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Rainforest Foundation Uses Crypto to Protect the Brazilian Amazon
An announcement was made regarding a campaign to fight against the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon with the aid of the cryptocurrency community. The Rainforest Foundation has developed its own crypto – Bitseed in 2014 and has been embracing cryptocurrencies for years.
IOTA On How Distributed Ledger Technology Will Transform Supply Chain
Distributed ledger technology could potentially revolutionize the supply chain industry by providing several upgrades, according to industry experts.
UK ISIS Member Charged for Sending Bitcoin to Terrorist Militants in Syria
A UK member of ISIS faces multiple charges for sending funds using Bitcoin to aid the escape of terrorist militants being held in prison camps in Syria.
Indian State Plans to Combat Fake COVID-19 Vaccines with Blockchain
The administration of Telangana, a southern Indian state, intends to avert any attempt of hoarding or black-marketing of COVID-19 vaccines using blockchain technology.
South Korea’s Leading Crypto Exchanges Aid Police in Hunting "Nth Rooms" Blackmail Porn Members
The four primary crypto exchanges in South Korea, namely Coinone, Korbit, Bithumb, and Upbit, have reportedly offered to help police investigate the sexual exploitation of underage girls in the “Nth Rooms” scandal that has sparked a national outcry.
Red Cross to Help Disaster-Riddled Communities in Kenya via Blockchain
Red Cross is eyeing to use blockchain-backed “local currencies” to help revitalize poor communities and establish a thriving economy on the foundation of smooth trades. As a result, the Red Cross societies of Kenya, Norway, Denmark, will be partnering to steer this initiative.
IRS Cracking Down on Cryptocurrency Tax Evasion, Seeks Private Crypto Tax Contractors
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has requested help from independent consultants to crack down on non-compliance in cryptocurrency tax.
UN Agency Advises Kenya to Embrace Blockchain Technology to Tame Corruption
The United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) wants Kenya to embrace blockchain technology to fight runaway corruption.
Ant Blockchain Open Alliance Seeks to Minimize Costs for SMEs
Ant Blockchain Open Alliance, an enterprise blockchain platform by Chinese financial giant Ant Financial, is purported to aid SMEs in generating their own blockchain applications at minimal costs.
How Blockchain is Prompting Innovations in Waste Management
Blockchain can come in handy in the realization of efficient waste management measures through the creation of a trustworthy, transparent, and immutable supply chain network for a plethora of different records. This technology can aid in the digital tracking of information, allowing an in-depth analysis of supply chains.
AICPA Publishes a Practice Aid for Digital Assets
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has not been oblivious to the rapidly changing digital assets ecosystem as it has availed a practice aid to help in crypto accountancy. The practice aid is founded on professional experience and literature from members of the Digital Assets Working Group.
Stanford Study Findings—Is Blockchain Hype or Hope for Social Impact?
Beyond the hype of its potential, does blockchain technology really have the power to drive social impact?