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Gold Lags Far Behind Bitcoin as Vaccine Optimism Buoys Markets

Bitcoin is outshining the precious metal by a significant margin as expectations soar of a swift global economic recovery enabled by promising coronavirus vaccines.

By Omkar Godbole

Nov 17, 2020 at 12:35 p.m. UTC

Nov 17, 2020

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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.

By Bradley Keoun Omkar Godbole Sebastian Sinclair

Nov 16, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 16, 2020

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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.

By Omkar Godbole

Nov 11, 2020 at 2:40 p.m. UTC

Nov 11, 2020

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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.

By Bradley Keoun Omkar Godbole Sebastian Sinclair

Nov 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 9, 2020

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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.

By Omkar Godbole

Nov 9, 2020 at 1:38 p.m. UTC

Nov 9, 2020

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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.

By Daniel Palmer

Nov 6, 2020 at 3:16 p.m. UTC

Nov 6, 2020

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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.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Oct 28, 2020 at 9:56 a.m. UTC

Oct 28, 2020

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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.

By David Pan

Oct 27, 2020 at 3:24 p.m. UTC

Oct 27, 2020

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