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.
Binance Unveils Smart Contract Blockchain But Claims It’s No Ethereum Rival
The new Binance Smart Chain will be compatible with Ethereum, however.
First Mover: Stablecoin Surge Might Herald Bitcoin Binge
Investors might be waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce.
Bitcoin Options Trading Hits One-Month High as Price Turns Bullish
Activity in the bitcoin options market picked up pace on Thursday, as spot prices jumped above key resistance over $7,000.
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.
US Lawmaker Calls Libra’s Revamp Insufficient
Rep. Sylvia Garcia’s comments suggest Libra’s roots as a Facebook initiative remain a political liability despite the consortium’s steps to sate critics.
MicroBT Rolls Out 3 New Bitcoin Miners to Compete With Bitmain Ahead of the Halving
The Shenzhen-based firm is rolling out three new top-of-the-line bitcoin miners hoping to eat further into Bitmain’s market dominance.
South Africa Proposes Strict Crypto Regulatory Framework
South Africa’s financial regulators recommended that cryptocurrency be used for domestic payment purposes, but that it not be treated as legal tender or allowed as a settlement tool.
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.
Market Wrap: Ether Making Big Gains as Stablecoins Proliferate on Ethereum
The Ethereum network has become the place where stablecoins proliferate. Can ether keep rising in price as a result?
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.
CFTC Charges Florida Resident With Defrauding Crypto Investors Out of $1.6M
The CFTC alleged Florida resident Alan Friedland defrauded investors out of $1.6 million, promising returns through his “Compcoin” token and an algorithmic trading software which never materialized.
Bitcoin Startup Purse to Shut Down After 6-Year Run
Bitcoin shopping startup Purse will shut down after six years in the space, according to an email sent to customers Thursday and confirmed by CoinDesk.
Digital Dollar Project: Don’t Rush Digital Dollar During COVID-19 Crisis
The ex-chairman of the CFTC says a digital dollar should be a priority for the U.S. But he cautions against expediting the initiative during the pandemic.
BitGo Cements Hold on Institutional Market With Lumina Acquisition
BitGo is expanding aggressively out of its core custodial business, announcing Thursday it acquired Lumina to build a tax services.
Libra vs. DCEP? The Battle for the Future of Money Heats Up
NLW breaks down libra’s new fiat-pegged model, DCEP’s trial app and China’s Blockchain Service Network
Why Tech-Minded Climate Groups See COVID-19 as a Trial Run for Massive Change
Reaching the Paris Agreement’s lofty climate goals will require the decentralization of decision-making at all levels, say INATBA and others.
Open Interest in CME Bitcoin Futures Rises 70% as Institutions Return to Market
Open interest in bitcoin futures listed on the CME has recovered significantly from March’s lows, signaling a resurgence of institutional participation.
BTCPay Looks to Anonymize Bitcoin Transactions With PayJoin Integration
PayJoin is a relatively new way to send private transactions in bitcoin and may offer better privacy than current popular alternatives.
