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In Canada They’re ‘Essential,’ In Argentina They’re Shut Down: Bitcoin Miners Reckon With COVID-19
17.4.2020
Here's how the "Great Lockdown" is redrawing the bitcoin mining landscape. The halving and economic crisis may be priced-in – but local politics aren't
Bitcoin News Roundup for April 17, 2020
17.4.2020
Bitcoin could rise to $8,000 while the EU dumps a decentralized solution. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast
Spanish Researchers Working to Curb Coronavirus Spread With Blockchain App
17.4.2020
As well as helping predict the spread of COVID-19, the app could act as a digital version of government certificates permitting citizens to go to work or the store
Five Ways Blockchain Tech Can Help Us During This Pandemic
17.4.2020
From identity to rewards for socially-positive behavior, blockchain tech has useful features in a pandemic emergency
Binance Unveils Smart Contract Blockchain But Claims It’s No Ethereum Rival
17.4.2020
The new Binance Smart Chain will be compatible with Ethereum, however
First Mover: Stablecoin Surge Might Herald Bitcoin Binge
17.4.2020
Investors might be waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce
Bitcoin Options Trading Hits One-Month High as Price Turns Bullish
17.4.2020
Activity in the bitcoin options market picked up pace on Thursday, as spot prices jumped above key resistance over $7,000
Russians Troll Government COVID-19 App With 1-Star Ratings, Harsh Reviews
17.4.2020
The Russian government released an app to track citizens during the coronavirus pandemic. Privacy advocates are leaving bad reviews in the app stores
US Lawmaker Calls Libra’s Revamp Insufficient
17.4.2020
Rep. Sylvia Garcia's comments suggest Libra's roots as a Facebook initiative remain a political liability despite the consortium's steps to sate critics
MicroBT Rolls Out 3 New Bitcoin Miners to Compete With Bitmain Ahead of the Halving
17.4.2020
The Shenzhen-based firm is rolling out three new top-of-the-line bitcoin miners hoping to eat further into Bitmain's market dominance
South Africa Proposes Strict Crypto Regulatory Framework
17.4.2020
South Africa’s financial regulators recommended that cryptocurrency be used for domestic payment purposes, but that it not be treated as legal tender or allowed as a settlement tool
Circle CEO Claims ‘Explosive’ Stablecoin Demand From Everyday Businesses
17.4.2020
Dollar-backed stablecoins are surging in popularity, and much of the demand is from normal businesses, not just crypto traders, Circle’s CEO said
Market Wrap: Ether Making Big Gains as Stablecoins Proliferate on Ethereum
16.4.2020
The Ethereum network has become the place where stablecoins proliferate. Can ether keep rising in price as a result?
Decentralized Protocol Removed From EU Contact Tracing Website Without Notice
16.4.2020
EU researchers are concerned after their proposal for a decentralized contact tracing system was rejected without explanation
CFTC Charges Florida Resident With Defrauding Crypto Investors Out of $1.6M
16.4.2020
The CFTC alleged Florida resident Alan Friedland defrauded investors out of $1.6 million, promising returns through his “Compcoin” token and an algorithmic trading software which never materialized
Bitcoin Startup Purse to Shut Down After 6-Year Run
16.4.2020
Bitcoin shopping startup Purse will shut down after six years in the space, according to an email sent to customers Thursday and confirmed by CoinDesk
Digital Dollar Project: Don’t Rush Digital Dollar During COVID-19 Crisis
16.4.2020
The ex-chairman of the CFTC says a digital dollar should be a priority for the U.S. But he cautions against expediting the initiative during the pandemic
BitGo Cements Hold on Institutional Market With Lumina Acquisition
16.4.2020
BitGo is expanding aggressively out of its core custodial business, announcing Thursday it acquired Lumina to build a tax services
Libra vs. DCEP? The Battle for the Future of Money Heats Up
16.4.2020
NLW breaks down libra’s new fiat-pegged model, DCEP’s trial app and China’s Blockchain Service Network
Why Tech-Minded Climate Groups See COVID-19 as a Trial Run for Massive Change
16.4.2020
Reaching the Paris Agreement's lofty climate goals will require the decentralization of decision-making at all levels, say INATBA and others