#Money2020; #Coinbase on How #DigitalCurrency Will
Change the World
Point Roberts, WA, Delta BC –November 3, 2016 –
Investorideas.com, a global news source and investor resource releases track
session video coverage from the recent fintech and payment conference, Money
20/20, held in Las Vegas, featuring the CEO of Coinbase, a digital currency
wallet and platform.
In this track session,’ How Digital Currency Will
Change the World’, Brian Armstrong ,CEO & Co-Founder of Coinbase, shares
why he believes digital currencies will
evolve over time and will ultimately change the world through empowering
economic freedom.
Robert Hackett, a reporter from Fortune interviews
Brian, opening with “what is Bitcoin, what is digital currency and why should
people care?”
Brian tells the audience, “Digital currency is an
open payment system for the world, kind of like the internet where there is no
one company or country controlling it.”
“There are now hundreds of digital currencies in
the world outside of Bitcoin.”
He also talks about companies raising substantial
money through ICO’s (Initial Coin Offering), essentially by-pass the
traditional fundraising model ”It’s like
the stock market 2.0.”
He also later states, “Payments are like water,
they flow to the path of least resistance. “
About Coinbase
Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital
currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with
new digital currencies like bitcoin and ethereum. We're based in San Francisco,
California.
Bitcoin is the world's most widely used alternative
currency with a total market cap of approximately $10 billion. The bitcoin
network is made up of thousands of computers run by individuals all over the
world.
About Money 2020
Money20/20
organizes the largest global events enabling payments and financial services
innovation for connected commerce at the intersection of mobile, retail,
marketing services, data and technology. With 10,000+ attendees, including more
than 1,000 CEOs, from over 3,000 companies and 75 countries, expected at its
2016 U.S. event, Money20/20 is critical to realizing the vision of disruptive
ways in which consumers and businesses manage, spend and borrow money.
Money20/20 will be held at The Venetian in Las Vegas, October 23-26, 2016.
In
just four years, Money20/20 fundamentally disrupted the status quo and
established an entirely new and ground-breaking scale and standard for industry
events. https://www.money2020.com
Bitcoin Stocks Directory at Investorideas.com
Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTC:GBTC) is designed for sophisticated investors looking for exposure to
bitcoin in a simple investment vehicle. The Bitcoin Investment Trust addresses
the confusing and cumbersome experience of buying, storing and safekeeping
large quantities of bitcoins as an investment. Launched in 2013, the Bitcoin
Investment Trust is sponsored by Grayscale Investments LLC (Grayscale), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Digital Currency Group and an affiliate of
SecondMarket, Inc. (marketing and distribution partner and authorized
participant). Grayscale has engaged leading service providers Ernst & Young
LLP (independent auditor), Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (legal
counsel), Continental Stock Transfer & Trust (transfer and administrative
agent), and Corporation Service Company (trustee).
Bitcoin Shop Inc. (OTC:BTCS) is a blockchain technology company that
provides transaction verification services for digital currency. BTCS is
building a universal digital currency platform with the goal of enabling users
to engage in the digital currency ecosystem through one point of access. BTCS
continues to actively partner and integrate with strategic digital currency
technology companies who provide products or services that are complementary to
its business strategy. BTCS 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.
GoldMoney Inc. (TSX:XAU.V) formerly BitGold Inc. - is a global,
full-reserve and gold-based financial services and technology group, offering
precious metals custody and wealth services, trading and execution, and
independent research to individual investors and institutions. GoldMoney
Inc.is a mission-driven financial technology company traded on the
Toronto Stock Exchange that operates the world’s largest 100%-reserved
gold-based savings and payments network. Goldmoney® provides financial services
as a trusted third-party, combining the unique attributes of gold with
technology-driven innovation. Through Goldmoney Personal and Goldmoney
Business, anyone with Internet access can buy, sell, transfer, earn, or redeem
physical allocated gold on the network. Goldmoney Wealth offers bespoke
precious metals custody and wealth services, trading and execution, card
services, tax-free retirement accounts and independent research to high net
worth individual investors and institutions. Goldmoney Inc. has over 1,200,000
user signups from more than 150 countries and $1.8 billion in client assets
under administration.
NetCents Technology Inc. (CSE: NC) is an electronic payments
technology company offering consumers and merchants online services for
managing electronic payments by a variety of payments methods through its
processing platform. NetCents works with its financial partners, mobile
operators, exchanges, etc. to streamline the process and user experience of
transacting online. The NetCents platform is integrated into the Automated
Clearing House (“ACH”) through the Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”, “Royal Bank”).
