Malta's Prime Minister Hails Crypto as 'Future of Money' in UN Speech
Malta's prime minister, Joseph Muscat, has told the U.N. that cryptocurrencies are "the inevitable future of money."
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Oct 1, 2018 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
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Sierra Leone to Develop Blockchain-Based ID Platform With UN Partnership
Two UN entities are working with a tech startup to provide Sierra Leone a blockchain-based credit and identity platform for banking services.
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Sep 28, 2018 at 2:10 a.m. UTC
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Binance Taps UNIDO Goodwill Ambassador to Lead Charity Effort
Binance announced today that it has appointed Helen Hai as the new head of its charity foundation.
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Jul 9, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
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UN Trade Body Examines Blockchain's Potential in Supply Chains
A United Nations body that facilitates global trade is examining blockchain and smart contracts to see if they could play a role in its mission.
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Jun 12, 2018 at 3:35 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Startup Blockchain Partners With UN Officials on Sustainability Goals
Cryptocurrency wallet startup Blockchain is partnering with the United Nations to explore applications of blockchain in a range of areas.
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Mar 1, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
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Microsoft, Hyperledger, UN Join Blockchain Identity Initiative
Tech giant Microsoft and blockchain alliance Hyperledger and others have joined blockchain-based digital identity initiative, the ID2020 Alliance.
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Jan 23, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
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UNICEF Wants to Fund Early Stage Blockchain Startups
The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking to invest in early stage blockchain startups with the potential to help people across the globe.
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Jan 16, 2018 at 10:35 a.m. UTC
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UN Denies Involvement in Green Blockchain Project EcoBit
The UN is denying claims it was involved with a Malaysian environmental blockchain project called EcoBit, according to reports.
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Jul 7, 2017 at 10:01 a.m. UTC
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Consensus 2017: People and Machine Problems – Solved with Blockchain?
In sessions focused on global issues and IoT at Consensus 2017 yesterday, the possibilities and hurdles for blockchain tech took centre stage.
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May 23, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
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Sustainable Development Through Bitcoin
How bitcoin could drive the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, which are aimed to improve the prospects of everyone on the planet.
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Feb 19, 2017 at 5:39 p.m. UTC
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