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AML BitCoin (ABTC) Listed On Exrates Cryptocurrency Exchange

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AML BitCoin (ABTC) Listed On Exrates Cryptocurrency Exchange LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#ABTC--NAC Foundation, LLC, creator of AML BitCoin (ABTC), a patented AML/KYC compliant digital currency, announces it has commenced trading on Exrates. Reported by Business Wire 9 hours ago.

Democrats, GOP see tight Nevada race key to Senate control

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Democrats hoping to take control of the U.S. Senate in November believe one of their best chances to pick up a seat this year lies in battleground Nevada. Sen. Dean Heller is the only Republican running for re-election in the state that Democrat Hillary Clinton carried in 2016. Heller has spent […] Reported by Seattle Times 8 hours ago.

BALLY’S LAS VEGAS COMPLETES $125 MILLION RENOVATION OF 2,052 ROOMS IN NEW RESORT TOWER

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Every Guest Room Renovated Within the Last Four Years, Donated $1 Million in Furniture to Charities and Hurricane Harvey Relief

Las Vegas, May 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Located in the center of the action on the Strip, Bally’s Las Vegas has completed a $125 million redesign of 2,052 guest rooms and suites in the new Resort Tower. Nearly every guest room at Bally’s Las Vegas has been renovated within the last four years.

The latest redesign features neutral, dark wood tones and striking pops of red throughout decorative accents and fashionable wall coverings, with various geometric patterns that create a contemporary feel. Additional highlights of the new rooms include USB charging stations, chic lounge furniture and reimagined bathrooms with spacious glass-enclosed showers.

“Conveniently located at the center of the Las Vegas Strip, Bally’s welcomes a wide variety of guests from business to leisure travelers,” says David Hoenemeyer, regional president of Bally’s Las Vegas. “We are committed to providing the best experience for our guests, and design-savvy rooms are a key component of elevating their stay.”

In 2018, Caesars Entertainment plans to renovate approximately 3,735 rooms in Las Vegas as part of its strategic Las Vegas room renovation plan, resulting in more than 15,500 renovated rooms (67 percent) since 2014. The company’s total Las Vegas room inventory is approximately 23,150. The recent Bally’s Las Vegas renovation followed the completion of the Jubilee Tower rooms and suites in early 2014.

As part of Caesars Entertainment’s Code Green initiative, which aims to reduce landfill waste by 50 percent by 2020, the company donated a majority of the furniture from the renovation to charitable organizations. Caesars Entertainment donated more than 2,000 rooms of furniture from Bally’s Las Vegas – more than $1.1 million in estimated value – to Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, hurricane relief efforts in Houston, Texas, and other non-profit agencies.

Bally’s Las Vegas rooms are oversized in comparison to most hotel rooms on the Las Vegas Strip, with standard rooms measuring approximately 450 square feet and suites spanning more than 3,000 square feet. Centrally-located Bally’s Las Vegas is steps away from various Las Vegas landmarks and attractions and is a stop on the Las Vegas Monorail line.

Design highlights of the renovated guest rooms and suites include the following:

*Resort Room: *Measuring more than 440 square feet, the new Resort Room offers one king or two queen pillowtop beds, chocolate brown lounge furniture and a 55-inch flat-screen TV. Additional amenities include an upgraded bathroom with a backlit mirror and rain shower.

*Resort Studio Suite:* The new 590-square-foot Resort Studio Suite features one king or two queen pillowtop beds, a wet bar and an additional sitting area. Guests can also enjoy a 55-inch flat-screen TV and an upgraded bathroom.

*Resort Executive Suite:* Measuring 650 square feet, the new Resort Executive suite includes one king pillowtop bed, a comfortable living area and a 65-inch flat-screen TV. Guests can relax in this suite’s unique soaking tub located in the middle of the room, just a few steps away from the bed. The redesigned bathroom also features a free-standing shower and two vanities with sinks.

