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How women are staking out a space in the blockchain world
Nov 12, 2021A growing number of female artists, investors and collectors are embracing cryptocurrency and NFTs, and bridging the gender gap.
The Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Potential Of NFTs
Oct 24, 2021As NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) gain popularity as a way of owning digital assets and joining tokenized communities, it’s becoming clear that this use of the blockchain could drive more than just innovation in technology and ownership structures.
Male-Dominated Crypto World Needs More Women, Exchange Head Says
Sep 27, 2021The male-dominated cryptocurrency industry could provide more employment opportunities for women, according to the head of Australia’s largest digital-asset exchange.
Non-Fungible Tokens: The Agent in the War Against Counterfeiting in Africa?
Sep 12, 2021According to the 2018 Global Counterfeiting & Trademark Infringement Report, the amount of global counterfeiting reached $1.2 trillion in 2017 and it’s estimated that it could reach an overwhelming $2.3 trillion by 2022.
Blockchain: A driver for social impact in Africa
Sep 09, 2021With the features offered by blockchain technology, it begs the question why this disruptive technology isn’t adopted heavily across the continent of Africa as a driver for social impact. Could it be a lack of understanding of the technology?
New NFT marketplace for Islamic art, culture and sports digital assets eyes end-2021 rollout
Sep 09, 2021A new non-fungible token marketplace to list and sell Shariah-compliant digital assets plans to launch towards the end of this year, helping to diversify Islamic portfolios amid the increasing awareness of NFTs.
For Women Cuban Artists, NFTs Offer A Surprising Opportunity
Aug 11, 2021Earlier this spring, 24-year-old Alejandra Glez became the first — and youngest — Cuban woman artist to completely sell out an NFT drop, earning Glez just under Ξ3 ETH ($5,700 USD) in only eight minutes.
UN chooses NFT marketplace host in efforts to fight climate change
Aug 3, 2021The United Nations has previously said it was exploring the uses of blockchain technology in the fight against climate change and to help reach a more sustainable global economy.
NYDFS Plans to Collect Diversity Data From Banking and Crypto Institutions
Jul 30, 2021All authorized virtual currency service providers will be required to submit diversity data of their boards and management to the NYDFS.
