Stimulus

After another failure above the $10,000 mark, some bitcoin traders are now looking ahead to this week's European Central Bank meeting, where authorities could commit to an ext...

Jun 3, 2020 at 11:33 a.m. UTC

Jun 3, 2020

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Policy

Opinion

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

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

By JP Koning

May 18, 2020 at 1:33 p.m. UTC

May 18, 2020

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Charity

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

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

By Adam B. Levine

Apr 30, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 30, 2020

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Markets

Coinbase

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

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

By Paddy Baker

Apr 20, 2020 at 9:42 a.m. UTC

Apr 20, 2020

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Andrew yang

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

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.)

By Benjamin Powers

Apr 15, 2020 at 6:24 p.m. UTC

Apr 15, 2020

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Finance

Banks

US Treasury Approves Square as Coronavirus Stimulus Lender

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

By Leigh Cuen

Apr 13, 2020 at 6:08 p.m. UTC

Apr 13, 2020

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