The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered the adoption of blockchain and DLT-based business solutions in the global trade ecosystem. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to push more people out of their offices, many companies across the globe are adopting decentralized ledger technology to mitigate its effects and remain operational. Emmanuelle Ganne, senior analyst at the World…
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Some predicted the pandemic would provide the “perfect storm” for blockchain adoption. Did they overpromise? On Nov. 9, drugmaker Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is 90-plus percent effective, and even though it may be premature to proclaim the pandemic’s end — as the virus continues to rage in the United States and Europe — once…
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The app will provide travelers at the New York state airport with surface cleanliness data in real-time. With an eye towards the rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic, Albany Airport has begun experimenting with the “Wellness Trace App” to track the cleanliness of surfaces and objects inside the airport. The app, developed by General Electric Co. (GE)…
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VeChain is riding a strong tailwind on favorable developments out of China. The price of VeChain (VET) extended its rally on Wednesday, building off a solid week of gains following discussions with Chinese government officials centered on a post-epidemic health response. VeChain rose 2% on Wednesday to reach $0.011669, according to CoinMarketCap. Over the past…
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Bitcoin price is recovering well from its 6% drop to $14,800, but top altcoins are slow to follow. Professional traders are often perceived to be the smartest, as they weigh the risks before investing in an asset class. Opposite to that, most retail traders only keep an eye on the possible profits and disregard the…
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Jerome Powell says Congress should agree further fiscal stimulus as U.S. public debt tops $27.2 trillion. The United States Federal Reserve is still unintentionally advertising Bitcoin, as Chair Jerome Powell argues for more money printing. In a tweet on Nov. 6, Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini, said that Powell’s latest speech this week…
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The town of Wetzikon will be using blockchain tech for targeted local business aid On Friday the Swiss town of Wetzikon — formerly best-known for its idyllic pastures and churches — launched a blockchain-based program to support small and medium-sized local businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Valued at 250,000 Swiss francs ($280,000), the initial…
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Timothy Lane says the central bank is developing a CBDC at “a good pace.” According to an Oct. 15 report from The Canadian Press, the Bank of Canada, or BoC, deputy governor Timothy Lane said central banks should have their own digital currency ready should regulators block Facebook’s Libra token. They also noted such an…
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Blockchain-based apps used to store COVID-19 data may not be as private as they seem. New procedures are being implemented as the world slowly begins to reopen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While temperature checks and mandatory face masks have become the new normal, the world is also witnessing the rise of digital health apps,…
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Stone Ridge follows MicroStrategy in going big on BTC as a report puts the indirect cost of Coronavirus at $16 trillion. Bitcoin (BTC) is winning the battle of the safe havens as another corporate buy-in sees $115 million enter its books. Asset management giant Stone Ridge confirmed that it made the significant purchase via its…
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