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The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a non-governmental organization founded in 1971, aimed to improve the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders in society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. This membership-based organization is made up of the world's largest corporations.

The Davos Dissonance: Why the Global Elite are Abandoning 'Blockchain Hype' Just as the Technology Hits Mainstream
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The Davos Dissonance: Why the Global Elite are Abandoning 'Blockchain Hype' Just as the Technology Hits Mainstream

At Davos 2026, the global elite have pivoted their rhetoric to AI and "Climate Resilience," leaving blockchain in a quiet corner—even as on-chain transaction volumes hit record highs.

Philippines Spearheads ASEAN AI Regulatory Framework
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Philippines Spearheads ASEAN AI Regulatory Framework

Philippines' Congress Speaker Martin Romualdez plans to introduce an AI regulatory framework to ASEAN during its chairmanship in 2026, focusing on digitization, cybersecurity, and managing generative AI in economic policies.

Sam Altman Advocates for Energy Breakthroughs in AI at Davos Forum
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Sam Altman Advocates for Energy Breakthroughs in AI at Davos Forum

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman emphasized the need for an energy breakthrough to sustain future AI development, advocating for investment in fusion and other sustainable energy sources.

World Economic Forum Paves Way for Global Crypto-Asset Regulation
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World Economic Forum Paves Way for Global Crypto-Asset Regulation

The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently published a white paper titled "Pathways to the Regulation of Crypto-Assets: A Global Approach," advocating for a collaborative approach towards crypto regulation on a global scale.

WEF Promotes Eco-Friendly Crypto Mining Firm Crusoe Energy
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WEF Promotes Eco-Friendly Crypto Mining Firm Crusoe Energy

The World Economic Forum (WEF) featured a video showcasing Crusoe Energy Systems, a cryptocurrency mining firm that uses waste energy sources to power their modular data centers. Although the video never directly mentions cryptocurrency mining, several crypto industry figures praised Crusoe's efforts in reducing flaring and utilizing stranded energy sources to generate ultra-low-cost computing infrastructure.

A Colombian court recently hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse
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A Colombian court recently hosted its first legal trial in the metaverse

The metaverse hosted Colombia's Magdalena Administrative Court's February 15 session. Maria Quinones, the court's Magistrate, called it "realer than a video call."

WEF Launches Coalition to Deal with Climate Change through Web3.0
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WEF Launches Coalition to Deal with Climate Change through Web3.0

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has established a Crypto Sustainability Coalition to investigate the capability of Web3 in tackling climate change.

World Economic Forum Views Cryptocurrency as Pivotal Tool for Financial Inclusion
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World Economic Forum Views Cryptocurrency as Pivotal Tool for Financial Inclusion

The WEF thinks cryptocurrencies can be pivotal in offering financial services to one-third of the world’s adults, approximately 2 billion people, who are unbanked.

WEF Launches Blockchain Proof of Concept to Track Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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WEF Launches Blockchain Proof of Concept to Track Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The World Economic Forum’s Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative has launched a unique proof of concept to track greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain.

World Economic Forum Releases GSMI Global Blockchain Standards
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World Economic Forum Releases GSMI Global Blockchain Standards

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released blockchain standards dubbed the Global Standards Mapping Initiative (GSMI).

World Economic Forum Recognized Six Blockchain Companies as “Technology Pioneers” in 2020, Including MakerDAO and Chainlink
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World Economic Forum Recognized Six Blockchain Companies as “Technology Pioneers” in 2020, Including MakerDAO and Chainlink

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has honored six blockchain companies on its list of 100 “early to growth-stage” firms Technology Pioneers for 2020, including MakerDAO and Chainlink.

World Economic Forum Warns Leaders to Brace for Long-Lasting Global Recession as Cybercrimes Surge
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World Economic Forum Warns Leaders to Brace for Long-Lasting Global Recession as Cybercrimes Surge

The World Economic Forum (WEF) suggested that leaders around the world need to do more to ensure a quicker and more sustainable recovery for the global economy caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Amongst the 350 top risk professionals in the world surveyed, these risk managers expect a prolonged global recession, as a number of areas of concern were identified in the report compiled by the Forum’s Global Risks Advisory Board, Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc, and Zurich Insurance Group.

World Economic Forum Blockchain Lead Explains: To What Extent Can Blockchain Solve Supply Chain Issues?
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World Economic Forum Blockchain Lead Explains: To What Extent Can Blockchain Solve Supply Chain Issues?

Blockchain.News exclusively interviewed the World Economic Forum’s blockchain project lead, Nadia Hewett, to get to know more about the Forum’s current blockchain development in the supply chain, and the organization’s future roadmap. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently published a new blockchain deployment toolkit aimed to help governments, major institutions, and companies of any size to be able to maximize the benefits of integrating blockchain technology in the supply chain sector. The Forum also highlighted the importance of blockchain for addressing the disruption of supply chain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

World Economic Forum Views Blockchain as the Vaccine for Future Interferences in the Seafood Sector
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World Economic Forum Views Blockchain as the Vaccine for Future Interferences in the Seafood Sector

The World Economic Forum (WEF) touts blockchain technology as the vaccine and game-changer needed to ensure things run smoothly in the global seafood supply chain irrespective of future disruptions. This is based on the fact that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has laid the bare knuckles of the inefficiencies and challenges faced by the seafood industry.

World Economic Forum Launches New Blockchain Toolkit for Supply Chains to Support the World Through Post-COVID Economic Recovery
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World Economic Forum Launches New Blockchain Toolkit for Supply Chains to Support the World Through Post-COVID Economic Recovery

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has just released its Blockchain Deployment Toolkit, aiming to enable companies of any size to be able to maximize the benefits of integrating blockchain technology in the supply chain sector. The toolkit allows companies to be able to get a better idea of how to handle deploying blockchain technology in regards to supply chain uses.