Stimulus

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Banking the Unbanked: How the Crypto Community Can Make a Big Impact

Adam B. LevineApr 30, 2020

For tech-savvy young adults in communities often overlooked by traditional big business, the crypto and blockchain industry offers opportunities that others don't.

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Some US Citizens Look to Be Splashing Their Stimulus Cash on Cryptocurrency

Paddy BakerApr 20, 2020

Exchanges like Coinbase are reporting a spike in deposits matching the $1,200 value of U.S. government stimulus checks.

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Winners and Losers in the US’ $1,200 Check Blitz

JP KoningMay 18, 2020

Wealth and age determine when and how 250 million Americans get their stimulus payments, says our columnist J.P. Koning.

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Andrew Yang Says Current Stimulus Payments to Americans Aren’t Enough

Benjamin PowersApr 15, 2020

Andrew Yang, ex-presidential contender and friend of crypto, says today's stimulus won't get Americans through the crisis. (Also, he might run for NYC mayor.)

Coronavirus

US Treasury Approves Square as Coronavirus Stimulus Lender

Leigh CuenApr 13, 2020

Square, the bitcoin-friendly company behind Cash App, announced Monday it is participating in the U.S. government’s emergency Paycheck Protection Program.

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Markets

Bitcoin Diverges From Falling Equities With $500 Price Rise

Omkar Godbole

Bitcoin rose by 7 percent early on Monday even as the risk-off mood returned to the traditional markets.

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U.S. Dollar

After Coronavirus ‘War,’ Bretton Woods-Style Shakeup Could Dethrone the Dollar

Bradley Keoun

Seismic shifts might be in the offing for the global monetary system — a phenomenon that historically has occurred in the wake of world wars.

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Ethereum

US, European Stocks Up but Crypto Traders Remain Cautious

Daniel Cawrey

American and European equity markets extended their gains on Thursday while major cryptocurrencies made only slight moves on the day.

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Markets

US Stimulus Plan Is Steadying Global Markets While Crypto Takes a Dip

Daniel Cawrey

The $2 trillion stimulus deal in the U.S. wasn’t enough to keep many cryptocurrencies from taking a dip Wednesday.

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Podcasts

Why the US’ $2 Trillion Stimulus, Unlimited QE Will Expose the Monetary System’s Flaws

Nathaniel Whittemore

As the crypto community digests a new wave of government intervention, Michael Casey and Noelle Acheson join for a discussion.

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Markets

Bitcoin Rejected Near $7K Despite US Fiscal Agreement on $2T Stimulus Package

Omkar Godbole

Bitcoin has dropped back from levels near $7,000 despite the rapidly increasing scope of fiscal stimulus efforts in the US and across the globe.

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Digital Dollar

‘Digital Dollar’ Stripped From Latest US Coronavirus Relief Bill

Nikhilesh De

The latest version of a U.S. House bill to stimulate the economy during the coronavirus pandemic no longer includes any language around a digital dollar, though a Financial Services Committee bill still does.

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COVID-19

House Stimulus Bills Envision ‘Digital Dollar’ to Ease Coronavirus Recession (Updated)

Nikhilesh De

Proposed legislation meant to shore up the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic includes a recommendation to create a digital dollar.

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