3 Reasons Why Americans Aren't Buying Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies are in the news daily. Many people have no clue what Bitcoins are or how they work? Here's why.

It’s Too Complicated

It’s Too Complicated

Percentage of people who believe this. 

It’s Too Difficult To Use

It’s Too Difficult To Use

Percentage of people who believe this.

It’s A Scam

It’s A Scam

Percentage of people who believe this.

Source: Finder.com (Here's Why Americans Aren't Buying Cryptocurrencies: Survey)

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Money Smart Week - $0
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Introduction to Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and ICOs. Wednesday, April 25, 2018. 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm.

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Chicago Blockchain Weekend Conference - $99

Three Tracks: 1) Blockchain 2) Cryptocurrencies 3) Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs). Saturday, April 28, 2018. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.



Consumer Cryptocurrency Expo + Full Moon Party - $40

Mini Expo and Seminars Sunday, April 29, 2018. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Full Moon Party afterwards. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Get My Ticket.


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FAITH SLOAN

FAITH SLOAN

Founding Member and Global Mentor of Ideagist, a Global Virtual Incubator Cryptocurrency Advocate, Evangelist, and Educator Creator - Queen Wiki Blog

NICOLE KALAJIAN

NICOLE KALAJIAN

Founder of the Investment Network and the Digital Assets Working Group. Alternative Investments Attorney - Stradley Ronon

AFREEN RAHMAN

AFREEN RAHMAN

Computer Science Graduate Student - Bradley University

SAMINA KHAN

SAMINA KHAN

Educator - Golden Apple Award Recipient

LUIS ARAUZ

LUIS ARAUZ

Cryptocurrency Enthusiast Account Manager with EZ Blockchain LLC

KENNETH ZANDERS

KENNETH ZANDERS

Cryptocurrency Enthusiast Founder of Crypto Training Solutions

Money Smart Week

AGENDA
Wed, April 25, 2018 • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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6:00 PM - DOORS OPEN + CHECK-IN

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6:30 PM - PANEL DISCUSSION + Q&A

Speakers Announced Via Email to registered attendees.

7:15 PM - NETWORKING

Network with attendees and panelists.

7:30 PM - CLOSE

Event ends promptly at 7:30 PM.

Chicago Blockchain Weekend™ Conference

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Sat, April 28, 2018 • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Chicago Blockchain Weekend Conference Schedule and Agenda.

8:30 AM - DOORS OPEN + CHECK-IN

9:00 AM - FAITH SLOAN - KEYNOTE

10:00 AM - NICOLE KALAJIAN

11:00 AM - AFREEN RAHMAN

12:00 PM - LUNCH

1:00 PM - SAMINA KHAN

2:00 PM - LUIS ARAUZ

3:00 PM - PANEL DISCUSSION

4:00 PM - CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER

5:00 PM - END

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Consumer Cryptocurrency Expo™ and Full Moon Party

AGENDA
Sun, April 29, 2018

10:00 AM - DOORS OPEN

10:30 AM - KENNETH ZANDERS

12:30 PM - OPEN PANEL DISCUSSION

2:30 PM - LUIS ARAUZ

4:30 PM - FAITH SLOAN

6:00 PM - CLOSE

7:30 PM - FULL MOON PARTY


9:30 PM - CLOSE

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