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Chile LocalBitcoins Volume Hits All-Time High Amid Pandemic-Induced Crisis
24.4.2020
Chilean LocalBitcoins volume reached a new record of over 330 million Chilean pesos in the week ending on April 4
Bitcoin Email Scams 2020: Threatening Blackmail Tactics Used to Demand BTC
24.4.2020
The number of bitcoin email scams has been growing in 2020 and the authorities in several countries have warned of new blackmail tactics used in threatening email scams asking for bitcoin. As the world scrambles to cope with the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis, email scams are taking...
Celsius CEO on Why Bitcoin Didn't Explode During COVID-19 Pandemic
23.4.2020
In an April 22 YouTube interview, Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky said deflation of the U.S. dollar may ultimately lead investors toward Bitcoin
The COVID-19 Global Pandemic Raises Serious Privacy Problems
22.4.2020
Fighting the global pandemic without sacrificing your personal private data: Is it possible?
JPMorgan, Bank of America, Wells Fargo Sued Over Trump’s Paycheck Protection Program
22.4.2020
Class action lawsuits have been filed against JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and U.S. Bank for their alleged unlawful and fraudulent practices in the Paycheck Protection Program. This program is part of President Trump’s $2.2 trillion stimulus package to help small businesses...
Senate Passes New $484 Billion Pandemic Aid Package
22.4.2020
The Senate has passed nearly half a trillion in additional funding for small businesses, hospitals and increased testing
What It Means to Be an Investor Amid the Global Pandemic
20.4.2020
In times of crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, digital options could win over traditional investments — but you need to be patient
COVID-19 Pandemic Spurs Crypto Law Updates in J5 Countries
18.4.2020
New crypto laws are coming from the members of the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement to prevent money laundering
How is the Crypto Industry Performing Amid Coronavirus Pandemic?
18.4.2020
The global central banks’, such as the IMF, decision to lower interest rates and print more money to tackle the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the world economy will eventually turn positive for the cryptocurrency industry. Because such a stimulus could weaken fiat currencies paving the way...
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
Bitcoin Miner Braves Pandemic Amid Partial Relocation to New York
17.4.2020
Riot Blockchain has entered into a "co-location mining services contract" to share Coinmint’s data center amid low crypto prices
Expert Warns: Don’t Trust Ransomware Groups Amid Pandemic
16.4.2020
Threat analyst at cybersecurity firm said that armistice promises made by multiple ransomware groups have no relevance
IMF Predicts Worst Global Crisis Since Great Depression, Costing $9 Trillion
16.4.2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the world’s current economic crisis is the worst downturn since the Great Depression, and no country is spared. The IMF estimates that the cumulative loss to global GDP from the pandemic could be around 9 trillion dollars. Also read: IMF Declares...
NEO Bets On Post-Pandemic Blockchain Boom: 'May The Fittest Survive'
16.4.2020
NEO founder forecasts post-pandemic blockchain boom, and NEO, regularly titled as “Chinese Ethereum,” is going to capitalize on it.
Da Hongfei, the founder of China-headquartered NEO, a blockchain platform for distributed apps, and of Onchain, a blockchain development company for enterprise...
NEO Founder Says Blockchain is a Remedy in a Post-Pandemic World
16.4.2020
At Blockdown 2020, NEO founder Da Hongfei suggested blockchain technology could bridge global gaps in a post-pandemic marketplace
Another Bitcoin Mining Firm Warns COVID-19 Pandemic May Harm Its Business
15.4.2020
Hut 8, one of the few publicly traded crypto mining firms, is concerned about coronavirus-related delays of new machine deliveries, its CEO said
Crypto Exchange Traffic in Russia Rises by Over 5% Amid Pandemic
13.4.2020
Russians are getting more engaged with crypto exchange services amid coronavirus pandemic as crypto exchange traffic surges over 5%
China’s Research Institute Updates Crypto Ranking, Review Affected by Pandemic
13.4.2020
China’s Center for Information and Industry Development has published its latest crypto project rankings as the country continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. A total of 37 crypto projects were evaluated and ranked overall this month as well as in three separate categories. Also read:...
80 Banks Charge Negative Interest Rates as Crisis Deepens in Germany
12.4.2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and deepening financial crisis, the number of banks charging customers negative interest rates in Germany has accelerated. At least 80 banks now reportedly charge negative interest rates, 16 of which apply this policy to even small deposits. Also read: IMF Declares...
Blockchain Games See Surge During the Pandemic — Can the Tech Handle It?
12.4.2020
Blockchain’s in-game tokens are gaining popularity among quarantined gamers who are forced to stay at home. Could this be the start of a new eSport trend?