“Crypto is just another technology, it’s a matter of how is it being used. It can be used for good or for bad. From where we sit, we see massive opportunities,” says the director of the UNICC.
UN agency accepts first stablecoin donations worth $2.5M to help Ukrainian refugees
Crypto donations have proven vital for Ukraine and its people, as the country has received over $100 million in crypto donations since the conflict broke out.
UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption
UNICEF’s latest report on mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies highlights the possibility of greater financial inclusion along with the need for new child safeguards.
Nifty News: FLUF World and Snoop Dogg fundraise, Adidas and Prada NFTs, WAX gifts 10M NFTs
FLUF World and Snoop Dogg give back to Auckland charity, Adidas Originals and Prada call on fans to contribute to NFT project, UNICEF celebrates 75 years with an NFT collection and WAX to carry out largest NFT airdrop.
NFTs for freedom: Nonfungible tokens and the right to self-determination
With a rise in distributed political discourse, nonfungible tokens can provide exciting new opportunities for self-governance.
The focus of the blockchain climate discussion is missing the point
Bitcoin’s energy consumption and its dependency on climate-damaging fossil fuels has raised debates from both inside and outside the blockchain community.
How will blockchain technology help fight climate change? Experts answer
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
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
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
Blockchain technology won’t just make online donations easier, it will pave the way for exciting new forms of charity fundraising.
Enjin plans to use NFTs to promote sustainability and equality as member of UN pact
The company previously said it planned to enable carbon-neutral NFTs by 2030, and claimed its JumpNet blockchain is already carbon-negative.
UN commission serves new warning against BTC adoption in El Salvador
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.
UN sees blockchain technology as tool to fight climate crisis
The UN will keep exploring the uses of blockchain to improve the reliability of data on harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Africa’s solarized digitalization agenda in the time of coronavirus
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the necessity for the digitalization and sustainable development of African economies.
Ethereum Foundation Makes Second Crypto Donation to UNICEF
Thanks to a second donation from the Ethereum Foundation, UNICEF will give cryptocurrency to several more startups in emerging markets.
Digital Currencies Could Replace Low-Interest Bank Accounts, Says UN Expert
Low-interest rates have removed one of the few remaining incentives for holding a bank account, meaning digital currency could be a better alternative, argues a UN expert.
How the Ethereum Foundation Got UNICEF to Embrace Blockchain
A donation to UNICEF may be the Ethereum Foundation’s shrewdest investment yet.
UN Official: Crypto Makes Policing Child Trafficking ‘Exceptionally Difficult’
Cryptocurrencies provide a “new layer of secrecy that favors the criminals,” said a top-ranking staffer of the UN’s Office on Drugs and Crime.
North Korea Hacking Crypto Exchanges to Circumvent Sanctions: UN Panel
A U.N. Security Council panel has linked North Korea to millions lost in cryptocurrency hacks, Nikkei Asian Review reports.
UN Food Program to Expand Blockchain Testing to African Supply Chain
The U.N. World Food Programme plans to test blockchain for tracking food delivery in East Africa, following a refugee aid pilot in Jordan.