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_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-09-kodak.md

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+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "kodakmoment.png"
+title: "Barclays Ex-CEO Says Banks Face A ‘Kodak Moment’ in FinTech Threat"
+original-author: Soren K.Group 
+original-link: https://www.marketslant.com/article/blockchain-barclays-ex-ceo-admits-banks-face-kodak-moment
+---
+
+Former Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins, who in the past stated that financial technologies or FinTech will substantially disrupt the traditional banking system, and the industry as a whole in what he called “Uber-like disruptions”, has now made a similar claim. Jenkins stated that banks are going to face what he called a “Kodak moment” if they don’t take steps to avoid it, meaning they will become irrelevant if they can’t keep up with rapidly developing financial technologies.
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+Antony Jenkins told CNBC at the Money 20/20 Europe FinTech conference that as technologies develop, “different ways of doing banking and financial services” are going to be created, and even though these can lead to better efficiency, they can also give banks an existential crisis.
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+Speaking about the technology that enabled massive cryptocurrency growth, blockchain technology, Jenkins stated:
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+“Now we will see the possibility – not necessarily the probability – of what we call a ‘Kodak moment’, where increasingly banks become irrelevant to their customers. Banks can avoid that, but they have to act now, and what they really need to do is think about innovation, but also transformation, doing something radically different”
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+The former CEO added that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are merely the beginning of a new era for banking. So much so that, in the future, he believes banks may not even exist anymore, using blockchain technology as an example of disruption
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+Former chief information officer of UBS Oliver Bussman reverberated Jenkin’s comments, adding that removing the middle man is possible thanks to this type of technology, meaning a new decentralized business model may be emerging. Bussman then added that startups are using Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) to get funding.
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+To help banks avoid the “Kodak moment”, both Jenkins and Bussman recommended a shift in the current banking industry, to new open banking platforms that allow third-parties to manage their finances with the use of AI and blockchain technology. Moreover, headhunting experts in these areas, as well as big data and cybersecurity, was recommended.
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+A FinTech Bias by the Former Banker?
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+As CNBC pointed out, when Jenkins left Barclays he created a FinTech company dubbed 10X Future Technologies. The fact that he stands up for financial technologies, while owning a company related to them, could indicate he is merely trying to help himself.
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+Moreover, he had in the past made a very similar claim, in which he stated that core banking principles are going to be challenged in the future thanks to AI and blockchain technology. Then again, the fact that he proposes a solution and keeps warning banks about the potential of financial technologies, seems to show that he truly cares about the industry’s evolution.
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_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-10-rap.md

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+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "dashoffrap.png"
+title: "Dash Off (Mask Off Remix)"
+original-author: Dash Force News 
+original-link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs2l7Eah4eY&feature=youtu.be
+---
+
+<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qs2l7Eah4eY" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-11-3SimpleSteps.md

