UN

Facebook-Led Libra Could Be Boon to UN, Says Crypto Project’s Chief

The head of the Libra Association has argued that the Facebook-led cryptocurrency could help the U.N. achieve its sustainable development goals.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 September 2019

North Korea Denies It Hacked $2 Billion in Fiat and Crypto

North Korea has denied a recent U.N. report suggesting it was behind major hacks that reaped around $2 billion for its weapons programs.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 September 2019
Hacking

UN Investigating 35 North Korean Military-Funding Cyberattacks

A more detailed U.N. report says North Korea is attacking banks via the SWIFT network, hacking crypto exchanges and cryptojacking.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 August 2019
Hacking

North Korea Stole $2 Billion in Crypto and Fiat to Fund Weapons Programs

North Korea is funding its weapons of mass destruction via hacks of banks and crypto exchanges, says a confidential U.N. report.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 August 2019
Hacking

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 March 2019
Europe

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."

Policy & regulation  ·  1 October 2018
Identity

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 September 2018
Exchanges

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.

Markets  ·  9 July 2018
Trade

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.

Business  ·  12 June 2018
Payments

€2 Million Donation to Fund World Food Programme Blockchain Project

Belgium has contributed €2 Million to support U.N. World Food Programme projects, including its blockchain payments pilot for Syrian refugees.

Business  ·  20 April 2018
Blockchain

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.

Business  ·  1 March 2018
Identity

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 January 2018
Funding

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.

Markets  ·  16 January 2018
Crime

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 July 2017
Identity

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.

Business  ·  23 May 2017