Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.
$MELY Company Officers
Edward Manetta President, Secretary
$MELY Profile Data
SIC - Industry Classification 1000 - Metal Mining
Business Status Development Stage Company a/o Jul 01, 2011
Incorporated In: NV, USA
Year of Inc. 2011
Companies that are able to adapt quickly to fast changing market conditions will be crowned victors and will grab the lion’s share of a $241 billion cloud computing market in 2020. MELY
Reid also reveals that IaaS will shift from public clouds to virtual private clouds but the size of market is set to decrease because dynamic infrastructure services, which are the virtual private cloud counterpart of IaaS in the public cloud, tend to combine pure infrastructure with high-level services and close integration into existing on-premises landscapes. Simplified and pre-integrated platforms outline the future of Platform-as-a-service (PaaS) segment while PaaS is set to become a middleware platform alternative, Reid said. MELY
$MELY Security Details
Share Structure
Market Value1 $6,827,334 a/o May 18, 2012
Shares Outstanding 124,133,345 a/o Feb 07, 2012
Float 4,066,845 a/o May 06, 2011
MELY - solid niche here !
here's why
Monday, May 14, 2012
Microelectronics Technology Corporation Next Generation Cloud Application Hosting: Market Update: Cloud Computing Market Will Top $241 Billion By 2020PR Newswire (Mon, May 14)
Forrester applies an innovative approach toward measuring cloud computing market with company’s analysts utilizing Forrester’s sizing methodology for emerging markets to the cloud computing market for the first time, report co-author Stephen Reid wrote in a blog post. Reid admits that cloud computing definitions are still a serious challenge to researchers while “…each year, it gets harder to make clear-cut distinctions, based on technology, between what is a cloud and what is simply a virtualized data center or a traditional hosting provider. Therefore, Forrester decided to focus instead on the major disruption in the IT industry that cloud computing is bringing about — disruption based not on technology but on the business model under which IT operates.” MELY
$MELY Financial Reporting/Disclosure
Reporting Status U.S. Reporting: SEC Filer
Audited Financials Audited
According to Sizing the Cloud report, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offers more growth opportunity than any other segment in the still largely vague market for cloud computing services. SaaS will retain its position as a leading segment in cloud computing with SaaS market growing three-fold to $92.8 billion by 2016, the report said. In contrast, Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) will witness a rapid growth in the next few years but Forrester expects dynamic infrastructure services to perform better than IaaS in the long term MELY
Forrester’s report provides market forecast on 12 different market segments for the next decade, forecasting shifts in the usage patterns of cloud infrastructure, business applications for the cloud and cloud platforms that are becoming increasingly widespread MELY
$MELY Business Description
Cloud Computing Internet Technology Incubator
Independent research firm Forrester Research expects the global cloud computing market to reach $241 billion in 2020 compared to $40.7 in 2010, according to a new Forrester report called “Sizing the Cloud.” The report aims to provide insights into the future market size of cloud computing segment while trying to predict market growth dynamics in a new IT environment driven by rapidly growing number of cloud computing services and applications. MELY
$MELY Aerage Daily Volume is 134,212
GM Phil - glad to see u over MELY
due to a bounce !
MONARCH BAY, Calif., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Microelectronics Technology Co. (MELY.PK – News): The Company is pleased to provide an update regarding the Cloud Computing Opportunities the company is strategically positioning to take advantage for future growth
$MELY 52 week range is 0.04 - 1.16
Microelectronics Technology Corporation Expands Initial Round of Financing to 2.7 Million Dollars for Cloud Data Corp.
MONARCH BAY, Calif., April 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Microelectronics Technology Co. (OTC-BB: MELY.PK - News):
Microelectronics Technology Corporation previously announced the completion of negotiations of an initial round of convertible preferred financing in the amount of $240,000.00 by an arms length private Small Cap Venture fund.
The Company is pleased to announce the terms of the financing have been enhanced to provide the company with commitment to invest $2,500,000.00 during the next 3 quarters of 2012. The financing will be available to the company in tranches of $500,000.00 based upon completion of certain milestones by the company concerning network development and customer acquisition.