*Resort Premium Suite:* The new one-bedroom, 1,500-square-foot Resort Premium Suite features one king pillowtop bed, a unique soaking tub in the room, an upgraded bathroom and a 65-inch flat-screen TV. Perfect for entertaining, the separate living room offers a second 65-inch flat-screen TV, ample lounge seating, a six-seat dining table and a large wet bar with seating around an additional 55-inch flat-screen TV.

*Resort Presidential Suite: *The focal points of the new two-story Resort Presidential Suite are the towering staircase leading to a balcony and secluded bedroom and the floor-to-ceiling windows. The 890-square-foot, one-bedroom suite includes a wet bar, a dining area and a living room on the first floor, along with the option to upgrade to up to four bedrooms.

The new Resort Tower suites are part of the Caesars Suites program, where guests can conveniently book more than 2,000 suites and villas within Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas portfolio on one comprehensive website, caesarssuites.com.

 

*Bally’s Las Vegas*

Bally’s Las Vegas is located on the center of the world-renowned Las Vegas Strip, across from Caesars Palace and next to Paris Las Vegas. The 44-acre resort consists of two 26-story hotel towers including the new Resort Tower and offers more than 2,800 guestrooms, including 244 suites. Bally’s Las Vegas features highly acclaimed restaurants including BLT Steak and Sea Thai, as well as the famous Sterling Brunch, a relaxing pool oasis, a lavish spa and casino space featuring a poker room, 1,500 slot machines and a first-class Race & Sports Book known for its stadium-style seating and abundance of high-definition television screens. The iconic Jubilee Theater features the world’s greatest award-winning magicians in the thrilling live stage show, Masters of Illusion. In the Windows Showroom, Las Vegas actor, singer, entertainer legend, Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton returns to the stage with his all-new and original production, “Wayne Newton: Up Close and Personal.” Bally’s Las Vegas is operated by Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit ballyslasvegas.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Bally’s Las Vegas on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram.

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CONTACT: Erica Johnson McElroy
Caesars Entertainment
702-880-6942
EJohnsonmcelroy@caesarspalace.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 8 hours ago.

10-Year-Old Girl Takes Bullet While Shielding Baby Brother

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A 10-year-old girl in Las Vegas is being called a hero after she used her own body as a shield to save her baby brother during a parking lot gun battle. Reported by cbs4.com 7 hours ago.

Man pleads guilty but mentally ill to terrorist charge

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man who authorities say was inspired by the shooter in Las Vegas’ October mass shooting has pleaded guilty but mentally ill to a terrorist charge. According to a plea agreement reached Thursday, 23-year-old Calin Hodges could face between one and six years in prison, but prosecutors do not plan on […] Reported by Seattle Times 7 hours ago.

SmartMetric Reports 80% Of Credit Card Holders Are Concerned About Card Fraud While Other Research Shows 74% Of Consumers Value Security Over Rewards When Deciding Between Credit Cards

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NEW YORK, May 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB:SMME) – Security for credit card users is the single biggest issue uppermost in their minds.  SmartMetric contracted an independent research company that surveyed Visa Credit Card holders in the United States.  80 percent of the surveyed Visa credit card holders said that they were concerned about credit card fraud and identity theft.Another independent consumer research commissioned by TSYS, ranked 74 percent ranked security and fraud protection as their number one priority.  Only 26 percent of the same consumers ranked transaction rewards attached to their card as being important.

*Shopping for a New Card: Rewards or Security*

74% Ranked #1 for security and fraud protection” (1)

26% Ranked #1 for rewards offered

"This research is in line with our own independently commissioned research which shows 80% of a major brands credit card holders are concerned with credit card and identity fraud," said today SmartMetric’s President and CEO, Chaya Hendrick.

