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How blockchain and cryptocurrencies can help build a greener future
They may have a reputation for using vast amounts of energy – but cryptocurrencies and blockchain can actually be an environmental ally. Here's how
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How do you make supply chains more visible without compromising security? A Dutch start-up may have the answer
Supply chain visibility is essential for many businesses – but so is privacy. Now one company says it has found a way to provide both.
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Cryptocurrencies can enable financial inclusion. Will you participate?
Blockchain technology and the cryptocurrencies that use it are creating democratic financial systems, but they remain misunderstood. What are the facts?
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Ethiopia’s blockchain deal is a watershed moment – for the technology, and for Africa
The Ethiopian government signed a deal to create a national database of student and teacher IDs. Blockchain could be adopted in other parts of Africa.
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What does digital art have to do with sustainability?
A coalition led by Energy Web has launched the Crypto Climate Accord, which asks parties to agree to ambitious goals - and choose how to achieve them.
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Blockchain in capital markets: Here’s what we’ve learned after 5 years of experimentation
There are inefficiencies, challenges and risks associated with what underlies capital markets: key question is whether DLT is the tech to address them.
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International cooperation and the era of digital currency growth
There has been a shift toward digital payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, and central bank digital currencies (CBDC) and stablecoins are growing in use.
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Experts believe NFTs could have a future beyond the art world
There has been scepticism surrounding NFTs; however, some experts believe that they are not just a passing fad. Here's what you need to know.
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How blockchain technology is fixing payments today and what comes next
Blockchain technologies are connecting global financial systems so they are easily interoperable, efficient, affordable and accessible.
Cities and Urbanization
How blockchain can empower smart cities - and why interoperability will be crucial
Advanced technology in smart cities can play a key role in managing efficient urban expansion, but interoperability and openness are essential for success.
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What is blockchain and what can it do?
Blockchain’s potential uses extend far beyond digital currencies, from food to photography and vaccines to patents.
Workforce and Employment
This is how companies can improve their supply chain of talent
Lacking in today’s human resource processes are the visibility, traceability and verifiability necessary to meet the needs of a global economy.
Arts and Culture
NFTs and the environmental cost of owning digital art
NFT stands for 'Non-fungible token' and is a tradeable, digital ownership certificate representing the ownership of a unique asset.
COVID-19
This is how blockchain can help fight pandemics
OriginTrail – a data authentication platform for global supply chains – proposed the idea on UpLink, the World Economic Forum’s crowdsourcing platform for innovations.
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Key takeaways on digital currency from The Davos Agenda
As digital currencies are poised to have an impact on global financial systems, design, governance and liquidity are among the key principles in focus.