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+---
+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "3SimpleSteps.png"
+title: "How to Buy Dash in 3 Simple Steps – A Beginner’s Guide"
+original-author: ERIC WOLFF 
+original-link: https://99bitcoins.com/how-to-buy-dash-in-3-simple-steps-a-beginners-guide/
+---
+
+Dash Is Digital Cash
+
+Dash is a popular open source, peer to peer (P2P), decentralized cryptocurrency that offers a number of advantages over fiat currency, Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies.  The Dash Core team consists of around 50 employees who are continually improving the protocol.  By focusing on ease of use, exposure, and technological advancements, expect Dash to be a long-term player in the cryptocurrency space.
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+Dash started out at around $11 in the beginning of 2017 and has increased in value to over $200 throughout the year with a market cap of over $1.5 billion. It’s currently the 5th largest altcoin out there.
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+
+What Are The Advantages Of Dash?
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+According to the Dash company website, Dash is “digital cash” that can be spent anywhere.  Dash enables a feature called PrivateSend that mixes coins through Masternodes in order to make it nearly impossible to track a transaction from start to finish.
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+Dash also has a feature called InstantSend, allowing payments to confirm in less than a second, while avoiding the double spend problem that is a common concern with other cryptocurrencies.  In addition, Dash is secure, as transactions are confirmed by miners who collectively host thousands of servers around the world.
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+Simply put, Dash allows people to purchase everyday items as quickly and privately as they would with cash.
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+What Advantages Does Dash Have Over Bitcoin?
+
+Dash has a number of advantages over Bitcoin, as it ensures nearly instantaneous, private transactions.  These two features, along with high-quality security will likely enable continued adoption, especially for real world transactions that require speed and anonymity.
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+Realistically, Bitcoin won’t ever be used for everyday transactions like buying milk and bread, unless its core protocol changes dramatically.  In addition, anyone looking for privacy will choose Dash over Bitcoin, as Bitcoin isn’t completely anonymous.
+
+Want to buy some Dash? Here are the steps:
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+Step 1 – Get a Dash Wallet
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+Before starting the process of buying Dash you’ll need to get a Dash wallet. Much like Bitcoin wallets, there are different types of Dash wallets. For large amounts of Dash always use a hardware wallet. If you’re just “playing” with the currency a mobile or desktop wallet will do as well.
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+Dash Desktop Wallets
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+The easiest way to store and use Dash is to use a desktop wallet like the Electrum Dash Wallet.  However, this wallet doesn’t have a lot of the desirable features like InstantSend and PrivateSend so it may not be the best choice for users who are looking for full scale functionality.
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+Anyone looking for all the benefits of Dash should use the Dash Core wallet available for Mac, Linux, and Windows.
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+Dash Hardware Wallet
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+Using a Dash hardware wallet available from Trezor, KeepKey, or Ledger is a secure way to use and store Dash for an extended period of time.
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+Dash Mobile Wallets
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+There are a few mobile Dash wallets available for both Android and iOS.  Jaxx is the most popular choice for both platforms.  In addition, iPhone users can use DashWallet v.0.9.  Hash Engineering Solutions and Coinomi also make Dash mobile wallets for Android exclusively.
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+Step 2 – Buy Dash
+
+Purchasing Dash or any cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin, is often far trickier than it should be for anyone who is new to this industry.  Individuals who already own Bitcoin can simply trade it for Dash on a number of different cryptocurrency exchange websites (e.g. Changelly, Shapeshift).
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+Unfortunately, people who are trying to exchange fiat for Dash face an uphill battle.  Anyone who has been involved in the cryptocurrency space for some time knows how hard it used to be to purchase Bitcoin. Don’t worry though, times are changing, as there are new ways to purchase Dash directly with cash that we will discuss shortly.
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+Purchase Dash with a Wire Transfer
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+BitPanda – Allows you to buy Dash using your credit card, Skrill account, SEPA transfer or SOFORT transfer. Buying on Bitpanda requires verification and buying limits are relatively low (600 euros). BitPanda is available in Europe only.
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+BTC-e – One of the oldest Bitcoin exchanges around. Allows you to deposit USD, RUR or EUR through a wire transfer. You can then exchange Dash directly for fiat.
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+Kraken – Another well respected altcoin exchange. Kraken allows you to fund your account with USD or EUR through a wire transfer and then buy Dash directly.
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+AnyCoinDirect  – A website that makes it relatively easy to purchase Dash directly through a SEPA transfer for customers who are located in Europe.  They are the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in Europe and their fees aren’t overly expensive.  After being verified, it takes about 2 days to receive Dash.
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+Buy Dash Directly With Cash
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+Dash ATMs – There are three locations in the United States, in Oregon, Florida, and New York, where users can buy Dash directly from an ATM.  While the fees are high, this is one of the easiest ways to acquire Dash.  ATM locations to purchase BTC and other cryptocurrencies can be found at CoinATMRadar.
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+WallofCoins – Users can buy Dash at near spot price by simply depositing cash at a local bank in many countries like the United States.  In addition, WallofCoins is available in Canada, Brazil, Germany, Latvia, Poland, and the Philippines.
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+A chat with customer support revealed that they can sell Dash at nearly the going market rate, as they are an escrow service, simply holding a seller’s coins for them.  By offering this escrow service, they are able to facilitate a fiat to cryptocurrency transaction relatively inexpensively and send Dash directly to buyers quickly.
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+After cash deposit verification, it takes about 15 minutes to receive Dash.  When it comes down to it, people who want to purchase Dash directly with cash can do so for about a 1% fee, while avoiding having to purchase Bitcoin first.  It should be noted that people who want to purchase Bitcoin, can also do so at WallofCoins, simplifying the process of purchasing cryptocurrency substantially.
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+Exchange Bitcoin For Dash
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+If you’ve already purchased Bitcoin, moving it to one of the main exchanges like ShapeShift, Changelly, Kraken, Poloniex, BTC-e, or Bitfinex allows one to easily trade Bitcoin for Dash.
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+Step 3 – Move the Dash coins to your wallet
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+Once you finish buying Dash don’t forget to move the coins into your personal wallet. Never leave coins on an exchange as they can be lost or stolen. Once the coins reach your wallet you officially own Dash.
+

