Category Archive For "coronavirus"
Three Industries That Will Be Blockchain Innovators Post-Pandemic
Nash’s co-founder said three industries will benefit from blockchain technology after the COVID-19 pandemic.
To Accelerate Cryptocurrency Adoption, We Must First Improve User Experience
Cryptocurrency adoption is inevitable, but without strengthening our approach to user education, the process will be slow.
South Korea Brings Blockchain to Healthcare, but That’s Just the Start
Healthcare is among the first industries in South Korea to receive the benefits of data management and storage on blockchains.
The United States Has to Upgrade the Legacy Financial System
Slow-roll regulations in the United States may leave Americans behind in the financial innovations’ running.
Hold More Gold Than Bitcoin, Says BTC Bull Mike Novogratz
Michael Novogratz, who predicted BTC to hit $20,000 by the end of 2020, advises investors to own more gold than Bitcoin.
Cointelegraph Exclusive: CFTC Moves Annual Fintech Conference Online
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CFTC is changing up the format for its annual Fintech Forward conference.
in business, coronavirus, Sandbox, Tokens
Record Revenue for Blockchain Gaming Company During Pandemic
Animoca Brands, the firm behind noted NFT-powered games The Sandbox and F1 Delta Time, has reported record revenue amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19 Could Accelerate Crypto Adoption
Coinbase’s former CTO believes over powered governments could lead to accelerated crypto adoption post COVID-19.
Blockchain Travel Platform Lost 90% of Booking Volumes Due to COVID-19
Booking volumes on the Binance-backed travel booking platform dropped by 90% during the coronavirus pandemic.
UNICEF Crypto Fund to Invest $100K in Humanitarian Blockchain Projects
UNICEF’s crypto fund is looking for blockchain startups from emerging countries that tackle COVID-19 and humanitarian challenges.
Coinbase and Circle-Backed Stablecoin USD Coin Breaks $1B Market Cap
Launched by the Centre Consortium in October 2018, USD Coin reached a $1 billion market cap in 21 months.
in Bitcoin, business, Coinbase, coronavirus
Tech Entrepreneur Offers Bitcoin Bounty in Campaign Against Vox
Balaji Srinivasan has promised a $1000 BTC bounty to anyone who can get Recode’s Kara Swisher to retract a story on COVID-19.
South Korean NGO Announces Blockchain-Based Healthcare Platform
The Commons Foundation unveiled plans to build a blockchain platform to track COVID-19 cases in South Korea.
The Word Stimulus Means “Buy Bitcoin” For This Exec
The head of business development for blockchain financial services outfit, Unchained Capital, flees to Bitcoin when the government starts talking about stimulus spending.
The Rise of Virtual Hackathons: Tackling Blockchain Challenges Online
Virtual hackathons may allow developers to solve technical problems and create new solutions, yet it’s not all easy going for these online events.
in Bitcoin, Bitcoin Price, coronavirus, Markets, Stocks
Bitcoin, Stocks at Risk as Dr. Fauci Predicts 100K Daily New COVID Cases
Stocks and Bitcoin prices could correct sharply if Dr. Anthony Fauci’s dire coronavirus warning plays out.
in Bitcoin, coronavirus, Gold, Markets, Stocks
All Inflation? In Bitcoin Terms, Stocks Never Recovered From Covid-19
Bitcoin and gold denominated stock market performance wipes out almost any hint of recovery since March.
Russia: Bitcoin Activity Rising Despite Strict Law Proposals
As Russia draws up new strict cryptocurrency legislation, P2P Bitcoin exchanges and crypto trades in the country rise significantly.
in Blockchain, China, coronavirus, Data, Government, Technology
China Highlights Blockchain in Pandemic Preparedness Strategy
China is looking into the use of blockchain technology to promote data sharing among medical institutions amid future pandemics.
Study Shows Indonesia Was Hit Hard By Crypto-Centric Attacks
Microsoft research shows crypto-related attacks grew in Indonesia during from 2018 to 2019.
