HARRISON, N.Y., June 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MGT) today announced that its proposed Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John McAfee, will participate in two panel discussions at Politicon 2016 on June 25th to June 26th at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA.

On Saturday, June 25, 2016, Mr. McAfee will join a roundtable discussion with Congressman Ted Lieu, Vice Magazine corresponded Jason Leopold and National Public Radio correspondent Xeni Jardin to address the issues of technology and privacy.

On Sunday, June 26, 2016, Mr. McAfee will speak about the impact of technology on the American political system.

"Politicon should be applauded for recognizing the increasing impact of technology, not only on American social and economic systems, but on the very structure of our system of politics," said John McAfee, proposed Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MGT Capital. "I welcome the opportunity to lend my voice to this critical and rapidly changing field."

Politicon, or The Unconventional Political Convention, is a weekend long event consisting of debates, panels, film, comedy, podcasts and art all on the subject of politics. Attendees at this year's Politicon will include President Vicente Fox of Mexico, Governor Sarah Palin, Senator Barbara Boxer, James Carville, Glenn Beck and many other notables from the political arena.

About MGT Capital Investments, Inc.

MGT Capital Investments, Inc. (NYSE MKT: MGT) is in the process of acquiring a diverse portfolio of cyber security technologies. With cyber security industry pioneer, John McAfee, at its helm, MGT Capital is positioned to address various cyber threats through advanced protection technologies for mobile and personal tech devices, including tablets and smart phones. The Company is currently in the process of acquiring D-Vasive, a provider of leading edge anti-spy software, and Demonsaw, a provider of a secure and anonymous file sharing software platform.

MGT Capital intends to change its corporate name to "John McAfee Global Technologies, Inc." upon closing of the D-Vasive transaction.

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Investor Contact

Garth Russell

Managing Director

KCSA Strategic Communications

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212.896.1250

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