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COVID-19

U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Markets
Congress
'Digital Dollar' Stripped From Latest US Coronavirus Relief Bill
The latest version of a U.S. House bill to stimulate the economy during the coronavirus pandemic no longer includes any language around a digital dollar, though a Financial Se...
U.S. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 24, 2020 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 24, 2020
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House Democrats have suggested using a "digital dollar" in two different bills aimed at bolstering individuals during the COVID-19 crisis. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Markets
Economy
House Stimulus Bills Envision 'Digital Dollar' to Ease Coronavirus Recession (Updated)
Proposed legislation meant to shore up the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic includes a recommendation to create a digital dollar.
House Democrats have suggested using a "digital dollar" in two different bills aimed at bolstering individuals during the COVID-19 crisis. (Credit: Shutterstock)
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 23, 2020 at 9:05 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2020
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The Fed doesn't think destroying bills is necessary to stop COVID-19, but it has infection-free bills waiting in the wings. (Image by Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Markets
Federal reserve
Fed Stands Ready to Replace Infected Greenbacks With Clean Bills
The Fed doesn’t plan to destroy banknotes as China did, but it has a stockpile of fresh greenbacks should it need to replace what’s in circulation.
The Fed doesn't think destroying bills is necessary to stop COVID-19, but it has infection-free bills waiting in the wings. (Image by Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Danny Nelson
Mar 20, 2020 at 8:25 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2020
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong image via CoinDesk archives
Markets
Coinbase
Coinbase Broke Traffic Records and Saw Massive Volume During Market Collapse
Coinbase reported record site traffic and a massive surge in 24-hour trading volume during last week’s coronavirus-driven market swings.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong image via CoinDesk archives
By Danny NelsonNikhilesh De
Mar 20, 2020 at 7:55 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2020
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Policy
Privacy
Think a Privacy Law Will Stop Surveillance Capitalism? You Don't Know Google
Big Tech's business model isn't threatened by the prospect of new data privacy laws, says one VC. FAANG firms are too nimble, powerful and ingenious.
Mark Zuckerberg image via Facebook
By Alex McDougall
Mar 20, 2020 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2020
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Markets
Bitcoin news roundup
Bitcoin News Roundup for March 18, 2020
How can you help during the COVID-19 crisis? Some techies have an idea. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.
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By John Biggs
Mar 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2020
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CORONA SCAMS: Malicious actors offered to sell face masks and hand sanitizer, creating phony shipping labels and, on occasion, sending victims an empty box. (Credit: Shutterstock)
Markets
Scams
Thieves Swindle $2M From Coronavirus Preppers With Hand Sanitizer, Face Mask Scams
Scammers purporting to sell face masks, hand sanitizer and medication have stolen at least $2 million in cryptocurrency from panicking consumers, claims blockchain security fi...
CORONA SCAMS: Malicious actors offered to sell face masks and hand sanitizer, creating phony shipping labels and, on occasion, sending victims an empty box. (Credit: Shutterstock)
By Danny Nelson
Mar 18, 2020 at 4:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2020
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Markets
Ethereum
Ethereum Community Grapples With Coronavirus as EthCC Cases Tick Upward
A number of attendees who contracted COVID-19 at an Ethereum conference in Paris have gone public with their diagnoses in what some are calling an act of "radical transparency...
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 16, 2020 at 7:52 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2020
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Tech
Privacy
Mass Surveillance Threatens Personal Privacy Amid Coronavirus
The extreme surveillance measures taken to address COVID-19 are not normal or inevitable.
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By Benjamin Powers
Mar 12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2020
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MARKET FLUX: In percentage terms, ether suffered its largest drop ever Thursday as the broader crypto market tanked. (Image via CoinDesk Research)
Markets
Ether
Ether Suffers Record-Setting 33% Drop Amid Global Market Turmoil
Ether fell from $197 to $132 in early morning trading Thursday.
MARKET FLUX: In percentage terms, ether suffered its largest drop ever Thursday as the broader crypto market tanked. (Image via CoinDesk Research)
By Nikhilesh De
Mar 12, 2020 at 2:24 p.m. UTC
Mar 12, 2020
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