Bank of Japan (BoJ), one of Japan’s central banks, has put the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on top priority since July, according to a report in Japan Today. As per the report, members of BoJ hoped to see its digital currencies operate seamlessly during times of natural disasters and especially during...Read More
Just recently Bitcoin.com’s Roger Ver donated $10,000 worth of bitcoin cash to the charitable organization Casa de Amparo, a 501(c)(3) charity that helps children escape child abuse and neglect. Since 1978, Casa de Amparo has offered a myriad of programs that help those affected by and at risk of child abuse in San Diego County....Read More
In mid-May, news.Bitcoin.com reported on one of our mining pool videos being censored and banned from the video-sharing platform Youtube. The report had shown how Youtube has been censoring videos for a long time now, and the CEO specifically told the public certain coronavirus films would be removed. Youtube’s censorship has caused a number of...Read More
Switzerland’s government has rejected a 100 million franc ($103 million) bailout for local cryptocurrency companies battered by the coronavirus economy, local media reported. Zug finance director Heinz Taennler requested the special funding package in April. He planned to issue out loans to startups, which could be converted into shares. The central government had already unveiled...Read More
On May 14, Bitcoin.com Executive Chairman Roger Ver sat down with Digifinex cofounder, Kiana Shek, for an ask-me-anything (AMA) session about the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Ver explained what he thinks about the central banks printing unlimited money, the government-induced lockdowns, and his opinions about certain cryptocurrencies like BTC, BCH, XRP, ETH, and more. Bitcoin.com Executive Chairman...Read More
Jeff Berwick is an entrepreneur with a lot to say these days and he’s released a number of videos discussing the coronavirus pandemic and the government-induced lockdowns. Berwick is the founder of The Dollar Vigilante, an anarcho-capitalist media outlet focusing on gold, silver, mining stocks, cryptocurrencies, and offshore banking. News.Bitcoin.com chatted with Berwick this week...Read More
The last two months dealing with the coronavirus outbreak have been strange, to say the least, and as data rolls in more people are becoming aware that there was quite a bit of overreaction from politicians, the media, and medical professionals. A small number of people are starting to focus on the economic situation and...Read More
The blockchain industry continues to thrive during the coronavirus crisis. A new venture in Amsterdam aims to provide a decentralized fund to support people suffering from financial hardship during these uncertain times. It is evident that the coronavirus pandemic will continue to affect daily life for some time to come. A Different use for Blockchain...Read More
It has become apparent that blockchain is considered to be the holy grail during this coronavirus crisis.Even the World Economic Forum is convinced that distributed ledgers will be of incredible value moving forward. The future of the entire world may very well hinge on blockchain technology. Blockchain is a Must After Coronavirus Crisis is Over...Read More
The coronavirus hasn’t been all that beneficial to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as of yet. After triggering an initial crash, returning to values prior to that event has proven to be virtually impossible. All financial markets have suffered due to the global coronavirus crisis. Will the Coronavirus Boost Bitcoin? Stocks have crashed hard and are...Read More
The quest to use blockchain technology during the coronavirus crisis is far from over. IBM is currently in the process of bridging the gap between buyers and supplies of medical supplies. The coronavirus crisis has highlighted many inefficiencies across supply chains globally. IBM’s Blockchain Effort for the Coronavirus Addressing those problems will not come easy,...Read More
There have been several disturbing consequences to the global coronavirus crisis. One interesting aspect is how most, if not all of the cryptocurrency markets have recovered from the onslaught rather easily. During the initial stages of the coronavirus crisis, many markets suffered from volatility. Crypto Markets Recover During Coronavirus Crisis Albeit this is normal in...Read More
As the coronavirus crisis continues, numerous projects and companies want to offer a helping hand. During the previous week of the CODEVID19 Hackathon, an application based on IOTA technology took first place. The coronavirus crisis has certainly highlighted many shortcomings in society. IOTA Technology x Coronavirus Especially when it comes to logistics and technology, there...Read More
It is evident that recent decisions by central banks around the world – due to the coronavirus – will trigger major financial repercussions in the coming months. Tyler Winklevoss expects plenty of bullish Bitcoin momentum as a result. The coronavirus crisis has triggered an influx of capital by central banks. Tyler Winklevoss on the Coronavirus...Read More
While most of the U.S. remains on lockdown, a few states across the nation are starting to open up businesses and lift restrictions. Meanwhile, politicians on the left have been trying to push a universal basic income (UBI) package through Congress, in order to give Americans in need a monthly check. This week, former U.S....Read More
