55% of survey respondents said that they were aware of crypto despite never owning or using cryptocurrencies.
Brexit and fintech: A spring stocktake
The United Kingdom no longer has the choice but to adapt to the post-Brexit times, making digital finance one of its priorities.
China aims to let foreigners use digital yuan at Winter Olympics in 2022
China wants to allow foreign athletes and visitors to use the county’s digital currency during the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.
South Korea will use blockchain to prevent counterfeit vaccine passports
Blockchain technology is being used to cement confidence in the integrity of new health surveillance measures such as COVID-19 vaccine passports.
EU securities regulator warns about risks of ‘non-regulated’ cryptos
The ESMA analyzed the impact of COVID-19 on financial markets, highlighting the supposed risks linked to crypto investment.
UK’s NHS Taps Blockchain Tech to Monitor Coronavirus Vaccine Cold Chain
Hedera Hashgraph’s blockchain platform will provide the health service with a tamperproof record of vaccine temperatures, the firm said.
Coronavirus Vaccines Certified With VeChain’s Blockchain Tech in Cyprus
The medical certification app was developed by VeChain and I-Dante last May.
Lessons in Failing to Apply Blockchain and AI to Combat COVID
Blockchain tech is well suited to manage aspects of the fight against the coronavirus. Why hasn’t it been used more?
Why Crypto Crosses ‘The Chasm’ in a Post-Coronavirus World
2020 will be looked back on as the year that marks the present era from the past; the demarcation line separating the before and the after.
Governments Will Start to Hodl Bitcoin in 2021
Crypto assets not only are not going away. They will become integral to our financial and political lives.
Balaji Srinivasan: The Man Who Called COVID
The former Coinbase CTO sounded the alarm early about the virus. More broadly, he’s emerged as a prolific and perceptive thinker about the trust and knowledge problems crypto aims to solve.
Bitcoin Dissidents: Those Who Need It Most
The global pandemic and interwoven political and economic crises became fertile ground for Bitcoin to become a tool for human rights.
Open Finance Is Better Than Broken Finance
Traditional financial services fail to meet the core needs of a global economy. DeFi is not perfect but it’s for everyone.
Gold Lags Far Behind Bitcoin as Vaccine Optimism Buoys Markets
Bitcoin is outshining the precious metal by a significant margin as expectations soar of a swift global economic recovery enabled by promising coronavirus vaccines.
First Mover: Stimulus Seen (for Bitcoin) Since Moderna Won’t Save Spirits from Third Wave
Rise in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths could dent consumer confidence and retailer revenue during the crucial holiday shopping season.
First Mover: What’s Next for Bitcoin as Wall Street Gets Vaccine Booster
Crypto markets could turn on a shift in economic policies as U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden’s transition team starts to meet.
Markets Spike as Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Shows 90% Success Rate
Bitcoin and U.S. stock futures shot up on Monday after Pfizer announced positive results from a trial of its coronavirus vaccine.
Coronavirus Driving Interest in CBDCs, Say Central Bank Chiefs
Central banks meeting in Russia said the coronavirus pandemic is a driving force behind growing interest in national digital currencies.
ASX Delays Launch of DLT System Over Coronavirus Trading Volatility
ASX said it was eyeing a new date of April 2023 due to higher levels of demand than expected.
China’s Coronavirus Outbreak Prompts Blockchain Adoption for Charity
China’s banking and digital payment giants are using blockchain technology to add transparency to charity organizations’ donation distribution networks.