over the Internet. The virtual currency has come under regulators' scrutiny in the United States and Europe following a series of high-profile scandals such as the bankruptcy of Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.
(Reporting by Avik Das in Bangalore)
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,145,501 | 2015-03-23T21:18:21Z |
{"Bitcoin": [475]}
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{}
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Nasdaq to provide trading technology for bitcoin marketplace - WSJ
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nasdaq-trading-technology-bitcoin-marketplace-211821751.html
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Reuters
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http://www.reuters.com/
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March 23 (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc agreed to provide a startup the core technology to power a marketplace for trading bitcoins and related digital-currency assets, the Wall Street Journal reported. New York-based startup Noble Markets will use Nasdaq's X-stream trading system, which is used by more than 30 exchanges and marketplaces worldwide, the Journal reported, citing a joint statement. Nasdaq will also provide marketing support. ( http://on.wsj.com/1GMrPjb ) Bitcoin payments processor Coinbase, backed by the New York Stock Exchange, opened a regulated exchange in the United States for trading the virtual currency earlier this year. Launched in 2009, bitcoin lets people conduct transactions over the Internet. The virtual currency has come under regulators' scrutiny in the United States and Europe following a series of high-profile scandals such as the bankruptcy of Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox. (Reporting by Avik Das in Bangalore)
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,116,500 | 2015-03-23T13:15:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2229], "BTC": [2144, 2424, 2563, 2676]}
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Microelectronics Provides Corporate Update
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/microelectronics-provides-corporate-131500134.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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MONARCH BAY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 23, 2015 /Microelectronics Technology Corporation (MELY) The Board of Directors is pleased to report the following corporate events:
Share Capital Structure:
The company is in the process of completing the dividend declared in January.
The distribution process is being shifted to be handled by DTCC the Depository Trust Company in order to streamline the distribution process to the shareholders brokerage firms.
The company has successfully completed the consolidation of its share capital and is in the process of reducing its authorized share capital to 2.5 billion authorized shares down from 7.5 billion shares authorized.
Financing:
The Company has removed over $350,000.00 of convertible debt from the balance sheet over the last several months.
The Company has not closed the two million dollars financing previously announced. The Company is still in the process of finalizing the financing however in order to protect shareholder value the form and dilution aspects of the financing have been altered to terms that have been more difficult to place with Institutional Investors. Further updates will be provided as available.
Servers:
The Company has cancelled all server orders previously reported. The Company has determined that its current facility in Washington State is not economical at the current electricity rate of $.09 per kilowatt hour. The average server runs at 1 kilowatt per hour 24 hours per day. The company determined that the cost of power in its expansion would be a significant factor in its profitability for the future. Each Peta Hash at the current electricity Rate costs $64,500.00 per month.
The Company is currently in negotiations for a 10 Megawatt facility with electricity at the rate near $.02 per Kilowatt providing a cost savings of $.07 per Kilowatt or approximately $50,000.00 per month per Peta Hash.
The Company has determined that it is more economical to lease servers and Hash Rate than to build out the current facility.
BTCPOOLPARTY MINING POOL:
The Company recently did testing of servers in the order of 4 Peta Hash to determine the viability of The BTC Pool Party under load.
The Company will be initiating a restart of the Company's Bitcoin Mining Pool in the next 10 days with a leased 3 Peta Hash of mining power, mining on behalf of the Company. The company will be concentrating its growth efforts on the development of the BTC Pool Party until the new mining site is finalized and built out.
It is anticipated that the 3 Peta Hash will produce approximately one BTC Block per day.
The company has a comprehensive roll out plan for the next several months, which will include BTC conferences, online marketing and social media forums.
The company continues to develop and improve the BTCPOOLPARTY mining pool with the introduction of more detailed stats of the mining operations available over the next several weeks.https://www.btcpoolparty.com/.
https://www.facebook.com/btcpoolparty
Additional photos and videos can be viewed at the company's Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/MELYPK.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; MELY's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.
CONTACT:
For further Information:
Microelectronics Technology Co.President:Mr. Brett [email protected]
SOURCE:Microelectronics Technology Company
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,145,745 | 2015-03-23T21:22:25Z |
{"Bitcoin": [466]}
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{}
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Nasdaq to provide trading technology for bitcoin marketplace: WSJ
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nasdaq-trading-technology-bitcoin-marketplace-212225201.html
|
Reuters
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http://www.reuters.com/
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(Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc agreed to provide a startup the core technology to power a marketplace for trading bitcoins and related digital-currency assets, the Wall Street Journal reported. New York-based startup Noble Markets will use Nasdaq's X-stream trading system, which is used by more than 30 exchanges and marketplaces worldwide, the Journal reported, citing a joint statement. Nasdaq will also provide marketing support. ( http://on.wsj.com/1GMrPjb ) Bitcoin payments processor Coinbase, backed by the New York Stock Exchange, opened a regulated exchange in the United States for trading the virtual currency earlier this year. Launched in 2009, bitcoin lets people conduct transactions over the Internet. The virtual currency has come under regulators' scrutiny in the United States and Europe following a series of high-profile scandals such as the bankruptcy of Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox. (Reporting by Avik Das in Bangalore)
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,145,745 | 2015-03-23T21:22:25Z |
{"Bitcoin": [464]}
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{}
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Nasdaq to provide trading technology for bitcoin marketplace: WSJ
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nasdaq-trading-technology-bitcoin-marketplace-wsj-212225151--sector.html
|
Reuters
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https://www.reuters.com/
|
(Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc agreed to provide a startup the core technology to power a marketplace for trading bitcoins and related digital-currency assets, the Wall Street Journal reported. New York-based startup Noble Markets will use Nasdaq's X-stream trading system, which is used by more than 30 exchanges and marketplaces worldwide, the Journal reported, citing a joint statement. Nasdaq will also provide marketing support. (http://on.wsj.com/1GMrPjb) Bitcoin payments processor Coinbase, backed by the New York Stock Exchange, opened a regulated exchange in the United States for trading the virtual currency earlier this year. Launched in 2009, bitcoin lets people conduct transactions over the Internet. The virtual currency has come under regulators' scrutiny in the United States and Europe following a series of high-profile scandals such as the bankruptcy of Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox. (Reporting by Avik Das in Bangalore)
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,145,501 | 2015-03-23T21:18:21Z |
{"Bitcoin": [473]}
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{}
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Nasdaq to provide trading technology for bitcoin marketplace - WSJ
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nasdaq-trading-technology-bitcoin-marketplace-211821751.html
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Reuters
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http://www.reuters.com/
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March 23 (Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc agreed to provide a startup the core technology to power a marketplace for trading bitcoins and related digital-currency assets, the Wall Street Journal reported.