NetCents is available for deposits from 194 Countries around the World,
providing you with the freedom to choose to Pay. Your Way.
Newnote
Financial Corp. (CSE: NEU;
OTCQB: NWWTF;
Frankfurt:1W4.F)
is pioneering innovative
crypto-currency and Bitcoin related software products and services geared at
the growing business segment of this bourgeoning market. The Company owns and
operates the Cointrader.net Bitcoin Exchange, PayIvy.com Online Store Builder,
CoinExchange Android App, BitVisits.com Paid-to-Surf Advertising Platform,
Bitcoin ATM Machines in London, Tokyo and Vancouver in addition to several
other crypto-currency related assets. Newnote has positioned itself to be a
leading contender in delivering opportunities to startup businesses world-wide
and continues to create new opportunities for its clients and its shareholders.
Newnote has a clear vision on the direction in which this new and unique
business is headed and is continually adjusting and adopting new business
practices in both technology and the policies & procedures required by
banks and securities regulators.
Overstock.com (NasdaqGM:OSTK) is an online shopping retailer based in Salt Lake City, Utah that
sells a broad range of products at low prices including furniture, rugs,
bedding, electronics, clothing, and jewelry. Worldstock.com is a fair trade
department dedicated to selling artisan-crafted products from around the world
whereas Main Street Revolution supports small businesses across the U.S. by
providing them a national customer base. Overstock has additional
community-focused initiatives such as a Farmers Market and pet adoption
service. Forbes ranked Overstock in its list of the Top 100 Most Trustworthy
Companies in 2014. Overstock sells internationally under the name O.co. As part
of Overstock.com, Inc.'s effort to encourage mainstream adoption of digital
currencies like Bitcoin, the online retailer installed a Bitcoin ATM at its
corporate headquarters in Salt Lake City. The ATM is accessible 24 hours a day
and allows the public to convert U.S. dollars to Bitcoin, and Bitcoin to U.S.
dollars. Overstock.com began accepting Bitcoin as a purchase payment option in
January 2014.
Vogogo Inc. (TSX:VGO.V) is a publicly traded
payment services company with integrated risk management and compliance.
Founded in 2008, Vogogo designed, built and launched its web-based payment
processing technology while growing its expertise in software development,
payments, risk management, compliance and related financial services. Vogogo is
now executing on its plan to serve global markets. The plan focuses on market
opportunities where Vogogo believes it has a competitive advantage due to its
positioning and technology
WPCS International Incorporated (NasdaqCM:WPCS) provides contracting services to the public services, healthcare,
energy and corporate enterprise markets in the United States and China. In
December 2013 the company acquired BTX Trader LLC. he acquired firm is now a wholly-owned subsidiary
of WPCS International. TX Trader is touted as the first trading platform to
allow users to execute orders on five of the most popular bitcoin exchanges.
The software also lets users place stop-loss orders on trades, monitor
real-time price feeds and use various charting tools.
Currency Market:
About Investorideas.com - News that Inspires Big Ideas
Sectors we cover in include mining, energy,
renewable energy, water stocks, food and beverage (including organic and LOHAS,
wine), defense and security, biotech, technology and mobile. We have also expanded
our global coverage to include Latin American stocks, the Middle East, sports
and entertainment.
Follow stocks in your favourite stock sector with
Investor Ideas stock directories
Disclaimer/Disclosure:
Investorideas.com is a digital publisher of third party sourced news, articles
and equity research as well as creates original content, including video,
interviews and articles. Original content created by investorideas is protected
by copyright laws other than syndication rights. Our site does not make
recommendations for purchases or sale of stocks, services or products. Nothing
on our sites should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell
products or securities. All investment involves risk and possible loss of
investment. This site is currently compensated for news publication and
distribution, social media and marketing, content creation and more. Contact
each company directly regarding content and press release questions. Disclosure
is posted for each compensated news release, content published /created if
required but otherwise the news was not compensated for and was published for
the sole interest of our readers and followers. More disclaimer info: http://www.investorideas.com/About/Disclaimer.asp.
Additional info regarding BC Residents and global
Investors: Effective September 15 2008 - all BC investors should review all OTC
and Pink sheet listed companies for adherence in new disclosure filings and
filing appropriate documents with Sedar. Read for more info: http://www.bcsc.bc.ca/release.aspx?id=6894. Global investors must adhere to regulations of each country.
Contact Investorideas.com
800-665-0411
