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Coronavirus Disrupts Bitcoin Mining Supply Chains, BTC Price Drops are a Bigger Concern

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The global impact of the coronavirus crisis should never be underestimated. Even in the Bitcoin mining industry, there are some shockwaves, albeit not everyone is affected in the same manner. A very interesting set of events has taken place in recent weeks. Bitcoin Mining is Still in a Good Place First of all, there is … Read more

Hundreds of Darknet Listings Are Selling Masks and PPE Products for Bitcoin

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According to a recent research report written by the blockchain surveillance firm Elliptic, there’s been a massive influx of darknet market (DNM) vendors selling personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and coronavirus test kits. The spike in medical equipment sales on the invisible web during the month of March, follows Ebay and Amazon’s decision to … Read more

Q1 Crypto Trade Volume Jumps 61%, Bitcoin’s Price Performance Trumps Equity and Gold Markets

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For well over a month now, a great number of countries have been living under lockdowns and stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, central banks like the Fed, Bank of England (BoE), and European Central Bank (ECB) have funneled trillions into the hands of private financial incumbents. Despite the market carnage on March … Read more

Blockchain Projects Bring More Attention to the Coronavirus Crisis

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As the coronavirus crisis continues to dominate everyday life, it is crucial to recap efforts underway to address the situation. In the blockchain space, there are multiple efforts underway, highlighting the potential of this technology. It is interesting to see how blockchain technology can be beneficial during the coronavirus crisis. Using Blockchain During the Coronavirus … Read more