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Coronavirus Pandemic Is Reshaping Blockchain Companies’ Roadmaps
11.4.2020
While bringing financial losses and problems to blockchain projects, the coronavirus means new business opportunities for others
Venezuela’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic? More Petro!
10.4.2020
Venezuela’s economic situation – already perilous before the coronavirus pandemic – is now worsening due to the spread of the deadly disease. And with the fiat bolivar struggling, Caracas once again appears to be turning to its own, oil-backed token, the petro (PTR), in the search for economic...
The Pandemic Couldn’t Have Provided a Better Environment for Crypto
10.4.2020
In response to coronavirus pandemic, the industry of emerging technologies, such as crypto, has a chance to prove its success
Fear, Greed and the Evolution of Money in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic
9.4.2020
The coronavirus pandemic: Will it bring a Brave New World, or will it make the world a better place?
Here’s How the Crypto Sector Is Navigating the Pandemic’s Challenges
8.4.2020
As a digital industry, crypto is in a more fortunate position than many other sectors facing the coronavirus pandemic’s fallout. How are providers in the crypto space responding to the crisis?
Tim Draper: Pandemic Could Be The Tipping Point For Bitcoin
8.4.2020
The pandemic may be the tipping point that allows Bitcoin and other innovations to flourish, says investor Tim Draper
Microsoft Helps Hospitals Fight Ransomware Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
7.4.2020
Microsoft is helping hospitals secure their systems amid ransomware attacks from REvil and Ryuk targeting hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic
2 American Banks Have Failed Since Coronavirus Started Spreading in the US
6.4.2020
Since the coronavirus started spreading in the U.S., two banks have failed and were shut down by state banking authorities. One was a bank in West Virginia and the other was in the state of Nebraska. The governor of West Virginia has already issued a stay-at-home order due to rising covid-19 cases....
10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis
6.4.2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting financial crisis, at least 10 countries have made announcements regarding cryptocurrency regulation since our last regulatory roundup. They include Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Germany, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and South...
Unemployment Seemingly Next Pandemic in the US
5.4.2020
Coronavirus epidemic is wreaking havoc on the nations all across the world, thrashing away the world economy, which will soon result in massive unemployment all across the world. The New York Times has recently quoted some of the remarks made by federal officials in its Twitter handle: Vacant jobs...
BIS Calls for Central Bank Digital Currencies Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
5.4.2020
‘The central bank of central banks’ is advocating for the development of CBDCs amid the coronavirus pandemic
Freebitco.in Gaming Site Launches Covid-19 Relief Fund – Donating 20% House Edge to Healthcare Efforts
4.4.2020
The owners of the website Freebitco.in have announced a coronavirus relief fund following the myriad of other crypto companies donating funds to help fight the covid-19 pandemic. Freebitco.in is an extremely popular gaming website that saw more than 40 million visitors last month in web traffic...
Malaysia Becomes the Next Country to Approve Cryptocurrency Exchange Amid Covid-19 Crisis
4.4.2020
Malaysia’s Securities Commission has given full approval to a cryptocurrency exchange operator to legally operate in the country despite the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, Japan also approved a new cryptocurrency exchange as the country continues to fight...
Pandemic Assistance: Maduro to Airdrop Cryptocurrency to All Doctors in Venezuela
4.4.2020
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has announced that he is airdropping cryptocurrency to every doctor in his country as a token of appreciation for their work to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The national cryptocurrency, the petro, will be distributed via the Homeland card (Carnet de...
Technology Vs. Virus! How Blockchain Can Help Fight COVID-19 Pandemic
4.4.2020
Blockchain technology has made significant advancements since its inception and has constantly been advancing into different areas. Few of them are as critical as medicine and sustaining medical facilities. The recent outbreak of the COVID-19 global epidemic has brought blockchain technology into...
Binance Shelters Against Job Losses During Global Pandemic
3.4.2020
Crypto industry keeps sheltering against pandemic-fueled unemployment, with Binance announcing more than 100 new hires over the world
Coronavirus Pandemic Reminds Us That Security Is Important During the Zoom Boom
3.4.2020
Cryptography could protect civil liberties and rights under threat during times of crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic
Merchant Services, Gambling, and Darknets: Coronavirus Economy Stunts Cryptocurrency Spending
3.4.2020
A lot has changed since the coronavirus pandemic swept the globe as it has caused a wide range of negative effects on the world’s economy. On March 30, the blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis published a report that shows how the cryptoconomy is faring from merchant acceptance...
Beware! Scammers Are Out for Crypto Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic
2.4.2020
Cybercrimes are on the rise amid the global coronavirus pandemic, and scammers are using crypto to facilitate some of their attacks
Pandemic Is Changing Bitcoin Usage in ‘Unexpected Ways,’ Says Chainalysis
2.4.2020
Coronavirus, economic contraction and disrupted supply chains are likely driving the decline in Bitcoin-denominated darknet marketplace revenue, says Chainalysis