New York-based startup Noble Markets will use Nasdaq's X-stream trading system, which is used by more than 30 exchanges and marketplaces worldwide, the Journal reported, citing a joint statement. Nasdaq will also provide marketing support. (http://on.wsj.com/1GMrPjb)
Bitcoin payments processor Coinbase, backed by the New York Stock Exchange, opened a regulated exchange in the United States for trading the virtual currency earlier this year.
Launched in 2009, bitcoin lets people conduct transactions over the Internet. The virtual currency has come under regulators' scrutiny in the United States and Europe following a series of high-profile scandals such as the bankruptcy of Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.
(Reporting by Avik Das in Bangalore)
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,141,721 | 2015-03-23T20:15:21Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2946]}
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{}
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Is The Euro Moving Higher Or Lower? And What Should You Do About It?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/euro-moving-higher-lower-201521198.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Theeurohas fallen staggeringly lower against the dollar in recent weeks as the divergent policies of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank have helped move the two currencies in opposite directions.
However, with the euro beginning the week at $1.0814, many are wondering what's next for the common currency.
Further To Fall
According toGoldman Sachs Group Inc(NYSE:GS), the currencywill fall to$0.80 by the end of 2017. This scenario assumes that the U.S. is planning to increase interest rates alongside a steadily recovering economy and that the ECB will maintain a large scale QE program.
Related Link:Why Biotech, Copper And Euro ETFs Should Be Key This Week
Betting On A Lower Euro
For those subscribing to Goldman Sachs' forecast, there are many deals to be had within European markets. There aresome investorswho believe that now is the time to buy eurozone government bonds, despite the fact that more than a third are trading with a negative yield. However, with the ECB's promise to buy €60 billion worth of government bonds per month through September 2016, many see an opportunity to resell at a higher price.
Others are investing in companies likePriceline Group Inc(NASDAQ:PCLN) in hopes that the company's travel planning activity will rise as more and more tourists flock to Europe due to favorable exchange rates. Priceline owns Netherlands-based Booking.com, which provides travelers with accommodation options in over 200 different countries and is likely to see a boost as European vacations become more appealing to foreigners.
Don't Discount The Bulls
While current trends suggest a downward trajectory for the common currency, that isn't the only possible outcome.HSBC Holdings plc (ADR)(NYSE:HSBC) raised its euro forecast last week, saying it expects to see the common currency trade at $1.10 by the end of 2016. In HSBC's view, the dollar has risen too sharply and the implications for the U.S. economy will have an effect on the Fed's policy aims.
The dollar's growth has put a damper on commodity prices, which in turn has stifled inflation in the U.S. The Fed may be hesitant about a rate rise with inflation under pressure, not to mention the negative impact a stronger dollar has had on multinationals' profits, something that could affect job growth.
Betting On A Euro Recovery
This would be good news for multinationals likeMicrosoft Corporation(NASDAQ:MSFT) andProcter & Gamble Co(NYSE:PG), who have said their sales and profits are taking a hammering from exchange rate fluctuations.
U.S. automakers likeGeneral Motors Company(NYSE:GM) andFord Motor Company(NYSE:F) would also be relieved to see the dollar back down from its rally, as their products have become less competitive against foreign companies who are able to offer better pricing and dealership incentives.
See more from Benzinga
• Financial Sector Boosted By Fed Stress Tests
• Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution
• Currency War Questions Could Cloud Trade Agreements
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,145,745 | 2015-03-23T21:22:25Z |
{"Bitcoin": [464]}
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{}
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Nasdaq to provide trading technology for bitcoin marketplace: WSJ
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nasdaq-trading-technology-bitcoin-marketplace-212225201.html
|
Reuters
|
http://www.reuters.com/
|
(Reuters) - Nasdaq OMX Group Inc agreed to provide a startup the core technology to power a marketplace for trading bitcoins and related digital-currency assets, the Wall Street Journal reported.
New York-based startup Noble Markets will use Nasdaq's X-stream trading system, which is used by more than 30 exchanges and marketplaces worldwide, the Journal reported, citing a joint statement. Nasdaq will also provide marketing support. (http://on.wsj.com/1GMrPjb)
Bitcoin payments processor Coinbase, backed by the New York Stock Exchange, opened a regulated exchange in the United States for trading the virtual currency earlier this year.
Launched in 2009, bitcoin lets people conduct transactions over the Internet. The virtual currency has come under regulators' scrutiny in the United States and Europe following a series of high-profile scandals such as the bankruptcy of Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.