SmartMetric has developed a fingerprint biometric credit card that uses the cardholders fingerprint to unlock the card as they insert the card into a retail point of sale card reader or ATM.  *There are now over 6 Billion chip cards issued globally.  The SmartMetric fingerprint in-the-card biometric fingerprint scanner is built to work with existing banking chip card payments infrastructure without the need of equipment or backend systems change.*

One of the features of the biometric card developed by SmartMetric is that it has a rechargeable battery inside which in turn allows the card to be used at both standard retail card readers as well as ATM’s.  This is an important product feature since while many credit card users may infrequently use their credit card in an ATM being able to do so is important for card customers.  Discussions with leading card issuing banks has confirmed that they would not be happy issuing a credit card that did not allow their customers to be able to use it in an ATM if they chose to, said Chaya Hendrick.

SmartMetric biometric cards are available to Banks in the United States through SmartMetric’s industry distributor, PROTEC.  PROTEC Secure Card (PSC), based in New Jersey, have years of experience in the Credit Card industry both in the USA and Latin America.    *PSC* is an *established Visa, MasterCard and Discover certified credit card manufacturer* that specializes in advanced high-quality credit card production for card issuing Banks in the United States along with Central and Latin America.  The company is a leader using the most updated equipment and technologies in their secure production facility. 

For more information concerning the new biometric secured credit and security card from PSC please contact Tracey Breckenridge at traceyb@protecsecurecard.com.

SmartMetric is a leading company in the field of biometrics using fingerprint scanning.  It manufacturers a super thin fingerprint reader that fits inside credit card thin cards, for payments and security.

To find out more about the SmartMetric biometric card solution please visit the company site at www.smartmetric.com.

To view the SmartMetric Biometric Card please follow this link - Video of the SmartMetric Biometric Card

(1) https://www.tsys.com/Assets/TSYS/downloads/rs_2016-us-consumer-payment-study.pdf

*Safe Harbor Statement: *Forward-Looking Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Also such forward-looking statements are within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may,""could,""expect,""intend,""plan,""seek,""anticipate,""believe,""estimate,""predict,""potential,""continue,""likely,""will,""would" and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by us and our management, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, if we are unable to access the capital necessary to fund current operations or implement our plans for growth; changes in the competitive environment in our industry and the markets where we operate; our ability to access the capital markets; and other risks discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, which filings are available from the SEC. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable laws. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.

*Important Additional Information*

Investors and security holders are urged to carefully review and consider each of SmartMetric Inc. public filings with the SEC, including but not limited to, if applicable, Annual Reports on Form 10-K, proxy statements, Current Reports on Form 8-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

*Contact Information*

USA Distributor:
*PROTEC Secure Card*
80 Corbett Way 
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Tracey Breckenridge
Tel. +1-732-542-0700  x 223 / 221/ 206/ 207 (English)
+1-732-542-0700 x 241 (Spanish)
traceyb@protecsecurecard.com

*SmartMetric, Inc. *
3960 Howard Hughes Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89169
+1.702.990.3687
chaya@smartmetric.com
www.smartmetric.com Reported by GlobeNewswire 7 hours ago.

Virgin Hyperloop One conducted its first Hyperloop test 2 years ago — here's what the company has done since

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Virgin Hyperloop One conducted its first Hyperloop test 2 years ago — here's what the company has done since **

· *Friday marks the second anniversary of the first major Hyperloop test, conducted by Virgin Hyperloop One in the desert north of Las Vegas in 2016. *
· *The test involved a sled traveling down a track at a top speed of 116 mph in an effort to demonstrate the propulsion system that would later carry the company's full-scale prototypes of Hyperloop pods.*
· *Virgin Hyperloop One holds the current Hyperloop test speed record of 240 mph.*
· *The company has said it is working to have three Hyperloop systems running by 2021.*

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Friday marks the second anniversary of the first major Hyperloop test, conducted by Virgin Hyperloop One in the desert north of Las Vegas.

The test involved a sled traveling down a track at a top speed of 116 mph in an effort to demonstrate the propulsion system that would later carry full-scale prototypes of the pods Virgin Hyperloop One will use when it introduces commercial Hyperloop systems. The company has said it is working to have three Hyperloop systems running by 2021.



And here's the Hyperloop test! pic.twitter.com/bGFMCSQfMZ

— Cadie Thompson (@CadieThompson) May 11, 2016


Hyperloop is a high-speed transit system first proposed by Elon Musk in a 2013 white paper. The system would send passengers in pressurized electric pods through vacuum-sealed tubes at over 600 mph.

