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Harnessing the Power of Blockchain to Build a Secure Future for Veterans, Attend ‘Leave No Veteran Behind’ on May 12

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TAMPA, FLA., Mar 11, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The VetCoin Foundation 501c3, a non-profit organization working with the veteran community to provide them with a more stable and secure future by using blockchain technology, is organizing a one-day event called 'Leave No Veteran Behind' in Tampa, Florida, on May 12, 2022. This event aims to bring veterans under one roof and explore new options in the Web3/Metaverse, a market expected to grow to $8 Trillion in the next decade.With National Military Appreciation Month celebrated every year in May, the event is appropriately timed to serve as a platform to educate the veterans about possible solutions that blockchain could offer to build a bright future. The event organizers will also recognize a local veteran-owned business with a business incubator grant, and all attendees will be given a free NFT as a token of appreciation."The goal of the Vetaverse is to help the heroes create a better and secure future by utilizing the power of new technologies such as blockchain and web3. The purpose of this event is to offer a platform to our veteran community to gather and learn from the experts and be aware of the options that a...

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The VetCoin Foundation Announces the Sale of VetCoin for November 11, 2021

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TAMPA, FLA., Nov 8, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The VetCoin Foundation announced today the public sale of VetCoin, a new cryptocurrency designed by veterans to harness the power of cryptocurrency to connect, enable, and transform veteran communities. According to Aaron Bazin, president of the VetCoin Foundation, "The idea of VetCoin is a simple, we want to harness the power of the blockchain to give back to our service members and their families. The community is already there all we have to do is bring it onto the blockchain and enable them to use VetCoin in their everyday lives." The foundation for the use case of VetCoin, is its smartphone app that is designed to bring the Veteran community and their families onto the blockchain in a simple, easy-to-understand way. Once on the app, veterans will be able to connect veterans to each other, veteran services, and retailers that offer military discounts. In addition to creating new access to blockchain for over 20 million U.S. Veterans, VetCoin seeks to transform the lives of veterans worldwide. Why VetCoin? Throughout history, as people went off to war, they returned changed, often not for the better. All things consid...

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VetCoin Dedication: Austin “Bud” Burrell. A Legacy Earned

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TAMPA, FLA., Jul 5, 2021 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The VetCoin team dedicates this effort to the memory and legacy of C. Austin "Bud" Burrell. Bud served with the 5th Special Forces Group in Vietnam and went on to work for more than 35 years on Wall Street. He was a senior derivatives specialist, development stage company investment banker, and later became a chief executive numerous times. During his career, he helped launch countless fruitful business ventures. Perhaps more importantly, Bud invested in people as a leader and mentor, which resulted in the successful launch of many careers. Mr. Burrell was an outspoken critic of financial fraud and its connection to national security issues. He often referred to illegal naked short selling as a "glaring hole" in the U.S. financial system and is still recognized today by new generations as a champion for ethical action on Wall Street. Bud was a 1968 Graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and a graduate of the Army's Finance Officer Advanced Course.Every year on Veteran's Day, VetCoin will recognize the most innovative Veteran's Charity in America with the "Burell Award for Outstanding Support to the Veteran Community" and ...