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Overstock.com takes ParityPledge to improve opportunity for advancement of women into leadership positions

The ParityPledge aims to bring gender equality to the highest levels of business SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Dec-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) and its blockchain subsidiary, Medici Ventures, announce they have taken the ParityPledge to increase their commitment to improving the opportunity for advancement of women into leadership positions. By taking the ParityPledge, Overstock and Medici Ventures have committed…

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Major investor in blockchain technology Medici Ventures invests in Symbiont

SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Jul-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Medici Ventures and Symbiont today (July 19, 2017 ) announced the completion of a strategic investment in Symbiont by Medici Ventures, a major investor in blockchain technology. As part of the new relationship, the two companies will collaborate on strategic projects involving both Medici Ventures and its parent company, Overstock.com Common Shares (NASDAQ:OSTK) / Series A Preferred…

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Overstock.com supports H.R. 2887, The No Regulation Without Representation Act

Company Urges Legislators to Resolve Cross Boarder State Tax Regulation SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Jun-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) spoke in favor of H.R. 2887, The No Regulation Without Representation Act, introduced by Rep. Sensenbrenner (R-WI) today (June 13, 2017 ). The company added this bill to the list of “reasonable” federal legislation it supports…

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Medici Ventures takes an observer’s seat in bitcoin startup Ripio’s board of directors meetings

Overstock.com’s blockchain subsidiary announces participation in Ripio’s Series A financing SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Apr-29 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Medici Ventures, a global leader in advancing blockchain technology, has added bitcoin consumer financial service platform Ripio to its portfolio of strategic blockchain-focused investments through participation in Ripio’s Series A financing. In addition to Medici Ventures’ equity…

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Overstock.com urges Colorado legislators to pass an anti-tattletale tax bill

Company urges legislators to avoid backlash over privacy concerns SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Apr-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) publicly urged Colorado legislators to pass an anti-tattletale tax bill to avoid a public outcry if online retailers are forced to report Colorado citizens’ private online transactions to the state. “When Colorado’s legislature passed a law…

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Overstock.com blockchain subsidiary Medici Ventures participates in Series A funding for Factom, Inc.

SALT LAKE CITY, 2017-Feb-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — Medici Ventures, the blockchain-focused subsidiary of retail technology leader Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK), announces its participation in the Series A funding for Factom, Inc., a blockchain-as-a-service technology company based in Austin, TX focusing on mortgage compliance solutions. “We like what Factom is doing with blockchain technology in the…

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t0 chosen to exhibit in the 2016 Innovators Pavilion at FIA Futures and Options Expo in Chicago on Oct. 18-20

SALT LAKE CIT, 2016-Oct-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — t0 announced that it is one of 18 companies chosen to exhibit in the 2016 Innovators Pavilion at the Futures Industry Association’s (FIA) Futures and Options Expo in Chicago on Oct. 18-20. Innovators Pavilion showcases startup companies providing forward-thinking solutions for the futures, options and cleared swaps…

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Keystone Capital Corporation selects t0’s blockchain-based trading technology

SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Sep-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — t0 announced that Keystone Capital Corporation, a securities broker dealer located in San Diego, Calif., has selected t0’s blockchain-based trading technology as part of its brokerage service’s support of a blockchain preferred share offering from Overstock.com, Inc. It’s no secret that Overstock’s own financial technology subsidiary, t0, has…

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Overstock.com’s General Counsel and Senior VP Mitch Edwards appointed to the role of acting CEO

Decision Comes After Company Founder Dr. Patrick M. Byrne Announces Medical Leave of Absence SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Apr-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) board of directors has appointed the company’s General Counsel and Senior Vice President Mitch Edwards to the role of acting CEO, effective immediately.  This appointment comes after company founder Dr.…

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