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Bitcoin Daily: Austria Backs Pandemic-Related Blockchain Initiative; Ride-Hailing App Ryde Will Enable Bitcoin Payments

Bitcoin Daily: Austria Backs Pandemic-Related Blockchain Initiative; Ride-Hailing App Ryde Will Enable Bitcoin Payments
Bitcoin Daily: Austria Backs Pandemic-Related Blockchain Initiative; Ride-Hailing App Ryde Will Enable Bitcoin Payments
June 17, 2020  |  Bitcoin

The government of Austria is backing the creation of a pandemic-related mobile application based on the blockchain, CoinDesk reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Powell Urges Congress Not To Pull Back On Stimulus Efforts
Powell Urges Congress Not To Pull Back On Stimulus Efforts
June 17, 2020  |  Economy

As lawmakers battle over another stimulus package, Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell told Congress a recovery would be at risk if federal relief is...

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Coronavirus Refunds: Norwegian Cruise Line Travelers To Receive Credits, Reimbursements
Coronavirus Refunds: Norwegian Cruise Line Travelers To Receive Credits, Reimbursements
June 17, 2020  |  Economy

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want compensation for things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Cruise...

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Google Launches New ‘Promoted’ Pins To Boost SMB Visibility
Google Launches New ‘Promoted’ Pins To Boost SMB Visibility
June 17, 2020  |  Google

Google will be trying to help businesses hawk their wares with new square-shaped “Promoted” pins on Google Maps, denoting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), according...

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China Proposes East-Asian Digital Currency
China Proposes East-Asian Digital Currency
June 17, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

A growing number of nations are looking to develop digital versions of their currencies, and now there might be regional initiatives taking shape to target...

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Pandemic Relief Oversight Bodies Not Yet Fully Functional
Pandemic Relief Oversight Bodies Not Yet Fully Functional
June 17, 2020  |  Economy

Three U.S. pandemic relief oversight boards haven’t completely started their work, even though the country has spent over 50 percent of economic rescue funds Congress...

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Home Construction Rebounds In May, But Trouble Lingers
Home Construction Rebounds In May, But Trouble Lingers
June 17, 2020  |  Economy

For the first time since U.S. home construction collapsed in March, the sector rebounded in May after steep declines caused by COVID-19 shutdowns, according to...

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