While Main Street is shut down, the financial world keeps moving as quickly as ever. That’s not a sustainable situation, says our columnist.
Why Kyber Network Tokens Tripled to $100M Despite the Coronavirus Recession
Here’s why Kyber Network’s KNC is this season’s hottest token across decentralized cryptocurrency markets.
‘Minsky Moments’ and the Financial History of Pandemics
As a wobbly recovery tries to take hold, was the coronavirus pandemic simply the pinprick on a larger economic bubble?
Ex-CFTC Chair Chris Giancarlo Joins Swiss Effort to Fund COVID Relief Projects
Led by Swiss crypto exchange Lykke, a $200,000 initiative to fund tech-driven COVID-19 relief projects has tapped ex-CFTC chair Chris Giancarlo as its advisor.
EU Supercomputers Hijacked From COVID-19 Research to Mine Cryptocurrency
A number of supercomputers programmed to search for a vaccine for the coronavirus were remotely hijacked last week using stolen credentials.
EU Supercomputers Hijacked From COVID-19 Research to Mine Cryptocurrency
A number of supercomputers programmed to search for a vaccine for the coronavirus were remotely hijacked last week using stolen credentials.
How the COVID-19 Crisis Revived the Digital Dollar Debate
Some Americans are still waiting for stimulus support. Would a digital dollar have helped disburse funds? Here’s a breakdown of the debate.
How the COVID-19 Crisis Revived the Digital Dollar Debate
Some Americans are still waiting for stimulus support. Would a digital dollar have helped disburse funds? Here’s a breakdown of the debate.
Tradeshift Proposes Plan to Protect Denmark’s Supply Chains From COVID-19 Crisis
Tradeshift wants the Danish government to try out a supply-chain relief plan that involves the fintech unicorn’s blockchain-based trade finance platform.
The Man Who Forecast a Currency Cold War
David Birch’s book “The Currency Cold War” foresees a world of competing digital currencies. COVID-19 brings that future closer, he says.
The Man Who Forecast a Currency Cold War
David Birch’s book “The Currency Cold War” foresees a world of competing digital currencies. COVID-19 brings that future closer, he says.
Money Reimagined: COVID-19’s Lessons in Innovation
Though its impacts are deadly, the coronavirus is a product of an advanced innovation ecosystem. We can learn from its ability to mutate and adapt.
66% of Europeans Believe Crypto Will Still Be Around in 10 Years: Survey
A poll from bitFlyer Europe suggests confidence in crypto is growing, despite the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
World Economic Forum Shares Roadmap for Deploying Blockchains in Real World
As COVID-19 disrupts global supply chains, the WEF has published a roadmap for businesses to deploy blockchains as a solution.
World Economic Forum Shares Roadmap for Deploying Blockchains in Real World
As COVID-19 disrupts global supply chains, the WEF has published a roadmap for businesses to deploy blockchains as a solution.
No Visits, No Parole: Ross Ulbricht Is More Alone Than Ever During COVID-19
Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is in his seventh year behind bars. His mom Lyn continues to campaign for his release, despite rough odds and no visitation rights during coronavirus.
US Authorities Freeze COVID-19 Website Alleged Scammer Tried to Sell for Bitcoin
The U.S. Departments of Justice and Homeland Security seized coronaprevention.org after its owner allegedly tried to sell it for $500 in bitcoin.
COVID-19 Tracing Apps Have to Go Viral to Work. That’s a Big Ask
How do you make it so people actually want to download a contact tracing app?
Road to Consensus: Harry Halpin Talks Holistic Privacy, Mixnets and COVID-19 (of Course)
Harry Halpin, a speaker at Consensus: Distributed, talks about his lockdown, and how Crypto Twitter was right, for once.
Immunity Passes Explained: Should We Worry About Privacy?
Immunity passes could allow people who have had the virus to return to normal life. Here’s how they work, and why we might worry.