(Reporting by Avik Das in Bangalore)
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,141,721 | 2015-03-23T20:15:21Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2993]}
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{}
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Is The Euro Moving Higher Or Lower? And What Should You Do About It?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/euro-moving-higher-lower-201521198.html
|
Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
|
The euro has fallen staggeringly lower against the dollar in recent weeks as the divergent policies of the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank have helped move the two currencies in opposite directions. However, with the euro beginning the week at $1.0814, many are wondering what's next for the common currency. Further To Fall According to Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE: GS ), the currency will fall to $0.80 by the end of 2017. This scenario assumes that the U.S. is planning to increase interest rates alongside a steadily recovering economy and that the ECB will maintain a large scale QE program. Related Link: Why Biotech, Copper And Euro ETFs Should Be Key This Week Betting On A Lower Euro For those subscribing to Goldman Sachs' forecast, there are many deals to be had within European markets. There are some investors who believe that now is the time to buy eurozone government bonds, despite the fact that more than a third are trading with a negative yield. However, with the ECB's promise to buy €60 billion worth of government bonds per month through September 2016, many see an opportunity to resell at a higher price. Others are investing in companies like Priceline Group Inc (NASDAQ: PCLN ) in hopes that the company's travel planning activity will rise as more and more tourists flock to Europe due to favorable exchange rates. Priceline owns Netherlands-based Booking.com, which provides travelers with accommodation options in over 200 different countries and is likely to see a boost as European vacations become more appealing to foreigners. Don't Discount The Bulls While current trends suggest a downward trajectory for the common currency, that isn't the only possible outcome. HSBC Holdings plc (ADR) (NYSE: HSBC ) raised its euro forecast last week, saying it expects to see the common currency trade at $1.10 by the end of 2016. In HSBC's view, the dollar has risen too sharply and the implications for the U.S. economy will have an effect on the Fed's policy aims. Story continues The dollar's growth has put a damper on commodity prices, which in turn has stifled inflation in the U.S. The Fed may be hesitant about a rate rise with inflation under pressure, not to mention the negative impact a stronger dollar has had on multinationals' profits, something that could affect job growth. Betting On A Euro Recovery This would be good news for multinationals like Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT ) and Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE: PG ), who have said their sales and profits are taking a hammering from exchange rate fluctuations. U.S. automakers like General Motors Company (NYSE: GM ) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F ) would also be relieved to see the dollar back down from its rally, as their products have become less competitive against foreign companies who are able to offer better pricing and dealership incentives. See more from Benzinga Financial Sector Boosted By Fed Stress Tests Meet The 3 Companies Goldman Sachs Says Are Leading The Bitcoin Revolution Currency War Questions Could Cloud Trade Agreements © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-23 |
1,427,208,413 | 2015-03-24T14:46:53Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1944, 1964]}
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2 Companies That Are Helping Cities Get Smarter
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/2-companies-helping-cities-smarter-144653441.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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The 'Internet of Things' has been a huge topic of discussion this year as tech companies find new ways to connect people with their electronics. Wearable devices, integrated automobile systems and even "smart" appliances have made their way to the market this year as automation takes over as one of the biggest trends of 2015. Now, big names like Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO ) and International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE: IBM ) are turning their focus to larger arenas in a race to create cities that boast everything from public transportation systems that are able to communicate with each other and provide travelers with the most efficient route at the moment they wish to travel to real-time pollution statistics. Smart Start IBM recently partnered with chip maker ARM to offer an Internet of Things "starter pack." The kit allows anyone from a home owner to a city planner to use the components to take readings of a certain environment and record data for any objects attached to the device. While IBM says the possibilities for use are endless, one example scenario the company gave was controlling a smart lighting system using a network of internet-connected bulbs. Related Link: Cybersecurity Firms Are Ready To Fight For Government Contracts Cisco Signs Up Big Names Cisco is another major player in the "smart city" sector; the company has already signed on with several major cities around the globe, including Barcelona and Hamburg, to provide automated solutions that monitor and connect important city functions. In Maryland, Cisco created a housing complex that is able to detect problems like water leaks and fires and send that data to the appropriate officials to avoid serious damage or even life-threatening disasters. The company says it hopes to expand that technology to more areas in the years to come. See more from Benzinga Intel May Be Jumping On Board The Digital Currency Revolution IBM Working On 'A Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin' Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. View comments
| 2015-03-24 |
1,427,198,400 | 2015-03-24T12:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [124, 200, 269, 298, 407, 634, 745, 770, 879, 962, 1028, 1147, 1186, 1242, 1292, 1316, 1419]}
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Bayside Corp. Announces the International Launch of Vault 51 in Hong Kong
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bayside-corp-announces-international-launch-120000043.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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DALLAS, TX--(Marketwired - Mar 24, 2015) - Bayside Corp. ( OTC PINK : BYSD ) today announced through its subsidiary company Bitcoinz USA, the official launch of Vault 51, a secure offline storage for Bitcoin is now available to all consumers in Hong Kong. Furthermore, Bitcoinz USA is now offering Bitcoin for sale to consumers in Hong Kong through the Vault 51 website. Presently, Vault 51 and the sale of Bitcoin is not available to consumers in Mainland China, however the company intends to make Vault 51 available throughout all of Mainland China in the near future. To continue, China has maintained more than 50% of the global Bitcoin market ever since the fourth quarter of 2013 and has since taken a quiet global leadership role in the Bitcoin sector. However, Bitcoin owners and exchanges aren't safe in China either. As recent as February of 2015, a major China based Bitcoin exchange came under a huge security breach in which $1.75 million worth of Bitcoin was stolen. "Vault 51 offers a premier defense system for Bitcoin consumers in Hong Kong, and soon in Mainland China while simultaneously providing massive upside potential for Bitcoinz USA." - JW Walker, President, Bitcoinz USA. Vault 51 is an offline storage system for Bitcoin users, which is represented by a Physical Bitcoin. The electronic Bitcoin is then stored offline in a secured computer chip known as Vault 51 and embedded in a Physical Bitcoin, which is not connected to the Internet. This process is also known as cold storage and is done to avoid hacking, loss, or theft. Official Vault 51 Website Official Facebook Page Official Google Plus Page Official Twitter Page About Bayside Bayside Corp. is an American multinational corporation that manages multiple subsidiary companies engaged in a variety of business industries and sectors. At Bayside Corp. we believe that the future is now and that our efforts today will have a long lasting impact for generations to come. For additional information on the Company visit our website at: http://www.baysidecorp.com Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" All forward-looking statements are based on Bayside's current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statement was made and in light of Bayside's experience and its perception of historical trends. The forward-looking statement in this news release includes reference to: Bayside's ability to execute on its strategy and deliver strong results on behalf of its shareholders. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties; some that are similar to other related companies and some that are unique to our company. Bayside's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.
