Glen Weyl, an intellectual firebrand of the Ethereum community, played a key role in crafting a pandemic-fighting blueprint just published by Harvard.
How a Crypto Guru Shaped Harvard’s Roadmap for Reopening the US Economy
Glen Weyl, an intellectual firebrand of the Ethereum community, played a key role in crafting a pandemic-fighting blueprint just published by Harvard.
New App Lets Coronavirus-Hit Businesses Take Crypto Payments for Zoom Calls
The app is aimed to make it easier for entrepreneurs plying their trade from home to maintain their income.
dYdX’s Crypto Loans Hit $1B as Traders Scramble to Capitalize on Coronavirus-led Volatility
Volatility amid the COVID-19 pandemic has proven attractive to traders.
Crypto’s Zoom Moment Is Coming
Zoom is now a household name. Can crypto be next?
Big Tech Signs Rare Open Source Pledge to Boost Supplies During COVID
Major tech firms are opening their patents to allow developers to build much needed tools during the coronavirus crisis.
European Contact Tracing Consortium Faces Wave of Defections Over Centralization Concerns
Contact tracing researchers fear Europe could choose a centralized system that puts personal privacy at risk.
Russians Withdrew a Year’s Worth of Cash in a Month Over Coronavirus Fears
Russians have been withdrawing vast amounts of cash after President Putin announces new coronavirus measures.
Some U.S. Citizens Look to Be Splashing Their Stimulus Cash on Cryptocurrency
Exchanges like Coinbase are reporting a spike in deposits matching the $1,200 value of U.S. government stimulus checks.
Bitcoin ATMs Expand Despite Shelter-in-Place Rules
Bitcoin ATM networks are simultaneously growing and retracting due to coronavirus precautions.
Bitcoin ATMs Expand Despite Shelter-in-Place Rules
Bitcoin ATM networks are simultaneously growing and retracting due to coronavirus precautions.
In Canada They’re ‘Essential,’ In Argentina They’re Shut Down: Bitcoin Miners Reckon With COVID-19
Here’s how the “Great Lockdown” is redrawing the bitcoin mining landscape. The halving and economic crisis may be priced-in – but local politics aren’t.
Spanish Researchers Working to Curb Coronavirus Spread With Blockchain App
As well as helping predict the spread of COVID-19, the app could act as a digital version of government certificates permitting citizens to go to work or the store.
Five Ways Blockchain Tech Can Help Us During This Pandemic
From identity to rewards for socially-positive behavior, blockchain tech has useful features in a pandemic emergency.
Russians Troll Government COVID-19 App With 1-Star Ratings, Harsh Reviews
The Russian government released an app to track citizens during the coronavirus pandemic. Privacy advocates are leaving bad reviews in the app stores.
Circle CEO Claims ‘Explosive’ Stablecoin Demand From Everyday Businesses
Dollar-backed stablecoins are surging in popularity, and much of the demand is from normal businesses, not just crypto traders, Circle’s CEO said.
Decentralized Protocol Removed From EU Contact Tracing Website With No Notice
EU researchers are concerned after their proposal for a decentralized contact tracing system was rejected without explanation.
This App Tracks the Impact of Your Donation to Combat Coronavirus
“Let’s start a positive epidemic,” says the team behind the #SpreadLoveNotCorona app. “The more people get infected, the more money goes to charity.”
What the Economy Will Look Like 6 Months From Now, Feat. Ryan Selkis
From contact tracing to in-state alliances and the shift of cities to regional economic hubs, here’s a preview of how our world will look six months from now.
Andrew Yang Says Current Stimulus Payments to Americans Aren’t Enough
Andrew Yang, ex-presidential contender and friend of crypto, says today’s stimulus won’t get Americans through the crisis.