Ricardo Carrasco

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ricardo@bitrates.com
ricardo@bitrates.com

Ricardo is from Barquisimeto, Venezuela. He is a Biologist with a focus in Fungal Biology, Plant Ecophysiology and Molecular Ecology. He is also a musician wannabe, and a foodie. He is in love with nature and with the human experience, and as such, seeks to truly understand them through science. He cultivates several species of plants and fungi and loves to watch them grow. He is interested in Psychology, Gastronomy, Economy, Evolution, Languages, and Biotechnology and even more interested in all things related to Fintech, Data Science, Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency. Ricardo is a resident of Venezuela.

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Forbes Goes Blockchain in Collaboration with Civil Publishing Platform

Forbes and the Civil platform have entered a partnership to promote trustworthy and sustainable journalism through the use of blockchain tech.
Industry Oct 10, 2018 - 1 min, 44 sec read
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First Blockchain-Based Commodities Trading Platform Set to Launch by End of Year

The first Blockchain platform backed by global banks and trading firms for commodities trading is expected by end of year.
Industry Sep 21, 2018 - 1 min, 9 sec read
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Report Finds 72% of Finance Executives Believe Cryptocurrency is Here to Stay

A recent report published by Greenwich Associates shows that 72% survey respondents think cryptocurrencies are here to stay.
Industry Sep 14, 2018 - 1 min, 21 sec read
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Coinbase Reportedly Exploring Crypto ETF with Help from Wall Street Firm BlackRock

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Industry Sep 07, 2018 - 1 min, 42 sec read
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Huobi Buys Controlling Shares of HKEX-Listed Firm, Opening Door to Public Listing

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Industry Aug 29, 2018 - 1 min, 15 sec read
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Tells Bloomberg Organic Crypto Adoption is Coming

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Industry Aug 16, 2018 - 1 min, 33 sec read
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Exclusive Interview with Popo Chen: Founder/CEO of Cobinhood and the DEXON Project

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Industry Aug 15, 2018 - 5 min, 18 sec read
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Overstock Signs Agreement with World Bank to Bring Blockchain to Developing Countries

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Industry Aug 03, 2018 - 2 min, 15 sec read
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Nobel Winning Economist and Former Microsoft Chief Economist Join Blockchain Firm

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Industry Aug 02, 2018 - 1 min, 59 sec read
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IBM Teams with CLS and Major Banks to Test Blockchain App Store for Financial Firms

IBM and the CLS group have announced a new PoC for a blockchain-based app store for financial institutions called LedgerConnect.
Industry Jul 31, 2018 - 1 min, 47 sec read
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