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World Economic Forum Shares Roadmap for Deploying Blockchains in Real World

Danny NelsonApr 28, 2020

As COVID-19 disrupts global supply chains, the WEF has published a roadmap for businesses to deploy blockchains as a solution.

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World Economic Forum Looks to Blockchain for Supply Chain Woes

Danny NelsonApr 7, 2020

The World Economic Forum said Monday that blockchain and digitization can help supply chains survive crises like COVID-19.

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Colombian Government and WEF Weigh Public Ethereum in Bid to Fight Corruption

Ian AllisonJun 17, 2020

The World Economic Forum is working with the Colombian government to see if blockchain-based transparency can help prevent a hotspot for corruption.

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WEF Launches Global Consortium for Crypto Governance

Nikhilesh DeJan 26, 2020

The WEF is creating a global consortium to develop a governance framework for cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.

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Davos Needs to Wake Up to the Ills of Centralization

Michael J. CaseyJan 17, 2020

The lens of decentralization reveals a number of elephants in the room that world leaders at the WEF are missing.

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Environment

7 Mining Heavyweights Partner With WEF on Blockchain Sourcing Initiative

William Foxley

The World Economic Forum is building a blockchain-based sustainable sourcing project with 7 metal and mining industry firms on board.

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Blockchain Can Help Solve Swathe of Environmental Issues, Says WEF Study

Daniel Palmer

Research by the World Economic Forum and PwC has identified over 65 ways blockchain could address some of the most urgent environmental challenges.

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Identity

WEF Trials Blockchain in Bid to Boost Air Travel Security

Annaliese Milano

The World Economic Forum is working with the Canadian and Dutch governments to pilot a digital identity project that focuses in part on blockchain.

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Bitcoin Takes Davos Stage in Currency Panel Debate

Nikhilesh De

Cryptocurrencies took the stage Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, during a panel discussion on bitcoin.

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World Leaders Are Talking Crypto at Davos

Nikhilesh De

World leaders have struck a cautionary tone on cryptocurrencies in statements made during the World Economic Forum event in Davos.

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