Virgin Hyperloop One holds the current Hyperloop test speed record of 240 mph, which the company set in December. In April, Elon Musk has said he will attempt to break the record with a Tesla and SpaceX-branded Hyperloop pod traveling at half the speed of sound "soon."

While Musk is using his Boring Company to dig underground tunnels that could be used for Hyperloop systems, Virgin Hyperloop One is a leading contender to complete the first commercial Hyperloop system. Virgin Hyperloop One is also working on a Hyperloop system businesses can use to ship goods.

Here's a look at Virgin Hyperloop One's history and its plans for the future.

*SEE ALSO: Here's how Hyperloop One's massive, high-speed transport system could work*

-Virgin Hyperloop One was founded in 2014 as Hyperloop Technologies, Inc.--Richard Branson's Virgin Group announced an investment in the company in October, at which point the company changed its name to Virgin Hyperloop One.--The company's early ideas for Hyperloop routes have largely been focused in Asia, including India, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.-
See the rest of the story at Business Insider Reported by Business Insider 7 hours ago.

Sober in Sin City: Hedge funds focus on work at Las Vegas event

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LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - A hedge fund industry gathering in Las Vegas this week was far less decadent than those of the past, as big money investors focused less on gambling and champagne-soaked "Sin City" celebrations and more on the grind of vetting fund managers. Reported by Reuters 7 hours ago.

Horse roundup in mountains near Las Vegas draws protesters

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Protesters gathered at a community fire station to protest federal plans to trap about 200 wild horses in a mountain area northwest of Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management officials began the horse roundup Thursday, several days ahead of a planned […] Reported by Seattle Times 4 hours ago.

Texas college official hired for College of Southern Nevada

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — An administrator at a five-campus college district in Texas has been picked as the next president of the College of Southern Nevada. Federico Zaragoza said in a statement Friday by CSN that he wants to develop greatness and prestige at Nevada’s largest community college. He is due to start August 15 […] Reported by Seattle Times 4 hours ago.

'The Peg' and Vegas all in for place in Stanley Cup

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(Reuters) - Winnipeg has Portage and Main and black flies, Las Vegas has the Strip and Black Jack but both cities have hockey teams that have defied the odds and will face off in a best-of-seven series that will see one advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. Reported by Reuters 4 hours ago.

A Source of Fleury’s Success in Las Vegas? His New Goaltending Coach

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Dave Prior, a longtime coach in the N.H.L., has earned the nickname Moses for leading struggling goalies out of the wilderness. Reported by NYTimes.com 3 hours ago.

Radius Health to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Annual Healthcare Conference

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WALTHAM, Mass., May 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radius Health, Inc. (Nasdaq:RDUS) announced today that Jesper Høiland, President and Chief Executive officer and Pepe Carmona, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, will present a corporate update at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Annual Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. 

Information on the presentation is as follows:

Event:       Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2018 Annual Healthcare Conference
Date:       Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Time:       1:40 p.m. PDT
Location:       Encore Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

A live webcast of the presentation will be available by visiting the Investors section of Radius' website at http://ir.radiuspharm.com/events.cfm. A replay of the webcast will be archived on Radius' website for 30 days following the presentation.*About Radius*

Radius is a science-driven fully integrated biopharmaceutical company that is committed to developing and commercializing innovative endocrine therapeutics in the areas of osteoporosis and oncology. Radius' lead product, TYMLOS® (abaloparatide) injection, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis at high risk for fracture. The Radius clinical pipeline includes an investigational abaloparatide patch for potential use in osteoporosis; the investigational drug elacestrant (RAD1901) for potential use in hormone-receptor positive breast cancer; and the investigational drug RAD140, a non-steroidal, selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) under investigation for potential use in hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. For more information, please visit www.radiuspharm.com.

