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Bitcoin Miner Braves Pandemic Amid Partial Relocation to New York
17.4.2020
Riot Blockchain has entered into a "co-location mining services contract" to share Coinmint’s data center amid low crypto prices
Expert Warns: Don’t Trust Ransomware Groups Amid Pandemic
16.4.2020
Threat analyst at cybersecurity firm said that armistice promises made by multiple ransomware groups have no relevance
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...
NEO Bets On Post-Pandemic Blockchain Boom: 'May The Fittest Survive'
16.4.2020
NEO founder forecasts post-pandemic blockchain boom, and NEO, regularly titled as “Chinese Ethereum,” is going to capitalize on it.
Da Hongfei, the founder of China-headquartered NEO, a blockchain platform for distributed apps, and of Onchain, a blockchain development company for enterprise...
NEO Founder Says Blockchain is a Remedy in a Post-Pandemic World
16.4.2020
At Blockdown 2020, NEO founder Da Hongfei suggested blockchain technology could bridge global gaps in a post-pandemic marketplace
Another Bitcoin Mining Firm Warns COVID-19 Pandemic May Harm Its Business
15.4.2020
Hut 8, one of the few publicly traded crypto mining firms, is concerned about coronavirus-related delays of new machine deliveries, its CEO said
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%
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:...
80 Banks Charge Negative Interest Rates as Crisis Deepens in Germany
12.4.2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and deepening financial crisis, the number of banks charging customers negative interest rates in Germany has accelerated. At least 80 banks now reportedly charge negative interest rates, 16 of which apply this policy to even small deposits. Also read: IMF Declares...
Blockchain Games See Surge During the Pandemic — Can the Tech Handle It?
12.4.2020
Blockchain’s in-game tokens are gaining popularity among quarantined gamers who are forced to stay at home. Could this be the start of a new eSport trend?
Coronavirus Pandemic Is Reshaping Blockchain Companies’ Roadmaps
11.4.2020
While bringing financial losses and problems to blockchain projects, the coronavirus means new business opportunities for others
Venezuela’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic? More Petro!
10.4.2020
Venezuela’s economic situation – already perilous before the coronavirus pandemic – is now worsening due to the spread of the deadly disease. And with the fiat bolivar struggling, Caracas once again appears to be turning to its own, oil-backed token, the petro (PTR), in the search for economic...
The Pandemic Couldn’t Have Provided a Better Environment for Crypto
10.4.2020
In response to coronavirus pandemic, the industry of emerging technologies, such as crypto, has a chance to prove its success
Fear, Greed and the Evolution of Money in the Age of the Coronavirus Pandemic
9.4.2020
The coronavirus pandemic: Will it bring a Brave New World, or will it make the world a better place?
Here’s How the Crypto Sector Is Navigating the Pandemic’s Challenges
8.4.2020
As a digital industry, crypto is in a more fortunate position than many other sectors facing the coronavirus pandemic’s fallout. How are providers in the crypto space responding to the crisis?
Tim Draper: Pandemic Could Be The Tipping Point For Bitcoin
8.4.2020
The pandemic may be the tipping point that allows Bitcoin and other innovations to flourish, says investor Tim Draper
Microsoft Helps Hospitals Fight Ransomware Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
7.4.2020
Microsoft is helping hospitals secure their systems amid ransomware attacks from REvil and Ryuk targeting hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic
2 American Banks Have Failed Since Coronavirus Started Spreading in the US
6.4.2020
Since the coronavirus started spreading in the U.S., two banks have failed and were shut down by state banking authorities. One was a bank in West Virginia and the other was in the state of Nebraska. The governor of West Virginia has already issued a stay-at-home order due to rising covid-19 cases....
10 Countries Actively Regulating Cryptocurrency Despite Global Crisis
6.4.2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting financial crisis, at least 10 countries have made announcements regarding cryptocurrency regulation since our last regulatory roundup. They include Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, China, Spain, Germany, India, the Philippines, the U.S., and South...
Unemployment Seemingly Next Pandemic in the US
5.4.2020
Coronavirus epidemic is wreaking havoc on the nations all across the world, thrashing away the world economy, which will soon result in massive unemployment all across the world. The New York Times has recently quoted some of the remarks made by federal officials in its Twitter handle: Vacant jobs...