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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.
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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.
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Trump Says He Would Increase Stimulus Offer to Reach Deal With House Democrats: Report
There's still a chance a stimulus package can be passed before the presidential election, but those chances are fading, said the U.S. president.
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Coronavirus: IBM Launching Blockchain 'Health Pass' to Support Return to Public Spaces
IBM Watson Health says the digital pass would help individuals safely return to shared physical spaces like work, school, flights or stadiums.
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Australia to Spend $575M on Tech Including Blockchain to Boost Pandemic Recovery
The investment comes as Australia attempts to make a recovery from the recession brought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bitcoin Miner Producer Ebang Blames Coronavirus for 50% Slump in Revenue
Nasdaq-listed bitcoin miner manufacturer Ebang said the pandemic had disrupted its supply chain and led to a significant drop in revenue.
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Bitcoin Down as Stocks Fall Over European Coronavirus Fears
Bitcoin is dropping alongside stocks as soaring cases of COVID-19 threaten economic activity in Europe.
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The Linux Foundation Wants Open-Source Tech to Address Future Pandemics
The Linux Foundation hopes open-source apps will play a key role in tracing exposure to diseases like COVID-19 while being fully transparent.
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FinCEN Warns on Coronavirus Scams Demanding Crypto
FinCEN is warning cybercriminals are exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic, and asks firms to be especially vigilant regarding their dealings with virtual currencies.
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First Mover: UK Economy Setback Renews Questions of Bitcoin's Resilience
The U.K. is recovering from the economic effects of the coronavirus more slowly than expected. Would a fresh market drop pull down bitcoin, too?
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