“TRUST MACHINE: The story of Blockchain” to screen at NCFA conference
The National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association (NCFA) will kick off FFCON19 – its annual fintech, blockchain, and AI conference taking place in Toronto April 3-4, with the Toronto screening premiere of Alex Winter’s deep-dive blockchain documentary, “TRUST MACHINE: The Story of Blockchain”.
TRUST MACHINE, written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Alex Winter (DeepWeb, Downloaded) and narrated by Rosario Dawson, explores the evolution of blockchain, cryptocurrency and decentralization and examines the implications from ethical, political and social perspectives. Mr. Winter follows tech innovators striking a raw nerve, as banks and network pundits rush to condemn volatile cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. He reveals how proponents of blockchain are already using the technology to build networks that address real world problems such as fighting income inequality, the refugee crisis, and
Stores that sell deposit items in Linn and Lincoln Counties must once again start accepting container returns.
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The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has allowed stores in “Extreme” or “High” risk counties to opt out of accepting bottles and cans. Now that Lincoln County is designated “Lower Risk” and Linn County is designated “Moderate Risk,” stores that sell deposit items must once again accept containers and process deposit refunds.
The OLCC waived the requirement for all stores when Gov. Kate Brown announced a Statewide Freeze last fall as part of efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus. With the addition of Linn and Lincoln Counties, there are now 20 (out of 36) counties in Oregon where stores are require to accept bottle and cans for deposite returns. The OLCC says its standalone Bottledrop centers, which are located in some communities, remain open regardless of county risk level.