_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-12-9thDASHATM.md

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+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "9thDASHATM.png"
+title: "9th DASH ATM Installed in Florida"
+original-author: techwizardry 
+original-link: https://steemit.com/cryptocurrency/@techwizardry/9th-dash-atm-installed-in-florida
+---
+
+Florida-based Bitcoin ATM operator ByteyFederal, which added DASH support to eight of its machines in Florida at the beginning of July, has added a new DASH-branded ATM inside the Florida Keys visitor center in Key Largo.
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+The new ATM allows only fiat-to-crypto transactions and buyers will be paying a 15.1% fee.
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+![Alt desc](/assets/img/9thDASHATM_2.jpeg)
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+Lee from ByteFederal installing the new ATM, Image via Dash AeroSports‏ on Twitter
+According to CoinATMradar, buyers will be allowed to purchase a maximum of $9500 worth of DASH per transaction, with a daily limit of $95,000.
+
+Although ByteFederal has enabled DASH on its other ATMs, this is ByteFederal's first DASH-branded ATM in the state. In a statement to Dash AeroSports, ByteFederal said:
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+"This is ATM #1 of the first wave of ATMs we are introducing. First joint-venture between DASH AeroSports and ByteFederal!"
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+DASH ATM image by Razor-Forex

_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-12-postoffice.md

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+---
+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "postoffice.png"
+title: "Bitcoin, Ether, Dash and Litecoin Now Sold at 1800+ Austrian Post Offices"
+original-author: Kevin Helms
+original-link: https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-ether-dash-and-litecoin-1800-austrian-post-offices/
+---
+
+Bitcoin, ether, dash and litecoin can now be purchased at over 1,800 post office locations throughout Austria. This is possible due to a partnership between bitcoin broker Bitpanda and Austria’s leading postal service provider, Austrian Post.
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+1,800+ Postal Locations
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+Bitcoin, Ether, Dash and Litecoin Now Sold at 1800+ Austrian Post OfficesEuropean bitcoin broker Bitpanda was founded in October 2014 as Coinimal. The Vienna startup rebranded as Bitpanda in June 2016. The company claims to have over 300,000 users currently, with almost 200 million euros in transaction volume.
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+On Tuesday, Bitpanda announced that bitcoin, ether, dash, and litecoin can now be purchased at all postal locations throughout Austria. According to the Post’s website, there are “more than 1,800 postal branches and Austrian Post partners throughout Austria.”
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+Bitpanda believes that by partnering with the Post, it will increase both its user base as well as its transaction volume. The company’s co-founder Eric Demuth said:
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+Digital currencies will become central points in our daily lives, but they are not in conflict with classical currencies.
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+Buying Bitpanda Vouchers
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+At any post office counter in Austria, customers can buy Bitpanda’s paper vouchers in denominations of 50, 100 or 500 euros. After purchasing, they will receive a code per voucher to redeem for their choice of the four cryptocurrencies on the Bitpanda website.
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+This service is called “Bitpanda to go” and is exclusively offered through the Post. “All you need is an email address,” the company explained. There are currently three verification levels; starter, bronze, and gold. A fourth level, silver, will be coming soon. Only the starter level is needed to redeem vouchers, which only requires an email address to verify. For other services, “the verification level of your account determines how many bitcoins you can buy/sell each day. A higher verification level will lead to higher limits in your account,” the company detailed.
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+Some Other Redemption Cards
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+Bitcoin, Ether, Dash and Litecoin Now Sold at 1800+ Austrian Post OfficesBitpanda is not the first to offer physically-sold, redeemable vouchers for bitcoin. In nearby France, the European bitcoin broker Bitit offers prepaid gift cards for euros that work similarly to Bitpanda’s vouchers. The cards are now part of a network of physical gift cards that are sold at over 150,000 locations across Europe, according to the exchange.
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+South Korea’s Coinplug exchange also sells bitcoins at convenience stores. Their vouchers called Okbitcards are available at over 4,000 7-11 and Ministop locations across the country, redeemable through a smartphone app. In Canada, Bitaccess offers a similar service using Flexepin vouchers at 6,000 locations.
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+In next-door Switzerland, the nation’s federal railway company, SBB, started selling bitcoins directly from their ticketing kiosks late last year.
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_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-12-whydash.md

