The U.S. Department of Transportation released a lengthy report on blockchain’s application for drones. The U.S. Department of Transportation recently publicized its effort to further harness blockchain in the world of drones. “Blockchain technology is being looked on to deliver a framework that can be used by stakeholders in the commercial drone industry,” the government agency […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain is being leveraged to connect buyers with non-traditional suppliers producing masks and other PPT needed to combat COVID-19. Shortages of personal protective equipment, or PPE, used by health care professionals are posing a tremendous challenge to the United States health care system as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to the Centers for […]
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The World Economic Forum believes DLT supply chain solutions can help reboot the global economy, launching a blockchain deployment kit. The World Economic Forum published a report looking at how the deployment of blockchain-based solutions can address the supply chain inefficiencies and failures that have been exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Alongside the report, the […]
Continue ReadingTech firm MVC Global and logistics firm Cox Logistics Group will launch a SmartHub warehouse to improve the distribution of pharmaceuticals across the Gulf region. Bahrain-based tech startup MVC Global and logistics firm Cox Logistics Group will jointly launch a so-called SmartHub logistics warehouse to improve the distribution of pharmaceuticals across the Gulf Cooperation Council. […]
Continue ReadingBlockchain-based cloud network Storj has announced a program to provide free storage to organizations researching COVID-19. Decentralized storage network, Storj, has launched a program providing free storage to organizations participating in COVID-19 research. The program follows widespread contributions from the crypto community toward the distributed scientific research platform, Folding@Home. Organization researching COVID-19 qualify for 2TB […]
Continue ReadingSentencing of the lawyer who laundered $400 million for the OneCoin Ponzi scheme has again been postponed. The sentencing of Mark Scott, a licensed attorney who laundered $400 million for the infamous OneCoin Ponzi scheme, has been adjourned until July 14, 2020. On April 25, Judge Edgardo Ramos of the New York Southern District Court […]
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These crypto firms are joining the fight against COVID-19. Will this move highlight the benefits of cryptocurrencies and establish the industry? All over the world, doctors, nurses and medical resources are strained as the fight against the coronavirus continues. In response, many charitable organizations and philanthropists from various industries have come forward to offer their […]
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The March 12 Bitcoin price crash has put its safe-haven narrative under stress, but the true stores of value are extremely static assets. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) suffered a tremendous crash on March 12, falling from almost $8,000 to stabilize at around $5,000, a loss of about 40% in the span of less than […]
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A behind-the-scenes look at the impact to and recovery from China’s blockchain industry following the initial coronavirus outbreak. The COVID-19 pandemic is threatening to plunge the world into the deepest crisis since the Great Depression and could deprive global economies of $5.5 trillion over the next two years. China’s economy shrank for the first time […]
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Is it possible to share personal data in order to help to fight the global pandemic and keep this data anonymous to protect your privacy? The headlines are scary. Millions of infections — over 170,000 deaths. Nothing will ever replace the lives lost or bring back pre-COVID-19 “normal” again. While our hearts and deepest sympathies […]
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