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Gates Foundation Commits Additional $70 Million for Coronavirus Vaccine

The Gates Foundation has been supporting the development of vaccines to counter the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic.The Gates Foundation has donated an additional $70 million for the development and distribution of coronavirus vaccines. The American and private foundation founded by Bill and Melinda Gates is also hoping that other international donors

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Number of Bitcoin ATMs Up 85% This Year as Coronavirus Drives Adoption

The number of bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) across the globe has surged this year amid the coronavirus-induced shift toward contactless payments.Bitcoin ATM installations have increased by 85% to 11,798, outpacing the previous year’s near 50% rise by a significant margin, according to data source Coin ATM Radar.The spike demonstrates

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Sleepy Swiss town launches Tezos-backed Coronavirus aid program

On Friday the Swiss town of Wetzikon -- formerly best-known for its idyllic pastures and churches -- launched a blockchain-based program to support small and medium-sized local businesses affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.Valued at 250,000 Swiss francs ($280,000), the initial aid disbursement will be funded with a municipal credit line

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