United Nations

Charity

Blockchain and Aid: It’s About More Than Efficiency

A closer look at how blockchain efforts could make a real difference in the world of charities and aid distribution.

Business  ·  17 July 2017
Ethereum

UN Identity Tech Partner Integrates Blockchain Into Payments Platform

A tech firm involved in the UN's blockchain trials has expanded its work with the tech through its aid-focused payments platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 July 2017
Banking

Bitspark Embarks on Blockchain Remittance Trial with UN in Tajikistan

Bitspark has revealed is working with the United Nations Development Programme on a trial aimed to build financial inclusion in Tajikistan.

Business  ·  27 June 2017
Climate Change

UN Sees Possible Role for Blockchain in Advancing Paris Climate Accord

The United Nations is eyeing blockchain as part of its fight against climate change.

Business  ·  23 June 2017
Identity

UN Leaders Urge Blockchain Startups to Collaborate on Identity

Representatives of the UN are calling for blockchain firms and others to collaborate on better identity solutions.

Markets  ·  20 June 2017
Ethereum

United Nations Sends Aid to 10,000 Syrian Refugees Using Ethereum Blockchain

UN food aid has been issued to thousands of Syrian refugees, signaling success for one of the largest charitable implementations of ethereum.

Business  ·  13 June 2017
Regulation

UN Agency Launches Cryptocurrency Cybercrime Training

The United Nations agency dedicated to fighting drug trafficking and organized crime has developed a new cryptocurrency training program.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2017
Donald Trump

How Blockchain Could Finally Unite the United Nations

A blockchain movement is growing at the United Nations, where transparency is key to keeping the funding coming in.

Markets  ·  9 May 2017
Research

A UN Agency is Exploring Blockchain’s Impact on Trade

A UN agency is putting together two white papers focused on how blockchain tech can facilitate trade and business processes.

Tech  ·  3 May 2017
Ethereum

A Branch of the UN Just Launched Its First Large-Scale Ethereum Test

Starting today, the UN will begin distributing funds to thousands of people in Jordan via the ethereum blockchain.

Markets  ·  1 May 2017
Ethereum

7 United Nations Agencies Are Now Investigating Blockchain Applications

A group of UN agencies is seeking input on blockchain applications that could help with international assistance.

Tech  ·  27 April 2017
Ethereum

The UN Wants to Adopt Bitcoin And Ethereum – And Soon

The UN is preparing to kick off an epic ethereum pilot, but the future could also include actually accepting cryptocurrencies.

Tech  ·  24 April 2017
News

UN Group Advances Ethereum Aid Tracking Pilot

The World Food Programme, the food assistance arm of the United Nations, is advancing a blockchain trial to pilot stage.

Tech  ·  22 March 2017
Regulation

Uganda Takes its First Steps Toward Bitcoin Regulation

A UN organization focused on criminal justice issues organized a meeting on bitcoin and digital currencies this past summer in Uganda.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 November 2016
Venture Capital

UNICEF Just Invested in its First Blockchain Startup

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has invested in a South African blockchain startup as part of a broader technology innovation push.

Business  ·  15 November 2016