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When Currencies Fail: A Primer on the Dollar Crisis in Lebanon
29.4.2020
A massive shortage of dollars is instigating economic chaos, including a more than 50% loss of value in the Lebanese pound
Maker Debt Crisis Post-Mortem Recommends New Safeguards
29.4.2020
A new report makes several recommendations to prevent future debt crises for the Maker DeFi protocol
Crypto Answers to the Global Crisis: Bitcoin's Do-or-Die Moment
28.4.2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in global financial and economic crisis, and this is the best chance for crypto to prove its benefits
Libra Has a Flawed Crisis Model, Says Ex-IMF Economist
28.4.2020
Libra's revised whitepaper resembles clearinghouse certificates that the U.S. used to prevent bank runs before the Federal Reserve was created, a former IMF economist says
Economists Predict Great Depression II for US Economy: Fast or V-Shaped Recovery Unlikely
27.4.2020
Several economists have predicted where the U.S. economy is heading. One said it would take a miracle to keep the recession from turning into another Great Depression. Some believe that a fast or V-shaped recovery is unlikely. Meanwhile, Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told President Trump...
Bitcoin Car Finishes First in Virtual NASCAR Race Beating National Champion Kyle Busch
26.4.2020
A bitcoin-themed car has won an e-NASCAR race, beating professional Cup Series racers, including Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Busch. While sporting events have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, many NASCAR drivers have moved to race virtually. Bitcoin Car Wins Virtual NASCAR Race With...
Lightning Network Messaging, Political Expediency and What Crisis Has Revealed
26.4.2020
In a time of increasing censorship aimed towards protecting us, is truly private messaging possible? Why are we using "data driven" approaches when we know the data is wrong? Juggernaut's John Cantrell and HRF's Alex Gladstein help us see what the crisis has revealed
Is Bitcoin a Good Investment: Analyst Predicts High Institutional Demand Post Covid-19
25.4.2020
The global crisis and financial market turmoil have many investors looking into whether cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, are a good investment for them. A Japanese analyst has predicted high institutional investor demand for bitcoin post coronavirus crisis, giving three key reasons why...
No, Bitcoin Isn’t Trading for $15K in Lebanon After Currency Collapse
25.4.2020
While some media outlets are claiming that Bitcoins are trading for $15,000 in Lebanon, it would appear the actual price is closer to $7,850
Starting a Bitcoin Startup During the COVID-19 Crisis, Feat. Yan Pritzker
24.4.2020
With companies closing, unemployment rising and investors spooked in the age of the pandemic, NLW speaks with Swan BTC co-founder Yan Pritzker about the experience of launching a startup in the hyper-competitive world of Bitcoin
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
African Gold’s Position Amid the Global COVID-19 Crisis
24.4.2020
With blockchain tech implementation, Africa’s economic growth could rely on the continent’s gold industry, as revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic
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...
Liquidity Crisis: The Fed Is Sending Billions of Emergency Dollars to USD-Dependent Nations
24.4.2020
Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. Federal Reserve has created trillions of dollars in order to keep the central bank’s private partners’ liquidity strong during the economic downturn. These moves have caused a number of sound money advocates and economists to explain...
Bitcoin Messenger Explores Censorship Resistance During Coronavirus Crisis
23.4.2020
A new bitcoin privacy technology was born this week, using the Lightning Network and inspired by the politics of the COVID-19 crisis
LabCFTC Director: In Crisis, Innovation in Finance Can ‘Get Us to the Next Stage’
23.4.2020
Director of LabCFTC sees hope for fintech innovation amid COVID-19 response while speaking to Cointelegraph
Who in Crypto Might Come Out As Winners or Losers After the COVID-19 Crisis?
22.4.2020
The COVID-19 pandemic now has its grip firmly on the world. According to official numbers, almost 2.6 million individuals have been infected globally, and almost 180,000 have died. In addition to the impact on public health and the healthcare system, the global economy is starting to ground to...
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...
Why This Global Crisis Is a Defining Moment for Stablecoins
18.4.2020
The programmability of stablecoins will "change how we think about money itself," says cLabs' Marek Olszewski
Investments in Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Hit Record High Amid Economic Crisis
17.4.2020
Grayscale Investments has announced the strongest quarter in its history. Investments into the company’s cryptocurrency products, including the flagship Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), hit a record high in the first quarter. Of the total investment, 88% comes from institutional investors....