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A third wave of the coronavirus could spell more trouble for ailing retailers as consumer confidence sinks.
Markets
Ethereum
First Mover: Vaccine Won't Come Fast Enough to Avoid More Stimulus
A rise in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths could dent consumer confidence and retailer revenue during the crucial holiday shopping season.
A third wave of the coronavirus could spell more trouble for ailing retailers as consumer confidence sinks.
By Bradley KeounOmkar GodboleSebastian Sinclair
Nov 16, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 16, 2020
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Markets
Bitcoin atms
Number of Bitcoin ATMs Up 85% This Year as Coronavirus Drives Adoption
The number of bitcoin ATMs across the globe has surged amid a coronavirus-induced shift toward contactless payments.
BATMTwo Bitcoin ATM
By Omkar Godbole
Nov 11, 2020 at 2:40 p.m. UTC
Nov 11, 2020
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Bitcoin was higher Monday as stocks got a shot of optimism from news of progress on a coronavirus vaccine.
Markets
Bitcoin
First Mover: What's Next for Bitcoin as Wall Street Gets Vaccine Booster
Crypto markets could turn on a shift in economic policies as U.S. President-Elect Joe Biden's transition team starts to meet.
Bitcoin was higher Monday as stocks got a shot of optimism from news of progress on a coronavirus vaccine.
By Bradley KeounOmkar GodboleSebastian Sinclair
Nov 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2020
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Markets
Markets
Markets Spike as Coronavirus Vaccine Trial Shows 90% Success Rate
Bitcoin and U.S. stock futures shot up on Monday after Pfizer announced positive results from a trial of its coronavirus vaccine.
Vaccine
By Omkar Godbole
Nov 9, 2020 at 1:38 p.m. UTC
Nov 9, 2020
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Elvira Nabiullina, Bank of Russia chief
Policy
Bank of russia
Coronavirus Driving Interest in CBDCs, Say Central Bank Chiefs
Central banks meeting in Russia said the coronavirus pandemic is a driving force behind growing interest in national digital currencies.
Elvira Nabiullina, Bank of Russia chief
By Daniel Palmer
Nov 6, 2020 at 3:16 p.m. UTC
Nov 6, 2020
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ASX
Markets
Asx
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.
ASX
By Sebastian Sinclair
Oct 28, 2020 at 9:56 a.m. UTC
Oct 28, 2020
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AliPay parent Alibaba is one of several Chinese finance and tech firms looking to blockchain tools to verify that coronavirus charity donations are going where they should be.
Markets
China
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.
AliPay parent Alibaba is one of several Chinese finance and tech firms looking to blockchain tools to verify that coronavirus charity donations are going where they should be.
By David Pan
Oct 27, 2020 at 3:24 p.m. UTC
Oct 27, 2020
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U.S. President Donald Trump
Markets
Donald trump
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump
By Kevin Reynolds
Oct 15, 2020 at 3:14 p.m. UTC
Oct 15, 2020
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A healthcare worker collects a coronavirus sample.
Tech
Health
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.
A healthcare worker collects a coronavirus sample.
By Sebastian Sinclair
Oct 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2020
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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Policy
Investment
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.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
By Daniel Palmer
Oct 1, 2020 at 8:41 a.m. UTC
Oct 1, 2020
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