# VanEck launches its first multi-token cryptocurrency fund

# VanEck launches its first multi-token cryptocurrency fund

“# VanEck launches its first multi-token cryptocurrency fund ” On Monday, VanEck, a financial institution with close to $82 billion in assets under management with exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, mutual funds and institutional accounts, announced the launch of its first cryptocurrency fund. The fund is listed as an exchange-traded note, or ETN, on the Deutsche…

Read More
# NFT philanthropy demonstrates new ways of giving back

# NFT philanthropy demonstrates new ways of giving back

“# NFT philanthropy demonstrates new ways of giving back ” NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, have created a wealth of opportunities over the last year. Data from market tracker DappRadar found that NFT sales reached $25 billion in 2021. Artwork NFTs in particular have seen impressive growth. Financial services firm FinancePR recently determined that 257 artists…

Read More
# UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption

# UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption

“# UNICEF calls for child safeguards amid mainstream crypto adoption ” The United Nations Children’s Fund has called for incorporating child safeguards into online child protection initiatives, citing financial and exploitative threats posed by unregulated crypto markets. UNICEF’s “Prospects for children in 2022” report, which examines the impact of global trends on children, anticipates further mainstream…

Read More
# Singapore firm uses blockchain to battle counterfeit COVID-19 jabs

# Singapore firm uses blockchain to battle counterfeit COVID-19 jabs

“# Singapore firm uses blockchain to battle counterfeit COVID-19 jabs ” Singaporean healthcare services provider Zuellig Pharma is using a blockchain-based network to track COVID-19 vaccinations to prevent practitioners from administering expired vaccines. Zuellig Pharma says that its new “eZTracker” management system can help prevent improperly stored or counterfeit vaccines from being used by allowing…

Read More
# China pilots nationwide blockchain development over real-world use cases

# China pilots nationwide blockchain development over real-world use cases

“# China pilots nationwide blockchain development over real-world use cases ” The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced the commencement of an in-house effort to expedite blockchain development and innovation across 15 zones and 164 entities.  The initiative aims for the large-scale implementation of blockchain technology across businesses and government organizations in China.  The CAC,…

Read More