*Investor Relations Contact:*

Elhan Webb, CFA
Email: ewebb@radiuspharm.com
Phone: 617-551-4011 Reported by GlobeNewswire 3 hours ago.

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort Reopens on St. Maarten, Plans to Host Patriots Cheerleaders in July

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Resort’s new features will be the backdrop for the Patriots Cheerleaders’ Official 2019 Calendar.

ST. MAARTEN (PRWEB) May 12, 2018

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on St. Maarten has reopened just eight months after Hurricane Irma blew through the island, and the resort just announced it plans on hosting the Patriots Cheerleaders as they shoot their ever-popular annual swimsuit calendar and video productions.

“We’re overjoyed that Divi Little Bay has reopened and that they’re hosting the famed Patriots Cheerleaders this summer,” said Marco Galaverna, Divi Resorts President & COO. “Rebuilding the resort has been a labor of love for management and staff, and I know they can’t wait to welcome owners, guests, members, and now, the Patriots Cheerleaders too."

Fresh off a handful of charity events and appearances, the Patriots Cheerleaders selected Divi Little Bay on St. Maarten as their tropical destination to shoot their calendar and various videos from July 23 – 30. When they’re not striking a pose for the camera, the cheerleaders will be interacting with guests with plenty of meet & greet opportunities including autographs, photos, games, activities and parties and participating in a community outreach project on St. Maarten. Plus, the cheerleaders will also be giving out calendars and posters to guests who booked during their stay.

“The Patriots Cheerleaders have become known for their annual swimsuit calendar and video productions set in tropical destinations, and this year, we’re very excited to add an element of community service to the projects,” said the Patriots Cheerleaders’ Director Tracy Sormanti. “Since last year’s hurricane, the resort has undergone extensive reconstruction, and it’s our goal to showcase the results of both the island’s and the resort’s recovery efforts. St. Maarten is very much once again a vacation destination and the Divi Little Bay Beach Resort is the quintessential locale.”

Representing the 5X Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, the Patriots Cheerleaders entertain thousands of fans from the sidelines of Gillette Stadium, participate in goodwill missions and appearances and have entertained at high-profile events such as Super Bowls, Pro Bowls, and international games.

“We have a variety of exciting events planned for the week the Patriots Cheerleaders are here, so our guests and the people of St. Maarten have ample opportunities to meet the lovely ladies,” said Divi Little Bay’s General Manager Anne-Marie Brooks. “Plus, we’re really looking forward to welcoming back our owners, members and past guests so they can see all of the wonderful upgrades we’ve made throughout the resort.”

In July, the cheerleaders will take advantage of new amenities and features the newly rebuilt resort has to offer including:· - Units refreshed from top to bottom with all new lighting, furniture, window treatments, water-saving toilets, interior paint, shower doors, faucets, crown molding, baseboards, 49” LED TVs, laptop safes, bluetooth alarm/clock/radio, interior doors and hardware, patio doors, appliances, HVAC, in-room Wi-Fi, electrical devices and panels, solar water heaters, exterior lighting and repaired roofs.
· - Updated menus at Seabreeze Restaurant
· - Fort Amsterdam Cafe (formerly Bayview Cafe) has been transformed with gourmet coffee and a new menu
· - Updated Seabreeze pool
· - Newly reopened Aqua Mania water sports center
· - Indulgence by the Sea Spa
· - All on-site shops

Other features that are scheduled to reopen in the fall include:· - New eatery called The Shack featuring Caribbean BBQ, Jerk, Roti and more
· - Stunning new main pool, pureocean pool (formerly the Casitas Pool), which has been enlarged with a new pureocean pool bar, waterfalls and expansive pool seating area
· - New, modern look at pureocean Restaurant and terrace
· - Larger deck and fresh décor at Gizmo’s Bar & Grill
· - Updated Infinity pool
· - New kids space and game room

Plus, travelers who book between now and June 30, 2018 will receive 30% off with Divi's Cool Breeze & Palm Trees offer. With rates as low as $169 per night room only and $195 per person, per night all-inclusive, and travel dates through the end of 2018, it’s the perfect time to book.

