Category Archive For "coronavirus"
in coronavirus, Health, Identity, Privacy
You should care about decentralized identity in the wake of COVID-19
Developing self-sovereign identity should be a leading priority for every company, legislator and investor engaged in the security industry.
Centralized data management hampered the global response to COVID-19
Blockchain-supported decentralization has a chance to improve the difficulties for pharmaceutical and life sciences supply chains.
COVID-19, Trump, KuCoin, BitMEX: Bitcoin price says keep calm and carry on
Bitcoin’s stability throughout an eventful week shows traders are confident that the bullish uptrend will resume soon.
Bitcoin rises against USD after Mnuchin promises second stimulus check
$1,200 checks for Americans will definitely feature in any deal, says Steven Mnuchin, as DXY weakness opens up opportunities for Bitcoin gains.
Government investment firm develops blockchain health passport in Singapore
Singapore continues to apply blockchain in its public administration.
Crypto Finance Conference to host industry experts in-person in January 2021
Physical crypto events come back, but with a set of strict COVID-19 measures.
COVID-19: Decentralization the norm as workplaces adjust to new normal
COVID-19 has forced businesses around the world to adapt to new ways as crypto companies embrace the “decentralized normal.”
What the COVID-19 pandemic means for blockchain and crypto
Blockchain and cryptocurrency have great potential to help us, especially in these challenging times of the global coronavirus outbreak.
Americans don’t want to give up their paper money, but they should
Cryptocurrency may emerge as a more widely adopted means of exchange as consumers grow increasingly comfortable with cashless transactions.
Darknet, cryptocurrency and two intersecting health crises
With new technologies evolving, criminals find easier ways for illicit activities — that is the dark side of anonymity and decentralization.
Banks must establish infrastructure for digital assets before it’s too late
Crypto adoption in traditional legacy systems is moving fast, but a lack of technological infrastructure limits compliance and safe storage.
The UN’s ‘decade of delivery’ needs blockchain to succeed
Emerging technologies are essential to fasten SDGs, but this shouldn’t come at the expense of prudence and careful evaluation.
Brazil plans to track COVID-19 vaccinations using blockchain tech
In the midst of a country-wide COVID-19 vaccination effort, Brazil looks to add blockchain-based tracking to the equation.
in coronavirus, Decentralization, Government, Job, P2P
The reasons why I left a comfortable government job for crypto
What was behind my decision to leave a government position and continue down a path within the crypto and blockchain space.
DeFi and healthcare: A trillion-dollar opportunity for the taking
When applied to healthcare, DeFi becomes a very fundamental disruption with the greatest impact.
Mystery shoppers reveal that banks are struggling with COVID-19 response
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, banks are reluctant to suggest alternative channels to their customers, says report.
South Korean gov pledges to bring blockchain voting into people’s homes
Blockchain could soon be integrated into South Korean apartments.
in Bitcoin, coronavirus
COVID-19 shook out retail investors but emboldened BTC whales: Report
Some bought the dip, others decided to wait it out.
Pandemic has accelerated adoption of digital currency: ECB President
EU residents are becoming more comfortable with digital and contactless payments.
Crypto meetups are dangerous to health and wealth, South Koreans warned
The warning is not just because of the coronavirus pandemic.