| 2015-03-24 |
1,427,198,400 | 2015-03-24T12:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [124, 200, 269, 298, 407, 634, 745, 770, 879, 962, 1028, 1147, 1186, 1242, 1292, 1316, 1419]}
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Bayside Corp. Announces the International Launch of Vault 51 in Hong Kong
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bayside-corp-announces-international-launch-120000043.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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DALLAS, TX--(Marketwired - Mar 24, 2015) - Bayside Corp. ( OTC PINK : BYSD ) today announced through its subsidiary company Bitcoinz USA, the official launch of Vault 51, a secure offline storage for Bitcoin is now available to all consumers in Hong Kong. Furthermore, Bitcoinz USA is now offering Bitcoin for sale to consumers in Hong Kong through the Vault 51 website. Presently, Vault 51 and the sale of Bitcoin is not available to consumers in Mainland China, however the company intends to make Vault 51 available throughout all of Mainland China in the near future. To continue, China has maintained more than 50% of the global Bitcoin market ever since the fourth quarter of 2013 and has since taken a quiet global leadership role in the Bitcoin sector. However, Bitcoin owners and exchanges aren't safe in China either. As recent as February of 2015, a major China based Bitcoin exchange came under a huge security breach in which $1.75 million worth of Bitcoin was stolen. "Vault 51 offers a premier defense system for Bitcoin consumers in Hong Kong, and soon in Mainland China while simultaneously providing massive upside potential for Bitcoinz USA." - JW Walker, President, Bitcoinz USA. Vault 51 is an offline storage system for Bitcoin users, which is represented by a Physical Bitcoin. The electronic Bitcoin is then stored offline in a secured computer chip known as Vault 51 and embedded in a Physical Bitcoin, which is not connected to the Internet. This process is also known as cold storage and is done to avoid hacking, loss, or theft. Official Vault 51 Website Official Facebook Page Official Google Plus Page Official Twitter Page About Bayside Bayside Corp. is an American multinational corporation that manages multiple subsidiary companies engaged in a variety of business industries and sectors. At Bayside Corp. we believe that the future is now and that our efforts today will have a long lasting impact for generations to come. For additional information on the Company visit our website at: http://www.baysidecorp.com Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" All forward-looking statements are based on Bayside's current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions based on information available at the time the statement was made and in light of Bayside's experience and its perception of historical trends. The forward-looking statement in this news release includes reference to: Bayside's ability to execute on its strategy and deliver strong results on behalf of its shareholders. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties; some that are similar to other related companies and some that are unique to our company. Bayside's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.
| 2015-03-24 |
1,427,204,137 | 2015-03-24T13:35:37Z |
{"Bitcoin": [3086]}
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Entrepreneurs Look With 'Hungry Eyes' At The Marijuana Startup Scene
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/entrepreneurs-look-hungry-eyes-marijuana-133537450.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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The growing business of legal marijuana in the United States has opened up an entirely new industry for entrepreneurs hoping to get a slice of the pie. The average cannabis consumer spends almost $2,000 per year on marijuana related products, a relatively large spend that has spawned a new startup culture outside Silicon Valley. Canada Home To Many Pot Startups While cities like Boston and New York have started to give Silicon Valley a run for its money in terms of attracting the best and the brightest, the California city remains the number one destination for startups hoping to raise money and gain traction. When it comes to the business of weed though, Canada is the home of choice for up and coming pot-firms. Since Canadian laws already allow medicinal marijuana at a federal level, new businesses are able to engage with banks and operate without fear of being closed down. Some startups are braving the ever changing U.S. political landscape to base their businesses on American soil; but most of those companies are unable to secure bank loans or even open accounts, leaving them with large sums of cash and hefty security fees. Pot-Tech The technology space is one of the most inviting sectors for entrepreneurs looking to start a marijuana-based business. The scalability of tech products means that the companies in this arena can grow and change rapidly, an important factor as the marijuana trade is still in its infancy. Related Link: As 2016 Election Approaches, Marijuana Could Be A Hot Topic Companies like MassRoots , a weed-based social media site, and Eaze , a pot-delivery service are springing up everywhere as developers race to fill the gap between technology and the new marijuana industry. Though there has been a positive reception for such companies among pot supporters, many of them have struggled with differing marijuana policies from state to state. Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) refused to allow customers to download weed-related apps for months until developers implemented controls keeping users whose states had not legalized weed from using their services. Story continues A Need For Quality Weed Growers like Vida Cannabis and Cann Trust are also gaining traction as the demand for quality products rises in the states. Growing companies face more barriers to entry than some other startups as they are required to invest in the equipment necessary for producing marijuana plants as well as hiring educated staff that can care for and harvest the plants correctly. Investors Take Notice The boom in pot-startups has not been lost on big name investors. Calvin Broads, Jr, also known as Snoop Dogg, said earlier this year that he was planning to raise $25 million in order to invest in cannabis companies. The famous rapper has already poured money into non-pot startups like Robinhood and Reddit , but says his next venture will be weed-based. Earlier this year, Peter Thiel's venture capital firm, Founders Fund , poured money into Privateer Holdings, a company that invests in several marijuana startups. See more from Benzinga Nasdaq Backs Up Bitcoin-Based Exchange Is The Euro Moving Higher Or Lower? And What Should You Do About It? Cybersecurity Firms Are Ready To Fight For Government Contracts © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-24 |
1,427,208,413 | 2015-03-24T14:46:53Z |
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2 Companies That Are Helping Cities Get Smarter
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/2-companies-helping-cities-smarter-144653441.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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The 'Internet of Things' has been a huge topic of discussion this year as tech companies find new ways to connect people with their electronics.