This will bring a total of Convertible preferred financing commitment to $2,740,000.00. The Company will receive the first tranche of funding under the terms of the agreement this financial quarter.
The proceeds of the initial round of financing are to provide equipment acquisition, servers, software development and general working capital.
The company is at the stage in its development where the application of additional funds will provide for the rapid deployment of addition equipment required to complete the alpha testing of the Sproq Web Application Hosting Module Programming.
Upon successful alpha test completion, the next phase of development will be to establish a commercial co-location facility with the bandwidth, security and reliability required to meet the scalability of the Sproq Node modules.
Sproq next generation cloud application hosting customers will be able to start with a single sproqet. As they need to scale up they will be able to purchase additional sproqets.
Sproq.com service is currently under development, with developmental servers and hardware already deployed. Sproq.com is scheduled for launch second quarter 2012 and Cloud Data Corp is planning for the first point of presence in Seattle, Washington.
A pre-beta launch sign up is available at www.sproq.com where invites will be sent out for our beta.
For further Information:Microelectronics Technology Co.President:Mr. Brett Everett1 866 587 2860
www.melypk.comwww.sproq.comwww.domainstutter.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; MELY's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Microelectronics Technology Corporation
www.prnewswire.com
Copyright (C) 2012 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
-0-
KEYWORD: California
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CPR
OTC
SUBJECT CODE: FNC
MELY
A model for enabling convenient, on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. MELY
$MELY Contact Information:
14 Monarch Bay Plaza
Monarch Bay, CA 92629
MELY Microelectronics Technology Corporation Next Generation Cloud Application Hosting: Market Update 1.1 Trillion Per Year New Revenues Projected
MONARCH BAY, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Microelectronics Technology Co. (MELY.PK - News): The Company is pleased to provide an update regarding the Cloud Computing opportunities the company is strategically positioning to take advantage for future growth.
14 Million Reasons to Get With the Cloud Hosting Wave...NOW
"According to breathtaking new research from Microsoft, the result of a commission to analyst firm IDC, approximately fourteen million new jobs will be created by the year 2015, all of those jobs stemming from a swelling boom in cloud computing. Profits generated from such a boon in cloud activity to skyrocket to more than $1 trillion dollars within the exact same time frame. This combination of revenue heights and a shot in the arm to unemployment woes worldwide could potentially translate into an unprecedented shift in workplace structure. Readers, the take home figure is three years -- the amount of time in which cloud's significance will mushroom.
Those professionals who are not yet cloud savvy should view these three years as an opportunity to self-educate, quickly and deeply. The most critical knowledge is the difference between Infrastructure as a Service, Software as a Service, and Platform as a Service, three cloud essentials which a recent article from Business Insider efficiently elucidates. Yet beyond such bottom-tier information, other crucial basics include an understanding of how cloud interweaves with the issues of the day, such as American governmental policy and European data protection protocol.
Spending on public and private IT cloud services will generate nearly 14 million jobs worldwide from 2011 to 2015, according to a new study by the analyst firm IDC. The research, commissioned by Microsoft, also found that IT innovation created by loud computing could produce $1.1 trillion a year in new business revenues." states author Jeff Norman in his article published by online magazine CloudTweaks.
Cloud Data Corporation with the implementation of its Web App Cloud Hosting Modules- Sproqets configuration will be a leader in rush to provide the infrastructure required to facilitate App Hosting Tidal wave of demand in the next three years.
Upon successful alpha test completion, the next phase of development will be to establish a commercial co-location facility with the bandwidth, security and reliability required to meet the scalability of the Sproq Node modules.
Sproq next generation cloud application hosting customers will be able to start with a single sproqet, as they need to scale up they will be able to purchase additional sproqets.
Sproq.com service is currently under development, with developmental servers and hardware already deployed. Sproq.com is scheduled for launch second quarter 2012 and Cloud Data Corp is planning for the first point of presence in Seattle, Washington.
A pre- beta launch sign up is available at www.sproq.com where invites will be sent out for our beta.
For further Information:Microelectronics Technology Co.President:Mr. Brett Everett1 866 587 2860
www.melypk.com www.sproq.com www.domainstutter.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; MELY's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital.
Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Microelectronics Technology Corporation
www.prnewswire.com
Copyright (C) 2012 PR Newswire. All rights reserved
-0-
KEYWORD: California
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: CPR
STW
ITE
OTC
SUBJECT CODE: SVY
Owns proprietary patent pending Internet Technologies that set it apart in development and implementation. MELY
$MELY Here are some of the reasons you should build your application on Sproq:
Automatic load scaling. As your traffic grows, Sproq will expand your resources to handle the load
Pay only for what you use, and only if your site is busy. If your site has low traffic, your hosting is completely free. You can also control how much we will scale your app
Integrated version control. We keep track of all changes, and you can inspect or roll back code as needed
We support a wide range of languages and frameworks. Build your application in Python, Ruby, PHP, or other languages
Testing and staging instances, so you can check your changes before deploying to production
Pre-built application services that you can use to create your application quickly
A provider of Cloud Computing Solutions for the last 3 years on an International basis with servers in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, and Europe. MELY
$MELY We provide tools to build your web application in the cloud. When you deploy an application on our platform you get a level of service that traditionally required a lot of custom engineering and setup. No longer will you need to buy and configure servers, operating systems, services, and networks. You can focus on your application, and let us handle the rest.
Getting some nice ticker buzz for MELY over the weekend
$MELY Cloud Data Corp allows Microelectronics Technology Corporation to differentiate itself within the technology market by providing leadership in the following areas:
A provider of Cloud Computing Solutions for the last 3 years on an International basis with servers in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, and Europe.
In the final stages of contract negotiations with several foreign entities for the development of a complete suite of Internet services offered to provide Internet presence and Cloud computing solutions.
Owns significant proprietary patent pending Internet Technologies that set it apart in development and implementation.
Roll out of Cloud Data Corp's own Advertising Network in the first quarter of 2012.
A model for enabling convenient, on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.
Provides the ability to build relevant, engaging websites, allowing our clients to attract customer's easier and providing client loyalty back to Cloud Data Corp.
Cloud provides the opportunity for Microelectronics Technology Corporation in all aspects of online marketing, advertising, branding, and social media marketing. Microelectronic Technologies Corporation through Cloud Data Corp anticipates significant growth through several acquisitions to be completed by the first quarter of 2012.
Cloud Data Corp allows Microelectronics Technology Corporation to differentiate itself within the technology market by providing leadership. MELY
$MELY Cloud Data Corp allows Microelectronics Technology Corporation to differentiate itself within the technology market by providing leadership in the following areas:
A provider of Cloud Computing Solutions for the last 3 years on an International basis with servers in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Owns proprietary patent pending Internet Technologies that set it apart in development and implementation.
A model for enabling convenient, on-demand access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.
yes sir... MELY should be fun
$MELY Microelectronics Technology Corporation, through the acquisition of Cloud Data Corporation, an Incubator of Internet technologies, is positioned to capitalize on the exponential growth of today's technology market within Cloud Computing.
"In the recent purchase of the software firm Demandforce, a company whose market sector is similar to that of Cloud Data Corporation, for $423.5 million dollars by Intuit, is a signal that company's offering services for small and medium sized business are in high demand. Demandforce is a software-as-a-service web application that works within a company's existing business system and provides tools for communicating with customers. It also helps small businesses market over the Internet and through mobile devices and improve their reputation. Demandforce has 35,000 small business users in North American and has helped its clients generate $1 billion in incremental revenue. It should help Intuit continue to grow its SaaS business and appeal even more to SMBs. There's a big opportunity in helping small businesses grow up and take advantage of online tools."
MELY
Microelectronics Technology Corporation MELY
Microelectronics Technology Corporation, through the acquisition of Cloud Data Corporation, an Incubator of Internet technologies, is positioned to capitalize on the exponential growth of today’s technology market within Cloud Computing.
Nice to see you here Plano
MELY
MELY could have a lot of potential from these levels IMO!!
yah / is why i think one new update/news is near - GO MELY
CHART OVERDUE TO A BOUNCE - OVERSOLD
ALL INDI SCREAMING BUY !
