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Charitable sustainable NFTs for the United Nations’ 17 SDGs
25.9.2021
A green post-COVID-10 recovery in accordance with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals is possible with blockchain and NFTs
Ukraine joins the comity of crypto-friendly nations with new regulation
24.9.2021
Unlike Russia, Ukraine has passed laws that will ease the adoption of cryptocurrencies within the country
How Bitcoin Mining Might Help Nations With Domestic Energy Production
19.9.2021
r energy. However, even if the cryptocurrency consumes nearly as much electricity each year as the Netherlands, there are a number of people within the Bitcoin industry who are arguing that it could end up being a net positiv
Edward Snowden Says Competing Nations Now Under Pressure to Acquire Bitcoin Following El Salvador
8.9.2021
Following El Salvador making bitcoin legal tender, privacy activist and whistleblower Edward Snowden says, “there is now pressure on competing nations to acquire bitcoin — even if only as a reserve asset.” He warned, “Latecomers may regret hesitating.” Edward...
Crypto Market Is ‘Development Vector’ of Nation’s Digital Economy, Ukraine President Says
8.9.2021
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the importance of launching a legal digital assets market in his country during a working visit to the U.S. The Ukrainian head of state met with top investors including from the cryptocurrency industry. President Zelensky Highlights Importance...
How will blockchain technology help fight climate change? Experts answer
5.9.2021
Here’s what experts on emerging tech think about the role of blockchain in achieving more sustainability and lessening the climate crisis
How will blockchain and crypto improve the lives of LGBTQ+ people? Experts answer
14.8.2021
Here’s what crypto and blockchain experts think about the impact of blockchain technology on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex people
UN chooses NFT marketplace host in efforts to fight climate change
3.8.2021
The United Nations has previously said it was exploring the uses of blockchain technology in the fight against climate change and to help reach a more sustainable global economy
Digitizing charity: We can do better at doing good
1.8.2021
Blockchain technology won’t just make online donations easier, it will pave the way for exciting new forms of charity fundraising
Western nations need better public-private cooperation on crypto, says Mohamed El-Erian
29.7.2021
The famous economist has warned that western nations risk losing out to China in the emerging digital economy if they continue to be dismissive of crypto
Enjin plans to use NFTs to promote sustainability and equality as member of UN pact
20.7.2021
The company previously said it planned to enable carbon-neutral NFTs by 2030, and claimed its JumpNet blockchain is already carbon-negative
DeNations Hosts NFT Art Exhibition, Celebrating Genesis Block of the DeNations Art Chain
17.7.2021
PRESS RELEASE. Defi and blockchain-powered Metaverse, DeNations launches NFT art minting platform, giving away free yield-bearing NFT art to NFT art collectors DeNations is a blockchain-powered metaverse platform based in Hong Kong that everyone can own nations, build cities/civilizations, and earn...
Poland, Romania Rank in Top 10 for Number of Bitcoin ATMs, World’s Total Exceeds 23,000
15.7.2021
Two East European nations, Poland and Romania, are now among the top 10 countries hosting the most cryptocurrency ATMs. The global number of teller machines supporting crypto transactions has increased exponentially over the past months, now reaching over 23,000 devices. Poland Ranks Among Leading...
China Has Dispersed Over $40 Million of Digital Yuan in Red Envelopes, Report Reveals
11.7.2021
China, which has arguably the most advanced digital currency project among leading nations, has so far handed out more than $40 million in red envelopes with digital yuan. The promotional campaign for the CBDC is currently focused on five major cities, taking into account their regional development...
UN commission serves new warning against BTC adoption in El Salvador
9.7.2021
ECLAC executive secretary stressed that there is no study yet that would have investigated potential risks or benefits of El Salvador accepting BTC as legal tender
Someone Has To Draw The Skies In Video Games
30.6.2021
The stuff that exists outside the bits you actually play in is usually taken for granted, but the skybox—the part of a level that constitutes not just the sky but background environments around it that the player can’t access—can also be one of the most beautiful parts of a video game.Read more
UN Kenyan Mission Praises Local Blockchain-Based Initiative for Helping to Reduce Poverty
25.6.2021
The United Nations (UN) mission in Kenya recently praised a local blockchain-based community inclusion currency (CIC) initiative for its part in helping to reduce poverty in one of the country’s poor informal settlements. The mission’s sentiments follow a tour of the Mukuru informal...
UN sees blockchain technology as tool to fight climate crisis
22.6.2021
The UN will keep exploring the uses of blockchain to improve the reliability of data on harmful greenhouse gas emissions
G7 Leaders Ask Russia to Urgently Identify Those Who Abuse Cryptocurrency in Ransomware Attacks
14.6.2021
The G7 leaders have called on Russia to urgently “identify, disrupt, and hold to account” ransomware hackers and those abusing cryptocurrency to launder ransoms. “We reiterate our interest in stable and predictable relations with Russia, and will continue to engage where there...
Lebanese Economy Crashes to New Lows – In Less Than Two Years Nation’s Currency Lost 90% Against the US Dollar
14.6.2021
The Lebanese pound dropped to a new low on Sunday against the greenback trading in the low 1,500s range to the U.S. dollar. Lebanon’s currency has been in a downward spiral since 2019, as the pound has lost 90% of its value since then. Reports note that Lebanese citizens are facing shortfalls...