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Filipino Pawnshops Bank on Crypto Remittances During Crisis
14.4.2020
Pawn shops in the Philippines are well placed to popularize cryptocurrencies as alternatives to cash
How Zero Interest Rates in the US Will Impact Stablecoin Adoption
14.4.2020
Financial measures to fight the COVID-19 pandemic might force the adoption of stablecoins worldwide
Market Outlook: Bitcoin’s Inverse Head and Shoulders, Covid-19 Fears Decline, CME Futures Gaps
14.4.2020
Digital currency markets have had a few lackluster days, as the entire crypto market valuation has dropped below the $200 billion mark on Monday. The following day on April 14, a number of cryptocurrencies have seen some slight gains between 2-9%. Meanwhile, global markets are reacting positively...
Wirex Payments Platform Hits 3 Million Users, Becomes Profitable
14.4.2020
Strong long term trends aside, the COVID-19 pandemic has recently hit Wirex card users’ retail spending
‘The Great Lockdown’: IMF Confirms Global Recession
14.4.2020
IMF: “The Great Lockdown is the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and far worse than the Global Financial Crisis [of 2008].”
Dorsey’s Crypto-Friendly Firm Square Joins Paycheck Protection Program
14.4.2020
Jack Dorsey’s Square Capital is among the first crypto-friendly firms to officially join the U.S. federal emergency lending program
61-Year-Old Silk Road Vendor to Stay in Prison Despite COVID-19
14.4.2020
A judge ruled that the vendor is in “reasonably good health” and this his argument would justify the release of every single federal in-mate over the age of 60
Crypto Holders Being Targeted by COVID-19 Scammers — FBI Warning
14.4.2020
Blackmail attempts, work from home scams, and fake COVID-19 treatments were among the cryptocurrency-related scams mentioned by the FBI
Chiliz Working on Blockchain-Based Covid-19 Immunity Passes for Football Fans
13.4.2020
Covid-19 immunity passports are seeing plenty of criticism, but one blockchain startup is already planning to use them for opening up stadiums to football fans
Europe Debates COVID-19 Contact Tracing That Respects Privacy
13.4.2020
European researchers are looking for ways to track the spread of coronavirus while respecting privacy rights
Open Source PPE: Inside the Project Decentralizing Face Mask Production
13.4.2020
Engineers in the Midwest are creating an open source method for manufacturing face masks. They hope to decentralize production to the local level
US Treasury Approves Square as Coronavirus Stimulus Lender
13.4.2020
Square, the bitcoin-friendly company behind Cash App, announced Monday it is participating in the U.S. government’s emergency Paycheck Protection Program
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%
Crypto Long & Short: DeFi and Traditional Finance Are Forming an Unlikely Friendship
13.4.2020
Many believe DeFi is the future of finance, unleashing efficiencies and creating a more transparent framework. Others find the idea terrifying
Post COVID-19, Companies Must Be Resilient, Not Just Efficient
13.4.2020
Companies need better emergency planning. They can't always rely on government in a crisis, says our columnist
COVID-19 ‘Immunity Passport’ Unites 60 Firms on Self-Sovereign ID Project
13.4.2020
The COVID-19 Credentials Initiative (CCI) is working on a digital certificate to help stop the spread of the virus without compromising user privacy
Winklevoss: Bitcoin Faces Coronavirus ‘Inflection Point’ Amid Oil Woes
13.4.2020
Big changes for Bitcoin are coming due to coronavirus, Cameron Winklevoss believes
US Gov't Opens Door for Fintechs to Become Lenders in COVID-19 Relief Plan
13.4.2020
Fintech lenders can finally join the ranks of traditional banks in relief efforts for small businesses hit by COVID-19
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:...
Bitcoin Shaky, Dorsey Donates, CoinMarketCap Attacked, Royal Scam: Hodler’s Digest, April 6–April 12
12.4.2020
In this week’s Hodler’s Digest, Bitcoin drops to a key level as rally looks shaky, and Jack Dorsey donates 28% of his wealth to the coronavirus fight