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MIT Cybersecurity Experts Warn Against Use of Blockchain Voting Systems
MIT Cybersecurity experts have said that blockchain-based mobile voting systems are vulnerable to serious failures.
New Blockchain Patent Presented by US Postal Service as Trump Denies Funding for Mail-In Votes
In light of the 2020 US presidential elections, Trump admitted to denying funding to the United States Postal Service (USPS), despite the mailing service’s proposal on Thursday of a new patent for a blockchain-powered voting system, which would make ballot casting more secure.
Ohio Democrat Lawmakers Propose Blockchain Voting in Bill For Election Overhaul
In the Ohio House of Representatives, Democrats have included a new voting system pilot based on blockchain as part of their elections law overhaul bill. The system will be used to count and track the votes of military personnel stationed outside the US and registered to vote in Ohio.
Republicans Cry Foul Play, USPS Postal Employee Retracts Claims of Ballot Tampering
The US elections have finally come to an end, amid a flurry of anticipation and misinformation that have left the Republican party incredibly infuriated.
Nancy Pelosi Says Tuesday is Deadline if White House Wants Pre-Election Stimulus, BTC Traders Standby
Dem Nancy Pelosi told the White House it has until Tuesday to reach a deal with Democrats if it wants additional stimulus before the elections next month. How will BTC react?
Indian State Eyes Blockchain Technology to Facilitate Remote Voting
The government of Telangana, a southern Indian state, is moving forward with its objective of making the voting process seamless and trustworthy with the help of blockchain technology.
Standard Chartered Research Head Sees Depreciating US Dollar as Perfect Storm for Emerging Assets
The United States dollar is facing significant depreciation following the US elections according to Standard Chartered Bank’s Head of Research.
NFL Carolina Panthers' Russell Okung Will Receive Half of His $13 Million Contract in Bitcoin
Carolina Panthers’ offensive tackle Russell Okung has long been a Bitcoin advocate, tweeting out “Pay me in Bitcoin” back in 2019.
Ripple Blockchain Firm to Establish Regional Headquarters in Dubai
Amid the conflict with the SEC over its strict crypto regulatory framework, Ripple has announced that it will set up a regional office in Dubai.
JPMorgan Expects the S&P 500 to Rally, Will Bitcoin Follow?
JPMorgan expects that the S&P 500 would rise to between 3,500 and 3,600 by the end of 2020, and 3,750 by this time next year, a 10 percent growth.
XRP Price Drops During Ripple Swell Conference
The XRP price looks set to continue a downtrend, while Ripple hosts the annual Swell conference which brings together world industry leaders and policymakers.
President Trump Ends COVID-19 Stimulus Negotiations, Bitcoin Price Plummets
Trump has decided to delay negotiations regarding a second coronavirus stimulus package until after the presidential elections, sending Bitcoin's price down.