CLOUD DATA CORPORATION (Company) a wholly owned subsidiary of MELY CORP is actively developing and testing its up and coming Application hosting architecture.
Microelectronics Technology Corporation MELY
Microelectronics Technology Corporation, through the acquisition of Cloud Data Corporation, an Incubator of Internet technologies, is positioned to capitalize on the exponential growth of today’s technology market within Cloud Computing.
MELY Legal Counsel
Cane Clark LLP
3273 E. Warm Springs Road
Las Vegas, NV, 89120
United States
MELY Auditor/Accountant
John Kinross-Kennedy
17848 Skypark Circle
Irvine, CA, 92614
United States
It would definitely be a solid base to move from, chart looks ready to move back up
MELY
MELY business profile per OTC
SIC - Industry Classification 1000 - Metal Mining
Business Status Development Stage Company a/o Jul 01, 2011
Incorporated In: NV, USA
MELY Company Officers
Edward Manetta President, Secretary
Company Directors
Michael Lee
Edward Manetta
MELY Share Structure
Market Value1 $6,827,334 a/o May 18, 2012
Shares Outstanding 124,133,345 a/o Feb 07, 2012
Float 4,066,845 a/o May 06, 2011
Authorized Shares 200,000,000 a/o Feb 02, 2011
A green day today will confirm bottom IMO!!
MELY
MELY ADDRESS
14 Monarch Bay Plaza
Monarch Bay, CA 92629
Followers
|
368
|
Posters
|
|
Posts (Today)
|
0
|
Posts (Total)
|
57991
|
Created
|
03/15/07
|
Type
|
Free
|
Moderators |
The acquisition includes the existing operational digital mining servers and support software . The Digital Currency Mining servers are currently being transitioned to the Dynamo Server co-location facilities with the transition expected to be completed by month's end. This transition will allow for peak efficiency utilizing the state of the art server facility and seamless expansion capability Dynamo servers can provide.
Bitcoin Mining: BTC
Upon the completion of the Digital Mining Server install ation at the Dynamo Server co-location facilities, the company will begin to offer fractional Bitcoin Digital Currency Mining server rentals to interested third parties for an annual fee based upon the hash rate available for partitioning.
It is anticipated that the partitions will be available for lease in minimum 20 Gh /s hash rates with any multiple of 20 Gh /s available.
"The acquisition ofa Bitcoin Digital CurrencyMining Corporation is an exciting development for Microelectronics Technology Co for several reasons," states company president Brett Everett. "With this acquisition the company is acquiring a new customer for the Dynamo Server division creating a vertical with significant growth potential at the same time entering into the dynamic Bitcoin arena with a business model that creates opportunity for entry level investors to participate in Bitcoin mining with limited financial exposure." The company expects to announce the completion of formal documentation by April 18, 2014.
The Dynamo Servers platform was built from the ground-up to accommodate the needs of modern dedicated server customers, with features that are unique to the market. A simplified pricing model was applied to an expansive configuration system, allowing for predictable pricing without the customization limitations or penalties that are common among providers. An API was built to allow for integration with custom software and 3rd-party services. Social features were added to enable a dialogue among customers and a level of transparency unheard of in the industry. As long-time dedicated server customers, the people behind Dynamo Servers built a platform that they would want to use themselves.
About Dynamo ServersDynamo Servers provide dedicated servers to clients through our point of presence in Vancouver, Canada inside a carrier neutral facility owned and operated by Cologix Inc.www.dynamoservers.com
About Cologix
http://www.cologix.com/en/company-profile.html
Cologix, Inc. is a network neutral interconnection and data center company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, that provides massively scalable interconnection services and secure, reliable colocation services in densely connected, strategically located facilities in Dallas, Jacksonville, Minneapolis, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. With more than 350 network choices and sixteen prime interconnection locations, Cologix currently serves over 700 carrier, managed services, cloud, media, content, financial services and enterprise customers. The company’s experienced team of communications infrastructure professionals is committed to providing its customers the highest standard of local customer support.