Wearable devices, integrated automobile systems and even "smart" appliances have made their way to the market this year as automation takes over as one of the biggest trends of 2015.
Now, big names likeCisco Systems, Inc.(NASDAQ:CSCO) andInternational Business Machines Corp.(NYSE:IBM) are turning their focus to larger arenas in a race to create cities that boast everything from public transportation systems that are able to communicate with each other and provide travelers with the most efficient route at the moment they wish to travel to real-time pollution statistics.
Smart Start
IBM recentlypartneredwith chip makerARMto offer an Internet of Things "starter pack."
The kit allows anyone from a home owner to a city planner to use the components to take readings of a certain environment and record data for any objects attached to the device.
While IBM says the possibilities for use are endless, one example scenario the company gave was controlling a smart lighting system using a network of internet-connected bulbs.
Related Link:Cybersecurity Firms Are Ready To Fight For Government Contracts
Cisco Signs Up Big Names
Cisco is another major player in the "smart city" sector; the company has alreadysigned onwith several major cities around the globe, including Barcelona and Hamburg, to provide automated solutions that monitor and connect important city functions.
In Maryland, Cisco created a housing complex that is able to detect problems like water leaks and fires and send that data to the appropriate officials to avoid serious damage or even life-threatening disasters.
The company says it hopes to expand that technology to more areas in the years to come.
See more from Benzinga
• Intel May Be Jumping On Board The Digital Currency Revolution
• IBM Working On 'A Bitcoin Without The Bitcoin'
• Meet Pepper, The Latest House Robot
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-24 |
1,427,204,137 | 2015-03-24T13:35:37Z |
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Entrepreneurs Look With 'Hungry Eyes' At The Marijuana Startup Scene
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/entrepreneurs-look-hungry-eyes-marijuana-133537450.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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The growing business of legal marijuana in the United States has opened up an entirely new industry for entrepreneurs hoping to get a slice of the pie.
Theaverage cannabis consumerspends almost $2,000 per year on marijuana related products, a relatively large spend that has spawned a new startup culture outside Silicon Valley.
Canada Home To Many Pot Startups
While cities like Boston and New York have started to give Silicon Valley a run for its money in terms of attracting the best and the brightest, the California city remains the number one destination for startups hoping to raise money and gain traction.
When it comes to the business of weed though,Canadais the home of choice for up and coming pot-firms. Since Canadian laws already allow medicinal marijuana at a federal level, new businesses are able to engage with banks and operate without fear of being closed down.
Some startups are braving the ever changing U.S. political landscape to base their businesses on American soil; but most of those companies are unable to secure bank loans or even open accounts, leaving them with large sums of cash and hefty security fees.
Pot-Tech
The technology space is one of the most inviting sectors for entrepreneurs looking to start a marijuana-based business.
The scalability of tech products means that the companies in this arena can grow and change rapidly, an important factor as the marijuana trade is still in its infancy.
Related Link:As 2016 Election Approaches, Marijuana Could Be A Hot Topic
Companies likeMassRoots, a weed-based social media site, andEaze, a pot-delivery service are springing up everywhere as developers race to fill the gap between technology and the new marijuana industry. Though there has been a positive reception for such companies among pot supporters, many of them have struggled with differing marijuana policies from state to state.
Apple(NASDAQ:AAPL) refused to allow customers to download weed-related apps for months until developers implemented controls keeping users whose states had not legalized weed from using their services.
A Need For Quality Weed
Growers likeVida CannabisandCann Trustare also gaining traction as the demand for quality products rises in the states.
Growing companies face more barriers to entry than some other startups as they are required to invest in the equipment necessary for producing marijuana plants as well as hiring educated staff that can care for and harvest the plants correctly.
Investors Take Notice
The boom in pot-startups has not been lost on big name investors. Calvin Broads, Jr, also known as Snoop Dogg, said earlier this year that he wasplanningto raise $25 million in order to invest in cannabis companies.
The famous rapper has already poured money into non-pot startups likeRobinhoodandReddit, but says his next venture will be weed-based.
Earlier this year, Peter Thiel's venture capital firm,Founders Fund, poured money into Privateer Holdings, a company that invests in several marijuana startups.
See more from Benzinga
• Nasdaq Backs Up Bitcoin-Based Exchange
• Is The Euro Moving Higher Or Lower? And What Should You Do About It?
• Cybersecurity Firms Are Ready To Fight For Government Contracts
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-24 |
1,427,284,800 | 2015-03-25T12:00:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [46]}
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{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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Bitcoin Shop, Inc. Deploys Transaction Verification Servers in New Facility Resulting in 30% Cost Reduction Over Previous Operations
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-shop-inc-deploys-transaction-120000074.html
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Marketwired
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http://www.marketwired.com/
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ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwired - Mar 25, 2015) - Bitcoin Shop, Inc. (OTCQB:BTCS) ("BTCS" or the "Company"), which is undertaking the build-out of a universal digital currency ecosystem, announced today that the Company has successfully deployed its transaction verification services servers in its new facility which will result in a 30% reduction in operating costs going forward when compared to the Company's previous operations. BTCS has also acquired additional servers, which represent a 10% increase over its previously announced hashing power. The Company is now running transaction verification servers with hashing power of over 900 Th/s and should have an additional 80 Th/s online in a few days. Pictures of the new facility can be seen on the Company's Facebook page here:http://on.fb.me/18TpbN5
Charles Allen, CEO of BTCS, commented, "Following our well timed entry into the transaction verification services segment we have now completed the transition to our new facility. We plan to expand this segment of our business and believe it will be the revenue driver for our business as we continue to develop our universal digital currency ecosystem."
