Home office, video conference platforms, online shopping and other digital solutions are booming in times of the coronavirus. Is it possible to vote during a general assembly with an ERC 20 token? For the first time, the population is making widespread use of new technologies that allow distances to be bridged despite current restrictions on […]
A report by Arcane Research and Luno shows a growing relevance of crypto-currencies in Africa. The demand for crypto assets on the continent is driven by a young population, frequent currency crises and a lack of payment infrastructure. The states of Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana are therefore all represented in the TOP 5 for […]
Crypto Valley with resident companies from the Swiss blockchain scene is facing an existential threat due to the economic crisis caused by corona. The Zug region is seeking additional financial aid under the leadership of the cantonal finance director Heinz Tännler. In order to support start-ups in this difficult situation, the Federal Council recently approved […]
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine is considering using surplus energy from power plants in the country for mining of digital currencies, such as Bitcoin. Since the power plants in Ukraine currently produce a lot of surplus energy, alternative ways to make the best use of it are being sought. According to a report by […]
The secure identification of persons whom one has had contact with, could be an effective tool to combat the spread of COVID-19. With the support of the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health, an international consortium including EPFL and ETH Zurich is developing a tracking app. Due to the corona crisis, applications for digital contact […]
The Bitcoin price has fallen sharply in recent months in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this has not reduced public interest in crypto-currencies. Some of the US government’s helicopter money is also being used to buy Bitcoin. As Forbes magazine reports, several Americans are using the $1,200 stimulus checks to purchase crypto-currencies such as […]
Crypto Valley and the entire Swiss Blockchain scene is facing an existential threat due to the restrictions caused by the Corona pandemic. The Swiss Blockchain Federation recently conducted a broad survey among companies in the Valley. Startups from Crypto Valley are particularly hard hit Due to the uncertainties of the Corona crisis, numerous exponents had […]
The corona crisis now holds the world firmly in its grasp. Bitcoin was sent plummeting as the virus struck panic into the hearts of investors. Why wasn’t the crypto-asset a safe haven? These questions will be discussed with experts in our partner’s 10×10 webinar. It’s hard to believe: We humans, the dominant species on this […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the second largest courier service in China (SF Express) is intensively engaging in blockchain technology and its possible applications for the transport of various goods. Blockchain guarantees high standards and reliability It is not known how extensively the company currently uses blockchain, but it is reported that the company is looking […]
The Democrats in the House of Representatives have now indicated that they are seriously considering creating a digital dollar. Digital peer-to-peer currencies, generally have faster payment processing times than traditional payment methods. Federal Reserve not very enthusiastic about digital currencies — so far Until now, the Federal Reserve had moved towards real-time payments without considering […]