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+---
+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "whydash.png"
+title: "Why DASH "
+original-author: CryptoBud
+original-link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mQdaUq9Qvc&feature=youtu.be
+---
+
+<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-mQdaUq9Qvc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-14-akadip.md

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+---
+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "akadip.png"
+title: "Dash first Improvement Proposal:(aka DIP)"
+original-author: Andy Freer
+original-link: https://www.dash.org/forum/threads/introducing-dash-improvement-proposals-starting-with-2mb-block-implementation.15789/
+---
+
+Hi everyone,
+
+I'm pleased to announce the publication of our first Dash Improvement Proposal, aka DIP, related to the initial scaling of the network to 2MB blocks that was agreed by a network vote last year:
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+<https://github.com/dashpay/dips/blob/master/dip-0001.md>
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+Modelled on the Bitcoin BIPs, we will follow a similar process and start to publish key future changes to Dash as DIPs to enable public peer review prior to implementation. 
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+This is part of our transition to a more open and academic research & development process and we currently have a further 9 DIPs in draft form being prepared covering much of the Evolution architecture that we will publish over the coming months.
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+DIP 001 was authored by Darren Tap, who joined the Core Team recently. Darren earned his Ph.D. in 2007 studying Algebraic Geometry under Uli Walther at Purdue University. Since graduation he has taught mathematics at several colleges and universities, provided database guidance to a middle size company, and has been studying bitcoin since 2011.
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+Other core developers who contributed directly to DIP 001 are UdjinM6, Timothy Flynn, Ilya Savinov, Will Wray and Nathan Marley.
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+DIP 001 development is currently in progress for planned release in an update in early September. 
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+@nmarley who led Sentinel development and is now an Evolution team lead will manage the DIP repository going forward.
+
+Best,
+Andy Freer

