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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.

By Yogita KhatriMar 8, 2019

Malta's prime minister, Joseph Muscat, has told the U.N. that cryptocurrencies are "the inevitable future of money."

By Daniel PalmerOct 1, 2018

Two UN entities are working with a tech startup to provide Sierra Leone a blockchain-based credit and identity platform for banking services.

By Aditi HudliSep 28, 2018

Binance announced today that it has appointed Helen Hai as the new head of its charity foundation.

By Muyao ShenJul 9, 2018

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.

By Daniel PalmerJun 12, 2018

Cryptocurrency wallet startup Blockchain is partnering with the United Nations to explore applications of blockchain in a range of areas.

Tech giant Microsoft and blockchain alliance Hyperledger and others have joined blockchain-based digital identity initiative, the ID2020 Alliance.

The United Nations Children's Fund is seeking to invest in early stage blockchain startups with the potential to help people across the globe.

The UN is denying claims it was involved with a Malaysian environmental blockchain project called EcoBit, according to reports.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 7, 2017

In sessions focused on global issues and IoT at Consensus 2017 yesterday, the possibilities and hurdles for blockchain tech took centre stage.

By Amy CastorMay 23, 2017

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