Those interested in traveling during this special week can book an exclusive offer, which includes 30% off rates and free daily breakfast for two, now through July 5th for travel from July 23 – 30, 2018.

Divi Resorts and JetBlue have also sponsored a “Join The Party” trip where the public is invited to enter to win:

· - 7-night/8-day stay for 2 in a studio suite July 23 – 30, 2018, at Divi Little Bay Beach Resort on St. Maarten
· - 2 roundtrip flights on JetBlue (from anywhere JetBlue flies in the U.S.)

For official contest rules and to enter, visit http://www.diviresorts.com.

Divi’s Cool Breeze & Palm Trees offer runs from now until June 30, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET, for all 2018 travel dates. For reservations, book online at http://www.diviresorts.com/cool-breeze-palm-trees.htm or call 1-800-367-3484 (Toll-free US) or 1-919-419-3484 (International). For group reservations, please call 1-800-801-5550 or email groupsales@diviresorts.com.

This offer runs from now until through July 5, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. ET, for travel from July 23 – 30, 2018. For reservations, book online at http://www.diviresorts.com/divi-patriots-cheerleaders-2018.htm or call 1-800-367-3484 (Toll-free US) or 1-919-419-3484 (International). For group reservations, please call 1-800-801-5550 or email groupsales@diviresorts.com.

About Divi Resorts
Divi Resorts is the vacation expert of the Caribbean, with a collection of eight premium resorts spanning the five stunning Caribbean islands of Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St. Croix, and St. Maarten. For more information on Divi Resorts, call 1-800-367-3484 or visit http://www.diviresorts.com.

About JetBlue
JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale -Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 40 million customers a year to 102 cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of 1,000 daily flights. For more information please visit jetblue.com.

JetBlue is the leading carrier in Boston in number of flights, customers carried and nonstop destinations served. JetBlue customers can also take advantage of the airline’s more than a dozen partnerships with international carriers – such as Emirates, EL AL, Aer Lingus, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Cape Air – offering destinations around the world. The airline recently expanded its acclaimed Mint® offering to Las Vegas, San Diego and Seattle from Boston. Reported by PRWeb 16 hours ago.

Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Markets, Miners and Conferences

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Bitcoin Magazine’s Week in Review: Markets, Miners and Conferences While Bitmain creates new ASIC Antminers to mine any cryptocurrency running Equihash proof of work, the affected cryptocurrencies look at measures to prevent it. New York has a lot of news happening this week, with the New York Stock Exchange's parent company looking to get into bitcoin trading and Blockchain Week kicking off with the CDX Summit. South Korea continues to be a leader in blockchain technology, rolling out new partnerships with neighboring countries, and building out more blockchain technology.Featured stories by Colin Harper, Nick Marinoff and Aaron van Wirdum.

*Stay on top of the best stories in the bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Subscribe to our newsletter here.*

Bitmain’s Antminer Z9 Mini Designed to Mine Zcash, Threatens ASIC Resistance

Bitmain announced, via Twitter, the release of its new Antminer Z9 mini, an ASIC miner capable of mining any cryptocurrency running the Equihash proof-of-work (PoW) algorithm. This includes, most notably, Zcash, which is a decentralized and open-source cryptocurrency designed to offer users complete privacy in transactions. Zcash has always used the Equihash PoW mining algorithm to prevent the progress of Zcash ASIC miners and has predominantly been mined by general-purpose GPU chips.

The development of ASIC hardware is causing some cryptocurrencies to change their proof-of-work mining algorithm. Bitcoin Gold has a hard fork coming to defeat it and Monero has already modified their mining algorithm to counter ASIC hardware.

GlobalData: South Korea Among the World’s Leading Markets for Blockchain Technology

According to analytics firm GlobalData, South Korea has become a leader in the blockchain community. Businesses like Korea Telecom are already working to determine how the blockchain can be used to lessen production expenses and generate new types of revenue. Representatives of the South Korean telephone giant have already joined with Sprint and Japan’s SoftBank to launch a “blockchain-powered data roaming service” in the coming weeks. Executives say the company has big plans to use the blockchain to power “finance, IoT, smart energy and healthcare businesses.”