_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-14-coreinchina.md

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+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "coreinchina.png"
+title: "Dash Core coming to China ; )"
+original-author: CYNTHIA TURCOTTE
+original-link: http://bitcoinist.com/2017-btc-blockchain-international-summit-date-announced/
+---
+
+In September, Bitcoin and blockchain experts and industry leaders from around the world will gather in Beijing, China to discuss the current state of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology as well as how each will impact the future.
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+The 2017 BTC & Blockchain International Summit will be held on September 9, 2017, at the Sofitel Wanda Beijing Hotel in Beijing, China. Attendance is expected to be well into the thousands and includes prominent members of the cryptocurrency community as well as representatives from media outlets and industry-leading businesses.
+
+NOTABLE GUEST SPEAKERS
+
+A preliminary list of guest speakers provided to Bitcoinist by the summit’s organizer, BitKan, reads like a Who’s Who list of the best and brightest in Bitcoin and blockchain technology. At the time of this writing, confirmed speakers include:
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+Blockchain.info Founder Nicolas Cary
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+Bitmain CEO Wu Jihan
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+Bitcoin.com CEO Roger Ver
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+Huobi CEO Li Lin
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+Dash Core team
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+Rootstock CEO Diego Gutiérrez Zaldívar
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+Wings CEO Stas Oskin
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+BitKan CEO Liu Yang
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+Although specific discussion panels have yet to be confirmed, topics are expected to cover the cryptocurrency industry and market conditions both in China and globally as well as current blockchain technology and projects and future applications.
+
+One of the highlights of the summit is the much-anticipated premiere of what is being called “the First BTC Documentary about China”. The documentary, titled Bitcoin: Shape The Future, examines the history of Bitcoin in China as well as the emerging industries it has spawned.
+
+According to a representative of BitKan:
+
+The documentary introduces the history of Bitcoin in China since 2009. From mining factories to headquarters of exchanges, we have interviewed 20+ industry’s leaders to witness the developement of the whole bitcoin industry in China.
+Shaping the Future of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Tech
+
+SHAPING THE FUTURE OF CRYPTOCURRENCY AND BLOCKCHAIN TECH
+
+Recent record-breaking price surges of both Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as the announcement of several high-profile blockchain projects, have focused the global spotlight on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology like never before. Private companies and government agencies alike are realizing the benefits that embracing this new technology can bring.
+
+Such international attention also puts us at a crossroads. In a world of increasing government oversight, how do we move forward to achieve mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology without sacrificing privacy? How far-reaching are its possible application?
+
+These are all questions that will impact the future of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency as a whole, and blockchain technology. The BTC & Blockchain International Summit, and events like it, give us a voice in shaping that future.
+
+These are exciting times to be a part of the cryptocurrency community. 
+
+ABOUT BITKAN
+
+Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, BitKan is a comprehensive all-in-one Bitcoin services application. In addition to their OTC bitcoin trading platform, BitKan offers real-time price alerts, charts, mining pool monitoring, and more. Please visit their website to learn more or click here to download the BitKan app, available on both Google Play and the App Store.
+

_i18n/en/_posts/2017-07-14-festy.md

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+author: tungfa
+layout: post
+image: "festy.png"
+title: "Festy wristband lets users pay with Dash"
+original-author: TONY ZERUCHA
+original-link: http://www.banklesstimes.com/2017/07/13/festy-wristband-lets-users-pay-with-dash/
+---
+
+The Irish creators of discount gift card platform Bitcart have unveiled a QR code and NFC-integrated wristband which allows festival and bar hoppers to pay for food and drink with the cryptocurrency Dash.
+
+Festy is linked to a user’s Dash account, so funds are not stored with Festy at any point. Transactions occur in seconds with Dash’s InstantSend technology and retailers can cash out Dash for fiat currency. No card numbers or private keys are displayed during the purchase process, and users can top up their wristbands at branded ATMs or online.
+
+“Our partnership with Dash makes the perfect payment solution for everyday transactions,” Bitcart CEO Graham de Barra said. “Unlike existing traditional bank payments that take a two-five per cent fee, there is no cost on receiving Dash for merchants. Merchants accepting payments will never have a chargeback, and there are potentially enormous savings to be made compared to the crippling fees from existing payment solutions.”
+
+The company believes Festy is the answer to problems plaguing festivals such as high ATM withdrawal fees, expensive  middlemen, long lines, and security.
+
+“This is a product my friends and I would use, because who wants to take their personal belongings to a bar or festival when you don’t have to,” Dash VP of business development Daniel Diaz said. “And who wants to keep counting cash at the bar and putting change in your pocket? No one. Merchants are going to love it too. Incredibly low fees, lower than a debit and credit cards, and by the time they scan the wearable chip, the money transfer has been executed and settled, with no risk of a double charge or fraud.
+
+“There’s a growing amount of real world use cases for Dash as an attractive payment option, and it’s an exciting time ahead.”
+
+Mr. de Barra said Festy is compatible with every POS system accepting Visa contactless and any mobile phone or computer with NFC tags and offline payments using QR codes.
+
+A prototype will be introduced this week in Cork, Ireland at the Opera incubator where attendees will receive a pre-filled wristband and invitation allowing them to buy food and drink while also letting them tip the musician.
+
+A full public rollout is planned for early fall when Festy can be purchased at www.festypay.com.
+
+For a list of festivals where Festy will be available in a prototype, please see the following link: http://entertainment.ie/festivals/
+