GLOBAL TRADE
IOTA Rolls Out Starfish Consensus on Mainnet, Targets Global Trade
IOTA launches Starfish consensus on its mainnet, enhancing reliability for global trade systems. Here's why it matters for decentralized networks.
IOTA Taps Six Trade Veterans for TWIN Advisory Board
IOTA Foundation forms Expert Advisory Board with customs and logistics leaders to guide TWIN trade infrastructure development, focusing on UK operations.
IOTA Bets Big on $35T Trade Sector With 'World Onchain' Manifesto
IOTA Foundation releases ambitious manifesto targeting global trade digitization, with TWIN platform now live on mainnet and pilots in Kenya, UK expanding to 30+ countries by 2030.
IOTA and GLEIF Partner to Enhance Trusted Digital Identities in Global Trade
The IOTA Foundation partners with GLEIF to explore the use of digital identities in global trade, aiming to improve trust and efficiency in business interactions.
Global Supply Chain Financing: A New Era of Resilience and Diversification
Citi's 2024 report on supply chain financing highlights a shift towards resilience and diversification in global trade, emphasizing technological innovations and the adoption of the China Plus One strategy.
Vodafone DAB and Chainlink Labs Unveil Blockchain Solution to Streamline Global Trade
Vodafone's Digital Asset Broker and Chainlink Labs, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation and InnoWave, have developed a proof of concept to improve the global trade ecosystem. The initiative aims to facilitate the seamless exchange of trade documents across various platforms and blockchains, reducing fragmentation and inefficiencies. The collaboration uses Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol for security and interoperability, paving the way for smart contract, blockchain, and AI applications.
Russian Finance Ministry on Track to Legalize Crypto for Cross-Border Payments
The current economic landscape in Russia is forcing both the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance to rethink their approaches to cryptocurrencies.