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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...
This App Tracks the Impact of Your Donation to Combat Coronavirus
16.4.2020
"Let's start a positive epidemic," says the team behind the #SpreadLoveNotCorona app. "The more people get infected, the more money goes to charity."
Ask Consensus Speakers Anything at CoinDesk Live
15.4.2020
Twice a week, the Lockdown Edition will feature discussions and public AMAs via Zoom with key speakers from the Consensus: Distributed agenda
This Altcoin Has Thrived Amid Global Lockdown, Seeing 102% Growth in 28 Days
14.4.2020
Komodo (KMD) climbed to 102% growth over the past thirty days, marking a swift turnaround for a coin which lost 75% of its value from February into March
Blockchain Bites: The Global Lockdown, Privacy Preserving Cryptography and Bitmain’s Cash Rebates
14.4.2020
Crypto may protect privacy as governments turn to contact tracing apps, while hackers are selling your Zoom account information for pennies on the dollar
What Are Russians Doing in Lockdown? Praying and Trading Crypto
14.4.2020
Religion and crypto are emerging as the unlikely winners as locked-down Russian internet users flock to bitcoin (BTC) and the Bible in a bid to bust the coronavirus blues.
Internet habits appear to be changing fast in the country, with online traffic now spiking on crypto exchange websites....
‘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].”
“What You Said” (Apr. 13), a Weekly Round-Up of Sentiments From the Community
13.4.2020
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BTC to INR: P2P Bitcoin Marketplaces Growing in India
9.4.2020
Ever since the supreme court quashed the banking restriction imposed by the central bank, interest in cryptocurrency has been rising in India, including on peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplaces. The local crypto community is growing despite the nationwide lockdown and rising covid-19 threat. Also read:...
Crypto Trading Volumes Rise in India After Banking Crisis, COVID-19 Lockdown
9.4.2020
A nationwide coronavirus lockdown, a local banking crisis and a favorable court ruling have created a trifecta for crypto trading volumes in India
The Questions We’re Not Allowed to Ask, Feat. Hidden Forces’ Demetri Kofinas
8.4.2020
A candid conversation with Hidden Forces host Demetri Kofinas about Covid-19 response, media incentives, and the getting the economy back in action
Wuhan Days: What I Learned About Blockchain From Two Months Under Lockdown
8.4.2020
A DeFi professional describes life under quarantine in COVID-19's epicenter. When the next crisis comes, he says, blockchain tech will be ready to help
How Disruption Makes Humanity Stronger, Feat. Emerson Spartz
6.4.2020
Could creativity and digital work flourish as people are forced to improve how they use the internet and technology?
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...
Blockchain Gaming, Messaging Apps See User Growth Amid Coronavirus Lockdowns
3.4.2020
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a relative surge in a small corner of the cryptocurrency space: its more casual and entertaining end
Nationwide Lockdown: Indian Cryptocurrency Exchanges See Signups and Trade Volumes Increase
3.4.2020
India is currently under a nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. News.Bitcoin.com talked to executives of local cryptocurrency exchanges to find out the impact of the lockdown on cryptocurrency trading. They revealed that more people are actually trading cryptocurrencies on their...
Remote Working Proves Unexpected Hero as Half of US Economy Shifts to Home Offices
31.3.2020
To those who believe in a digital future in which decentralization makes systems more resilient, the coronavirus crisis has expedited the inevitable
Crypto Conference Defies COVID-19 Lockdown by Hosting in Virtual Realm
31.3.2020
The virtual world of Decentraland plays host to the Coinfest Conference this week, which was forced to relocate due to the COVID-19 lockdown
University Students Harness Blockchain for Elections Amid Lockdown
30.3.2020
A voting Dapp built by the students of Malta University comprises the first live implementation of Vodafone’s digital identity platform
Porn Industry Thrives During Lockdown — These Sites Are Cryptocurrency-Friendly
29.3.2020
Porn sites have been experiencing increased traffic as the number of people under lockdown or quarantine rises due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of these sites accept cryptocurrencies, including Pornhub. The popular porn site currently offers residents of some countries free premium membership...