The Company's transaction verification services business, or digital currency mining, entails running specialized servers which solve a set of prescribed calculations to add a block of verified information to the blockchain and thereby confirm bitcoin transactions. When BTCS is successful in adding a block to the blockchain, it is issued new bitcoins.
About BTCS:BTCS plans to build a universal digital currency platform with the goal of enabling users to engage in the digital currency ecosystem through one point of access. The Company currently operates its public beta site (www.btcs.com) where consumers can purchase products using digital currency such as bitcoin, litecoin and dogecoin, by searching through a selection of over 250,000 items. Customers can access competitive pricing options from 256 retailers through BTCS's "Intelligent Shopping Engine." All ecommerce customer orders are fulfilled by third party vendors. The Company plans to use its ecommerce platform as a customer on-ramp for a broader digital currency platform. BTCS actively partners with strategic digital currency companies who have technologies, services or products that are complementary to its business strategy by making investments in them and integrating with them.
Forward Looking Statements:Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its digital currency business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
| 2015-03-25 |
1,427,302,053 | 2015-03-25T16:47:33Z |
{"Bitcoin": [2585]}
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{}
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U.S. Investors Look Abroad For Better Deals
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-investors-look-abroad-better-164733898.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Data from the eurozone this week suggests that the region's political problems haven't slowed the pace of economic recovery spurred on by ECB bond buying. With the European Central Bank promising to continue with its large-scale bond buying program until inflation stabilizes, U.S. investors are beginning to look across the pond for cheap investment opportunities. Data Says Recovery Has Taken Hold Purchasing managers' surveys from March showed that the eurozone economy was picking up steam as new orders surged. Markit's composite PMI for the region as a whole rose to 54.1 in March from 53.3 in February. The March figure marks the eurozone's highest reading in almost four years. A separate report from the European Commission showed that consumer confidence rose sharply in March, an encouraging sign. The figure increased to -3.7 from -6.7 in February and far surpassed analysts' expectations of a -5.8 reading. Dollars Jump The Pond While economic data is improving in the eurozone, most expect deflation to remain a threat in the near term; which in turn will encourage the ECB to continue with its stimulus program. Investors are beginning to regain confidence in the region's businesses and Americans have begun to search for investment opportunities while prices are still low. Research firm EPFR Global said that American funds sent $3.9 billion into European stocks just last week, and that the trend is expected to continue. Related Link: What Should YOU Do About The Euro? Germany Leads The Pack German markets seem to be the favorite among investors betting on a eurozone recovery as the nation's economy has remained in tact despite the bloc's financial crisis. Germany is also home to a plethora of export businesses, all of which stand to gain from the euro's recent decline. Where To Buy There are many options for investors interested in European exposure, but exporters are likely to see the largest initial gains due to the weak euro. German automakers like Daimler AG (OTC: DDAIF ) and Volkswagen AG (ADR) (OTC: VLKAY ) are popular picks as they hail from the bloc's strongest economy. Story continues French Internet company Alcatel Lucent SA (ADR) (NYSE: ALU ) has been another popular choice for investors as it is a well known name across the globe in the cloud computing space. If stock picking seems to risky, many investment firms are offering currency hedged ETFs. That way investors are covering a variety of European stocks without currency risks. See more from Benzinga Here Come The Net Neutrality Lawsuits... Is Regulation A Help Or Hindrance To Bitcoin? Study Shows Regulating Marijuana Sales May Be More Complicated Than Previously Thought © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-25 |
1,427,244,900 | 2015-03-25T00:55:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1439]}
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SEO And Marketing Practitioner Michael Taggart Announces Appearance At Glazer Kennedy Insider's Circle Super Conference 2015
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/seo-marketing-practitioner-michael-taggart-005500693.html
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ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
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BOISE, ID / ACCESSWIRE / March 24, 2015 /Michael Taggart, a marketing mentor and SEO expert who has stated he can help startups create 7 figures in only 12 months, has recently announced that he will appear at the Glazer Kennedy Insider's Circle (GKIC) Super Conference 2015. This will be one of the many events where Taggart, who is also known as Michael X, has been requested to speak in regards to his work with marketing, SEO, and press releases.
Through the various conferences and other assemblies whereMichael Taggart talks press releases, he has grown an audience who access his training regularly. Each year, training on press releases with Michael Taggart averages tens of thousands of marketers who are looking to learn more about advancing their search engine optimization skills and targeting a larger volume of traffic for e-commerce.
The GKIC Super Conference, which takes place over the dates of April 29th to May 2nd, with a bonus day on May 3rd will be hosted in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Speakers such as Mike Stewart, Jeff Johnson, Lee Milteer, and Dean Jackson will also be speaking alongside Michael X, who has been hailed by the GKIC team as, "The Coolest Marketer In America". The conference coordinators had the following to say about Michael X in regards to his marketing efforts:
"One of the most renowned marketers in the world, especially in terms of local search marketing and mobile SEO, his interests include Bitcoin and crypto assets, giving him a reputation for technologically advanced knowledge, and the title of "the coolest marketer in America."
Some of the other conferences that have includedpress releases with Michael Taggartare the 7 Figure Speaking Empire, the Traffic and Conversion Summit, and SEO Rockstars, among many more. The Michael Taggart release press advantage can be enjoyed by new and upcomers in the internet marketing world, and he has made it clear through his many social media platforms and company websites just how big of a difference it can make when Michael Taggart talks press releases. He has said the following about what his goal is in terms of SEO training for startups and entrepreneurs:
"Having been in the SEO world as a practitioner, teacher, and speaker on the subject, my goal has been to show people how to get faster results and more exposure in less time by doing things right."
