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In a unique initiative, the Dutch government may use blockchain technology to fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The technology will be provided by “Tech Against Corona” a blockchain initiative by a consortium of Dutch companies.
Entire industries and economies are now facing acute troubles because of the pandemic as economic activities come to a halt. After China, Europe has emerged as one of the worst affected regions with COVID-19. The number of cases in the US is also rising.
Other companies extending their support to the government include Cybersprint, a cybersecurity firm which is providing security services to hospitals in the country. Taxion, an information security firm, is administering online systems that help organize volunteer workers. Compumatica, an IT firm, is enhancing the internet connections of people working in critical service industries who have been instructed to work from home. KPN, the Dutch telecom company, is also partnering with Microsoft, to provide computing systems to the world as a part of the initiative.
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But the Dutch are not limited to blockchains alone. They are using Bitcoin to gain an advantage as well. The Dutch Red Cross has now started accepting payments via Bitcoin through its website. The Italian Red Cross has also started accepting cryptocurrencies. It recently raised over $20,000 in Bitcoin to buy medical supplies which included an advanced medical post for the coronavirus patients that provides the pre-triage treatment.




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