During the coronavirus crisis, many companies have shifted their attention to blockchain and distributed ledgers. Storj, the data storage solution utilizing DLT, has now announced its COVID-19 Storage Program. It is commendable to see existing blockchain service providers get in on the coronavirus action. Storj Helps Coronavirus Researchers More specifically, a lot of companies try...Read More
The coronavirus crisis is a golden opportunity for cyber criminals looking to score a quick buck. In terms of Bitcoin email scams, it would appear that things are going from to worse in quick succession. There are always people looking to capitalize on global events, either for better or worse. Coronavirus Extortion Scams Continue The...Read More
As more and more people remain forced to spend time in self-quarantine, it becomes pertinent to find something new to do. Orbs, an Israeli blockchain firm, is looking to “gamify” quarantine through its new application. The coronavirus lockdown and self-quarantine is far from over in most countries around the world. A new Coronavirus Challenge of...Read More
More and more organizations turn to blockchain technology during the coronavirus crisis. Birmingham City Business School is the latest to throw its hat into the ring through blockchain certificates. There are seemingly many use cases for blockchain technology during this time of crisis. Blockchain Certificates During the Coronavirus The viability of these efforts still remains...Read More
There are many different consequences to the coronavirus, including developments affecting the cryptocurrency space. Several Oxford professors think there are some unexpected benefits to the current state of affairs. It is evident that the coronavirus has triggered a financial shock, of sorts. The Coronavirus Benefits Cryptocurrency, Sort of This can be noted across the board....Read More
The quest for utilizing blockchain technology during the coronavirus crisis is far from over. INATBA is launching its own COVID Task Force with the help of the EU Commission and UC London. It is remarkable how innovative technologies are suddenly in high demand again. Blockchain and the Coronavirus Remain an odd mix For blockchain, that...Read More
Contact tracing solutions are in high demand due to the global coronavirus crisis. Baseline, a smart contract and tokenization platform, is now throwing its hat in the ring. Baseline is an enterprise-grade blockchain venture created by EY, Microsoft, and ConsenSys. Improving Coronavirus Contact Tracing It is looking to bring distributed ledger technology and smart contracts...Read More
There are many different potential price predictions for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies today. One pattern suggests the Bitcoin price could reach a value of $100,000 in the next few years, albeit the current coronavirus crisis makes that seem rather unlikely. All Bitcoin holders want to see the BTC price go up significantly. Coronavirus Doesn’t Move...Read More
In brief: The Coronavirus crash of mid-March has resulted in a lot of crypto traders being cautious. The dominance of stablecoins is proof that they are waiting for favorable crypto conditions to get back to trading. Staking crypto on the various exchanges has provided an alternative to trading and/or storing value in stablecoins. The Bitcoin...Read More
During the coronavirus crisis, cryptocurrency and blockchain startups can play a crucial role. VeChain is using its native technology to verify COVID-19 masks are legitimate first and foremost. There are a lot of concerns regarding materials and equipment needed during the coronavirus crisis. The Role of VeChain During the Coronavirus Crisis Particularly where face masks...Read More
Blockchain platforms around the world try to play their part during the coronavirus crisis. Nodle, an IoT blockchain platform, has launched a contact tracing app that may come in handy moving forward. Nodle is one of the many startups exploring blockchain technology. Tackling the Coronavirus With Nodle Its focus lies with the Internet of Things...Read More
In brief: Evidence points towards US citizens using there $1,200 stimulus checks to buy Bitcoin (BTC). Grayscale Capital’s recent quarterly report provides a clue as to institutional interest in Bitcoin (BTC). The King of Crypto is hovering around $7,200 and looks set to start a climb up to $8,000. For the last 72 hours, Bitcoin...Read More
There are many different ways in which blockchain technology can make a meaningful impact during the coronavirus crisis. Particularly soccer clubs show an interest in this technology lately. With most sports events canceled for the foreseeable future, it becomes very difficult to generate some sort of revenue. Schalke 04 Has Hopes for the Blockchain Soccer...Read More
Americans will soon receive their stimulus checks to help fuel the domestic economy. How much of that money will be spent on buying Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies, will be rather interesting to observe. Coronavirus stimulus checks are being sent out to citizens of the United States. Coronavirus Stimulus Checks are Coming Every citizen will receive...Read More
The majority of Bitcoin mining firms expected very little impact due tot he coronavirus crisis. Fast forward to today, and Riot Blockchain is effectively cutting costs by moving hardware to a different location. Riot Blockchain is one of the many companies engaged in Bitcoin mining as a business. Coronavirus Crisis Forces Riot Blockchain’s Hand While their...Read More