History
Operational since December 2010, Cologix has completed eight acquisitions and announced four new market expansions:
Our acquisitions to date have each brought long customer relationships, strategic business partners and unique interconnection capabilities in each of our markets. We are proud to be the leading presence in each of our markets.
Cologix Interconnection
We efficiently and cost-effectively support our customer’s growth strategies by facilitating thousands of interconnections for our 700+ customers within our 18 data centers. With a choice of over 350 networks, our Meet-Me-Room environments offer massively scalable and dense connectivity.
“By deploying our network equipment with Cologix, we are able to respond quickly to the changing capacity needs of our customers while gaining access to a growing set of networks. Cologix staff are excellent and do a great job monitoring our onsite equipment, which allows us to focus on driving our business forward.”
– Dan Patton, Carrier Access Manager, FiberLight, LLC
Cologix is proud to support the Peering Exchanges in Minneapolis, Montreal and Toronto.
A robust internet exchange is an important ingredient to a vibrant and mature telecommunication market. Cologix believes that independent member-run organizations are in the best interest of the exchanges as well as the Internet community as a whole. Cologix is proud to host these organizations within our data centers and are pleased to provide our customers direct access to them via our Meet-Me-Rooms.
peering@micemn.net or mpls.sales@cologix.com
peering@torix.ca or torontosales@cologix.com
The easiest way for customers to connect to these exchanges is through Cologix’sStandard Connections product. Through Standard Connections, customers can establish a point of presence in the Carrier Hotel with a single U Ethernet switch, which enables the ability to connect to the Exchanges as well as the other networks in Cologix’s Meet-Me-Rooms. This model makes access to the exchanges fast and easy and doesn’t require significant capital to get up and running.
About Cloud Data CorpCloud Data, a Nevada Corporation provides high availability dedicated web servers to small, medium and large companies under its brand www.dynamoservers.com.
www.clouddatacorp.com www.melypk.com www.dynamoservers.com
http://www.otcmarkets.com/news/otc-market-headline?id=16008274
About Microelectronics Technology Corporation,
through the acquisition of Cloud Data Corporation, an Incubator of Internet technologies, is positioned to capitalize on the exponential growth of today's technology market within Cloud Computing.
Cloud Data Corp allows Microelectronics Technology Corporation to differentiate itself within the technology market by providing leadership in the following areas:
Microelectronics Technology Corporation
Microelectronics Technology Corporation, through the acquisition of Cloud Data Corporation, an Incubator of Internet and Social media technologies, is positioned to capitalize on the exponential growth of today's technology market within Cloud Computing.
Roll out of Cloud Data Corp's own Advertising Network in the first quarter of 2012.
Sproq is next generation application hosting.
We provide tools to build your web application in the cloud. When you deploy an application on our platform you get a level of service that traditionally required a lot of custom engineering and setup. No longer will you need to buy and configure servers, operating systems, services, and networks. You can focus on your application, and let us handle the rest.
Here are some of the reasons you should build your application on Sproq:
We are currently gearing up to start sending invites for our beta. Enter your email to get on our invite list.
https://www.dynamoservers.com
We've been running servers and deploying websites for over 10 years. In that time, we have found that it is difficult to find cost effective dedicated servers in Canada. The existing services also seemed to always leave a lot to be desired. As we expanded our operations we decided to do something about it.
Aside from our great prices, there are many reasons to choose us.
One thing that always bothered us about dedicated server providers is the lack of price flexibility if you wanted something slightly different. Most providers will have some number of standard configurations, and if you want a slight change, such as some extra RAM, the extra cost is very high, compared to the purchase cost of the item. Some places will even allow you to make different configurations with the exact same specifications and you will get wildly different prices.
This doesn't seem fair to us, so we came up with an algorithmic pricing model that is based entirely on our purchase cost for components and services. This model allows for plenty of customization without penalizing you for simple changes. You can even build your server from scratch. In fact, our"standard" configurations are simply examples were built from scratch and saved.
All of our servers are made to order, and we provide plenty of options. This means you can get precisely what you want. If you want something that's not currently in our configuration options, let us know and we will get it from our supplier and add it to the system.
