Updates

8 Jul 2026

Belgium warns against unauthorised crypto platforms under MiCA

The FSMA has urged investors to verify crypto providers as unauthorised platforms face increased scrutiny.

8 Jul 2026

UNDP scales blockchain-based digital payment solutions

Successful blockchain payment pilots across multiple countries are creating a framework for wider adoption in global development programmes.

8 Jul 2026

IMF warns policy choices will define tokenised finance future

Global policymakers face key decisions as tokenisation reshapes payments, markets and the future of financial infrastructure.

8 Jul 2026

EU urged to cover platform monetisation in Digital Fairness Act

Fifteen organisations say the DFA must cover subscriptions, bonuses, and platform funding programmes.

7 Jul 2026

AI is reshaping work more through job transformation than job loss, WSIS panel hears

AI is reshaping work more through changes to job quality, skills and working conditions than mass automation, prompting calls at WSIS Forum 2026 for human-centred policies, stronger labour protections and coordinated action to ensure workers benefit from the digital transition.

7 Jul 2026

WSIS panel calls for a broader approach to youth mental health online

Speakers urged policymakers to look beyond screen time and address platform design, media literacy, family context and youth participation.

7 Jul 2026

UN pension fund case study highlights ServiceNow CRM rollout

ServiceNow CRM helped UNJSPF unify workflows and improve visibility across global pension operations.

7 Jul 2026

UNCTAD says digital divide goes beyond internet access

The AI era demands digital skills, technology transfer and fair data governance, according to UNCTAD.

7 Jul 2026

AI governance must move from principles to practical action, UN dialogue hears

UN discussions on bridging AI divides highlighted that meaningful AI participation depends not only on access to technology, but also on investment in infrastructure, skills, governance, local languages and international cooperation to ensure all countries can help shape AI’s future.

7 Jul 2026

Germany launches Agentic AI Hub for public administration

The Agentic AI Hub selected 20 pilots covering social benefits, transcription and process modelling.