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World Economic Forum Suggests Fighting Corruption With Blockchain Tech
17.6.2020
A new World Economic Forum study has revealed how blockchain technology can be used to prevent corruption in public procurement
Colombian Government and WEF Weigh Public Ethereum in Bid to Fight Corruption
17.6.2020
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is working with the Colombian government to see if blockchain-based transparency can help prevent a hotspot for corruption
WEF Hopes to Stamp Out Corruption With Colombian Blockchain Trial
17.6.2020
The World Economic Forum looks at blockchain as a solution against foul play in government processes
Chainlink, MakerDAO Honored as World Economic Forum ‘Tech Pioneers’
17.6.2020
The World Economic Forum has recognized six blockchain companies on its list of 100 Technology Pioneers for 2020
Gemini Join Black Lives Matter, will Provide Economic Support to Organizations Helping Black Community
16.6.2020
The Black Lives Matter Campaign is doing rounds across the globe and several positives have come out of it. Celebrities from various sections of the society have come forward in support of the campaign, demanding immediate and comprehensive reforms to end the oppression of the black community...
Russian Ministry Slams Bill to Ban Crypto — Experts Warn Easy to Bypass, Creates Black Market
11.6.2020
Russia’s Ministry of Economic Development has informed parliament of its disapproval of the bill to ban cryptocurrency. Experts say a ban will be ineffective as people can use technology to bypass it, leading to the creation of an “uncontrolled black market.” Russian Ministry...
Trump Predicts US Economy to Recover by 2021 — Fed Chair, Economists Disagree
7.6.2020
President Donald Trump has predicted that the US economy will recover by 2021, citing new jobs data released by the Labor Department which contains a “misclassification error.” Officials say the numbers are artificially low, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and several...
India’s Crypto Trading Volume Soars Amid Economic Crisis
5.6.2020
Despite the economic crisis, cryptocurrency trading platforms in India are reporting record-breaking volumes and new users. “People in India are betting big on bitcoin,” Paxful’s CEO said. “The Indian market holds great potential and importance for the future of...
Bitcoin Is a Way to Repair Economic Injustice: Author Isaiah Jackson
5.6.2020
There are no easy technological solutions to racial tensions, police brutality or economic insecurity. Still, bitcoin could help black Americans, says author Isaiah Jackson
Market Wrap: A Bitcoin Lull as Stocks Signal Economic Optimism
3.6.2020
The bitcoin rollercoaster has turned into a bumper car as equities take the stage in hopes of a global economic rebound
US Government Prediction: Economy Faces 10-Year Recovery, $8 Trillion Loss From Coronavirus
3.6.2020
The U.S. Congressional Budget Office has projected that the coronavirus crisis will cost the U.S. economy about $8 trillion. Many factors play a part in shrinking the economy, such as business closures, social distancing measures, consumer spending, a drop in energy prices, and recent legislation....
Capitalism’s Perestroika Moment: Bitcoin Rises as Economic Centralization Falls
2.6.2020
Since crony communism and unfettered capitalism lead to the same destination, it’s time to decentralize
Cointelegraph Joins World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence Network
31.5.2020
Cointelegraph has partnered with the WEF to integrate our crypto industry news and analysis feed to its Strategic Intelligence network
IMF Predicts Banks Will Struggle at Least 5 More Years After Global Economy Recovers
26.5.2020
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that banks will struggle to generate profits at least five years after the global economy recovers from the coronavirus-led economic crisis. The IMF explained that banks were struggling even before the covid-19 pandemic so their troubles...
7 Remote Crypto and Blockchain Firms That Are Hiring Right Now: May Edition
25.5.2020
Despite challenging economic conditions, the cryptosphere is still hiring. As reported by Forbes on April 24, job postings for cryptocurrencyContinue Reading
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Russia Proposes Law That Criminalizes Buying Bitcoin With Cash, Offenders Face 7 Years in Jail
24.5.2020
Russian lawmakers have proposed new laws that seek to ban the use of bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies in the country, local media reported. According to draft bills submitted by a group of deputies to the Russian parliament recently, individuals may face up to seven years in prison...
Carl Menger: The Nature and Origin of Money
23.5.2020
In the early stages of trade, when economizing individuals are only slowly awakening to knowledge of the economic gains that can be derived from exploitation of existing exchange opportunities, their attention is, in keeping with the simplicity of all cultural beginnings, directed only to the most...
Illegal to Own Gold? Hedge Fund Manager Warns Governments May Ban Gold Ownership
22.5.2020
A well-known hedge fund manager has warned that governments may ban private gold ownership. He explained that central banks may attempt to demonetize gold, making it illegal for private individuals to own, as the authorities lose control of inflation amid the coronavirus-led economic crisis....
Bitcoin Will Create a New Economic Elite in 2020
22.5.2020
The economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak has clearly shown the advantages of the decentralized technologies and cryptocurrency
Colombia, Deloitte, ConsenSys Sign On to WEF’s ‘Blockchain Bill of Rights’
22.5.2020
The cryptocurrency industry just gained an organized structure for collaborating with world leaders, thanks to the World Economic Forum