South Korea is also attracting businesses from neighboring countries like Japan, whose social messaging platform Line is set to launch a blockchain subsidiary known as Unblock within South Korea’s borders. The purpose of the subsidiary will be to further study the blockchain and determine how it can best be applied to the company’s remaining divisions. As the nation leads the blockchain revolution, neighboring regions are also taking the bait and looking into how blockchain technology can best be utilized to further cement operational security and efficiency.

NYT Report: Parent Company to NYSE Is Planning a Bitcoin Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), wants to establish its own cryptocurrency exchange. According to New York Times (NYT) sources, ICE has been in talks with legacy banks and financial institutions to facilitate swap contracts for potential bitcoin trading. These contracts would essentially allow banks to buy contracts for bitcoin, giving the exchange sure anchors of liquidity. Once an exchange user buys one of these contracts, cash changes hands and the corresponding bitcoin would appear in their wallet the next day. The report reveals that the exchange, which would be built with “large investors” in mind, would permit direct bitcoin trading, not futures contracts as we’ve seen with the CBOE and CME.

CDX Brings Inaugural Blockchain Summit to New York

The latest installment of the Chief Digital Officer Global Forum (CDX) summit series will be held in New York on May 11, 2018. Established in 2013, the summit has set up shop in Chicago, San Francisco, Singapore and, most recently, Las Vegas, with focuses on emerging innovations in mobile, IoT and digital advertising technologies.

This latest installment will concentrate on advancements in blockchain technology and its application to traditional industries. To this end, the CDX Blockchain Brand Innovation Summit has an extensive list of speakers and panelists both from within and without the blockchain space, featuring representatives from the likes of Hulu, CNBC, IBM and BTC Media.

Breaking Bitcoin Conference Heading for Lisbon This Summer as “Building on Bitcoin”

The Breaking Bitcoin conference, first organized last summer in Paris, is returning for its second edition under the name “Building on Bitcoin,” this time in Lisbon, July 3–4, 2018. While the event in the French capital was centered around security, the one in the Portuguese capital will focus on second-layer technologies and other creative uses of the Bitcoin protocol.

Building on Bitcoin will focus on second-layer technologies in a broad sense. The best known and most popular of these is probably the Lightning Network, of which the first implementations entered their beta stage over the past couple of months. But other areas of research and development include different types of sidechains like Liquid, RSK or drivechains; privacy technologies like TumbleBit; smart contract solutions like MAST; and more.

This article originally appeared on Bitcoin Magazine. Reported by Bitcoin Magazine 12 hours ago.

Caesars Entertainment Still Sees Bright Future in Las Vegas

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After a rough quarter, the casino resort operator looks forward to a stronger year. Reported by Motley Fool 12 hours ago.

Decorated graduation caps reflect joy, angst of students

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Graduating college students are increasingly choosing to decorate their graduation caps, or mortarboards, pushing against the formality of ceremonies and taking a stand on an issue before the thousands watching them... Reported by New Zealand Herald 11 hours ago.

Las Vegas police: 16-year-old girl fatally injured in wreck

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Las Vegas police say a 19-year-old woman who was driving a pickup was arrested after it overturned, fatally injuring a 16-year-old female passenger. Police say Nina Gateley of Las Vegas “displayed signs of impairment” after the Friday night wreck and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence involving death. […] Reported by Seattle Times 10 hours ago.

Winnipeg Jets beat Las Vegas Golden Knights 4-2

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The Winnipeg Jets beat the Las Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. Reported by CTV News 1 hour ago.

With win over Knights, Jets no longer the 'gum on Canada's shoe'

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WINNIPEG (Reuters) - The Winnipeg Jets and their fans proved on Saturday that when it comes to ice hockey and throwing a party they are up there with the best as they beat the Las Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game One of the NHL's West Conference Finals. Reported by Reuters 13 minutes ago.
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