Obviously, with this level of customization, we won't be offerring any "1-hour servers," but we will try to get you up and running within 48 hours. If there is a delay, we will credit your account accordingly.
Even though we offer fully custom servers, we don't require contracts. We are fully confident in our services and believe that you will be likely to stick around. We also understand that the circumstances of a business can change at any time, and we don't want you to worry about being stuck in a contract.
We didn't just buy a bunch of servers and install some generic "server management" application. We built all of our tools from the ground up, in order to provide a unified interface to server management. This allows us the freedom to develop and provide unique features not found anywhere else.
This freedom means that we are not reliant on 3rd parties in order to deliver desired features. Really, our biggest obstacle to providing features is knowing what our customers or potential customers really want. If there is something you think we should offer, let us know.
We are not simply a data center that is selling dedicated servers on top of colocation offerings. We are a dedicated server customer with a growing need for our own servers. We know exactly what we want as a dedicated server customer and aim to provide our ideal experience to everyone.
By Kate Rogers
Published April 08,Bitcoin is headed to Washington.
The first ATM for the cryptocurrency will be unveiled to members of Congress Tuesday afternoon.
Made by Robocoin, the 750-pound ATM was first introduced in Vancouver, B.C. in October 2013, according to its blog. It trades the cryptocurrency for cash, and cash for bitcoins. To make a transaction, customers must provide an email, their palm print, a government identification, their face and cash. The verification process is in three steps, according to the company’s website.
The unveiling comes two months after MtGox, the largest bitcoin exchange, lost $620 million in bitcoin and filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan.
There are currently 10 machines overseas, according to a release from Robocoin, and one in California. Robocoin operates with the Bitstamp and Vault of Satoshi exchanges, and is working to integrate with others in the future. Each ATM retails at $20,000, and the company says it has sold 100 so far.
Robocoin CEO Jordan Kelley and Robocoin Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer John Russell will be at the unveiling Tuesday where members of Congress and the media can buy, sell and enroll in a bitcoin wallet account.
Those who have a bitcoin wallet or account can send their bitcoins to Robocoin and have their cash out within 10 minutes. Currently, bitcoin users have to go through individual online exchanges to cash out, which can take days.
Kelley says the businesses that buy and operate the ATMs have to adhere to anti-money laundering laws. “We’ve replaced the bank teller with hardware and software,” he says. “We reduced the time to less than five months and we removed the human error.”
When customers visit the machine, they enter their phone number and receive a text message to verify their identity. They then create a pin number and scan their palm, and then place their government ID into the scanner.
“Then the customer stands in front of the kiosk and takes a photo. We send those two photos to the human verification team. We match that they are the same., and then we send the customer a text message. The customer can then go back to the machine to buy and sell bitcoin,” Kelley explains.
Bitcoin was introduced as an open-source software code in 2009, and has since grown into a $1 billion industry. The digital currency is especially popular among those in the tech community.
The currency remains unregulated and February’s events have increased calls for government intervention. Some lawmakers are open to treating bitcoin more like cash with Rep. Steve Stockman, (R-TX) , introducing the “Virtual Currency Tax Reform Act” on Monday.
If enacted, this legislation would change the tax status of virtual currency. Last week, the IRS declared bitcoin would be taxed as property.
Stockman visited the New York City Bitcoin center Monday to discuss the legislation further. “This is a nascent industry. Along with 3-D printers and nanotubes, cryptocurrency is the future. We need to encourage it, not discourage it. There is risk associated with every budding industry in America,” he said in a release.
The IRS currently treats bitcoin as property and not a currency.
FBN’s Jennifer Rose contributed to this article.
Market Value1 | $331,706 | a/o Dec 9, 2014 |
Shares Outstanding | 1,658,532,541 | a/o Sept 30, 2014 |
Float | 1,658,422,541 | a/o Sept 30, 2013 |
Authorized Shares | 7,500,000,000 | a/o Sept 30, 2013 |
Par Value | No Par Value |
Shareholders of Record | 17 | a/o Oct 15, 2013 |
MELY Weekly Chart
Volume | |
Day Range: | |
Bid Price | |
Ask Price | |
Last Trade Time: |