At first glance, theMichael Taggart release press advantageseems to be similar to that of other marketing training in this niche, but the strategy of using press releases with Michael Taggart include a number of incentives that competitors don't seem to offer. The differences can be seen in the many client testimonials available on Michael's Adventure Marketing company site, as well as various other online resources designed and maintained by Michael and his team.
For questions or concerns regarding this press release or for more information on Michael X Marketing, please use the following contact information to get in touch:
Company Name: Michael X MarketingContact Name: Michael TaggartPhone Number: 1 (208)908-0626E-mail Address:[email protected] Address: 5430 Misty Ridge Way, Boise, Idaho 83713
SOURCE:Michael X Marketing
| 2015-03-25 |
1,427,283,667 | 2015-03-25T11:41:07Z |
{"Bitcoin": [0]}
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{"Bitcoin": [13]}
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Coin.co CEO: Bitcoin's Impact On Society Will Rival The Internet
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/coin-co-ceo-bitcoins-impact-114107872.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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Bitcoin is praised by those who have benefited from the digital currency, but not everyone agrees that it will last. Alex Waters, CEO of Coin.co (a bitcoin payments company), recently told Benzinga about his grand vision for the cryptocurrency. "I think [it will] rival the Internet as far as how widely it could affect the world in a positive way," said Waters, whose company is among those that are competing in the Benzinga Fintech Awards . "I could say that the Internet has enabled things like email and social networks and personal websites, blogs. In many of the same ways, bitcoin enables (as a platform) decentralized organization and tokenization of securities and commodities and a whole bunch of really compelling things that are built on top of a platform." Waters defended his bold prediction by comparing the Internet to electricity. "I think to look at it as electricity has given us the Internet, maybe the Internet has given us bitcoin," he said. "So, what I say is, it rivals the Internet as far as its impact on humanity and the benefits to humanity. As much as electricity has benefited humanity, perhaps the Internet rivals that." Related Link: 6 Reasons To Attend The Benzinga Fintech Awards Future Success - Or Failure? Waters said that it was "really hard to say" what bitcoin will look like in the distant future, but he is confident that it will survive and remain the leader in its field. "As far as, 'Will bitcoin be the thing that exists in 10 or 20 years [and] be the dominant digital currency?' -- I think so," said Waters. "I think, very much like Linux, it is an open-sourced platform. It is able to adapt and grow. If a competitor were to come up with something innovative that's better, bitcoin could just incorporate those changes." Waters noted that bitcoin has already achieved critical mass, has momentum and a "large number of really intelligent people working on it." "Tons of people have invested money into it," he said. "For example, the amount of venture capital invested in bitcoin companies last year surpassed that of the Internet in 1994. This year some analysts predicted that approximately $200 to $500 million will be invested in bitcoin companies." Story continues Rejected Ideas Waters realizes that some people may never be persuaded to use bitcoin until it has obtained a high degree of mainstream acceptance. He said the same thing happened with other ground-breaking technologies, such as the automobile. "Historically, cultures scoff at new technology," Waters explained. "A good example (in recent history) was the automobile. It was laughed at. It was sensationalized politically and in the media for enabling rum-runners to avoid the prohibition laws. Obviously that's silly, looking retrospectively." Waters said that the media's "sensational painting of bitcoin" is equally as silly. "If we look at percentages of dark market and that sort of thing, it's not really a concern," he added. "It's still a concern, but it's not as it's portrayed. I think people will scoff at things like a unified global currency or something as sci-fi as credits." As recently as 15 years ago, Waters believes some individuals may have scoffed at the idea of building robots that resembled humans. "And yet we see [Google-owned] Boston Dynamics building actual robots that look and resemble humans in the way they move around and behave," he said. "I think bitcoin is one of those things where people discredit it or doubt it, but it is such a technological advancement that it will have its day." Coin.co's Next Step: The Benzinga Fintech Awards Gala Coin.co is heading to the Benzinga Fintech Awards Gala on April 8. Space is limited (the initial batch of tickets are already sold out), so Benzinga is encouraging interested parties to purchase their tickets immediately (use coupon code BZFRIEND to save $100 off the regular admission price). Disclosure: At the time of this writing, Louis Bedigian had no position in the equities mentioned in this report. See more from Benzinga Why Amazon's 'Me-Too' Music Service Is A-OK Is Xiaomi A Threat To GoPro, Apple, Sony... Everyone? Digital Ally Rises 17% After Earnings; Time To Buy? © 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-25 |
1,427,244,900 | 2015-03-25T00:55:00Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1442]}
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{}
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SEO And Marketing Practitioner Michael Taggart Announces Appearance At Glazer Kennedy Insider's Circle Super Conference 2015
|
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/seo-marketing-practitioner-michael-taggart-005500693.html
|
ACCESSWIRE
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https://www.accesswire.com/
|
BOISE, ID / ACCESSWIRE / March 24, 2015 / Michael Taggart, a marketing mentor and SEO expert who has stated he can help startups create 7 figures in only 12 months, has recently announced that he will appear at the Glazer Kennedy Insider's Circle (GKIC) Super Conference 2015. This will be one of the many events where Taggart, who is also known as Michael X, has been requested to speak in regards to his work with marketing, SEO, and press releases. Through the various conferences and other assemblies where Michael Taggart talks press releases , he has grown an audience who access his training regularly. Each year, training on press releases with Michael Taggart averages tens of thousands of marketers who are looking to learn more about advancing their search engine optimization skills and targeting a larger volume of traffic for e-commerce. The GKIC Super Conference, which takes place over the dates of April 29th to May 2nd, with a bonus day on May 3rd will be hosted in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Speakers such as Mike Stewart, Jeff Johnson, Lee Milteer, and Dean Jackson will also be speaking alongside Michael X, who has been hailed by the GKIC team as, "The Coolest Marketer In America". The conference coordinators had the following to say about Michael X in regards to his marketing efforts: "One of the most renowned marketers in the world, especially in terms of local search marketing and mobile SEO, his interests include Bitcoin and crypto assets, giving him a reputation for technologically advanced knowledge, and the title of "the coolest marketer in America." Some of the other conferences that have included press releases with Michael Taggart are the 7 Figure Speaking Empire, the Traffic and Conversion Summit, and SEO Rockstars, among many more. The Michael Taggart release press advantage can be enjoyed by new and upcomers in the internet marketing world, and he has made it clear through his many social media platforms and company websites just how big of a difference it can make when Michael Taggart talks press releases. He has said the following about what his goal is in terms of SEO training for startups and entrepreneurs: Story continues "Having been in the SEO world as a practitioner, teacher, and speaker on the subject, my goal has been to show people how to get faster results and more exposure in less time by doing things right." At first glance, the Michael Taggart release press advantage seems to be similar to that of other marketing training in this niche, but the strategy of using press releases with Michael Taggart include a number of incentives that competitors don't seem to offer. The differences can be seen in the many client testimonials available on Michael's Adventure Marketing company site, as well as various other online resources designed and maintained by Michael and his team. For questions or concerns regarding this press release or for more information on Michael X Marketing, please use the following contact information to get in touch: Company Name: Michael X Marketing Contact Name: Michael Taggart Phone Number: 1 (208)908-0626 E-mail Address: [email protected] E-mail Address: 5430 Misty Ridge Way, Boise, Idaho 83713 SOURCE: Michael X Marketing
| 2015-03-25 |
1,427,298,589 | 2015-03-25T15:49:49Z |
{"Bitcoin": [1084, 1639]}
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{"Bitcoin": [37]}
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Is Regulation A Help Or Hindrance To Bitcoin?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/regulation-help-hindrance-bitcoin-154949573.html
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Benzinga
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http://www.benzinga.com/
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As more and more regulated exchanges dealing in cryptocurrency trade emerge, the question of whether or not regulation takes away from the allure of bitcoin has been raised by many of the digital currency's supporters.
Central banks around the world are beginning to take notice of bitcoin and new restrictions could take away from the anonymity that many bitcoin enthusiasts enjoyed.
Regulation Paves The Way For Adoption
Most emerging exchanges believe that regulation is a key component in gaining mainstream popularity.
For the average investor, putting money into a completely unregulated market could feel a bit like putting it all on black at the casino. Regulation and security makes dipping a toe into a new market feel more comfortable, especially with all of the negative publicity bitcoin has received in the past year.
Bank Of England To Step In
This month the UK treasury announced its own interests in the digital currency space, saying that new anti-money laundering rules would be put into place in order to protect the growing industry.
Related Link:Nasdaq Backs Up Bitcoin-Based Exchange
Small bitcoin-businesses cheered the proposal, saying that the rules would not only legitimize their industry in the eyes of the public, but that they will likely open banks' doors to startups dealing in digital currencies that are looking for small business loans.
Regulations Dampen Innovation
While most bitcoin supporters recognize that the cryptocurrency won't gain traction without some government intervention, many say it kills one of the best reasons to jump on board the bitcoin train.
Rover Ver, who has been called the "Bitcoin Jesus" toldFortunethat regulations weigh down innovation more than they build bitcoin up. Ver said he recognizes the importance of regulation in promoting mainstream adoption, but pointed out that digital currencies would move faster and further without the government's red tape.
See more from Benzinga
• Study Shows Regulating Marijuana Sales May Be More Complicated Than Previously Thought
• Should You Add Craft Beer To Your Portfolio?
• Investors See A Silver Lining In Europe's Plain Packaging Laws
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-25 |
1,427,298,589 | 2015-03-25T15:49:49Z |
{}
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{"Bitcoin": [37]}
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Is Regulation A Help Or Hindrance To Bitcoin?
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/regulation-help-hindrance-bitcoin-154949573.html
|
Benzinga
|
http://www.benzinga.com/
|
As more and more regulated exchanges dealing in cryptocurrency trade emerge, the question of whether or not regulation takes away from the allure of bitcoin has been raised by many of the digital currency's supporters.
Central banks around the world are beginning to take notice of bitcoin and new restrictions could take away from the anonymity that many bitcoin enthusiasts enjoyed.
Regulation Paves The Way For Adoption
Most emerging exchanges believe that regulation is a key component in gaining mainstream popularity.
For the average investor, putting money into a completely unregulated market could feel a bit like putting it all on black at the casino. Regulation and security makes dipping a toe into a new market feel more comfortable, especially with all of the negative publicity bitcoin has received in the past year.
Bank Of England To Step In
This month the UK treasury announced its own interests in the digital currency space, saying that new anti-money laundering rules would be put into place in order to protect the growing industry.
Related Link:Nasdaq Backs Up Bitcoin-Based Exchange
Small bitcoin-businesses cheered the proposal, saying that the rules would not only legitimize their industry in the eyes of the public, but that they will likely open banks' doors to startups dealing in digital currencies that are looking for small business loans.
Regulations Dampen Innovation
While most bitcoin supporters recognize that the cryptocurrency won't gain traction without some government intervention, many say it kills one of the best reasons to jump on board the bitcoin train.
Rover Ver, who has been called the "Bitcoin Jesus" toldFortunethat regulations weigh down innovation more than they build bitcoin up. Ver said he recognizes the importance of regulation in promoting mainstream adoption, but pointed out that digital currencies would move faster and further without the government's red tape.
See more from Benzinga
• Study Shows Regulating Marijuana Sales May Be More Complicated Than Previously Thought
• Should You Add Craft Beer To Your Portfolio?
• Investors See A Silver Lining In Europe's Plain Packaging Laws
© 2015 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
| 2015-03-25 |
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