November 19, 2025 | 16:55A new hardware wallet called G-Knot is launching today with revolutionary finger vein biometric technology that aims to disrupt the crypto storage market dominated by Ledger and Trezor. The puck-shaped device eliminates traditional security vulnerabilities like seed phrases and PIN codes, instead using unique blood flow patterns and vascular architecture for authentication. With a 10,000-unit presale starting today at $299 per unit and January shipping, G-Knot positions itself as a premium security solution for cryptocurrency holders concerned about both convenience and safety.
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UN Launches Blockchain Academy for Governments
The United Nations Development Programme is launching two groundbreaking blockchain initiatives aimed at accelerating government adoption worldwide. Building on its successful internal blockchain academy, the UNDP will now offer specialized education programs for government officials and establish a UN-led advisory body to guide practical implementation. This strategic expansion represents a significant institutional endorsement of blockchain technology’s potential to transform public sector operations and services.
about UN Launches Blockchain Academy for GovernmentsEuropol Warns of Sophisticated Crypto Crime Surge
Europol has issued a stark warning about the growing sophistication of cryptocurrency-related crimes, stating they are placing significant strain on law enforcement resources across Europe. The agency’s financial crime chief emphasized the need for global standards and improved blockchain training to combat evolving criminal tactics. Recent conference discussions highlighted urgent requirements for public-private sector collaboration as criminals exploit the borderless nature of digital assets.
about Europol Warns of Sophisticated Crypto Crime SurgeUN Roundtable: Digital Sovereignty Key to Financial Inclusion
At a landmark United Nations General Assembly roundtable, global leaders converged to address one of the world’s most pressing development challenges: bridging the financial inclusion gap for 1.7 billion unbanked individuals. The Digital Sovereignty Alliance took center stage in discussions that positioned digital sovereignty and blockchain technology as essential pillars for building equitable financial systems that empower rather than simply provide access.
about UN Roundtable: Digital Sovereignty Key to Financial InclusionBhutan Builds National Digital Identity on Ethereum
The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is making a strategic pivot to Ethereum as the foundation for its National Digital Identity system, marking one of the most significant real-world implementations of blockchain technology for public infrastructure. This migration from Polygon to Ethereum aims to provide all 800,000 citizens with self-sovereign digital identities by 2026, representing a major endorsement of Ethereum’s decentralization and security capabilities for national-scale applications.
about Bhutan Builds National Digital Identity on EthereumPowell Warns No Risk-Free Path for Fed Policy
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a sobering message to markets today, emphasizing that the central bank faces no risk-free policy options in navigating an increasingly complex economic landscape. The warning came as geopolitical tensions escalated with President Trump’s combative United Nations address and key allies Canada and the United Kingdom broke with U.S. policy by recognizing a Palestinian state. Meanwhile, financial markets are grappling with the emergence of carbon credits as a new asset class, adding another layer of complexity to investment decisions.
about Powell Warns No Risk-Free Path for Fed PolicyBain Warns of $800B AI Shortfall as Nvidia, Fed in Focus
A sobering forecast from Bain & Company projects an $800 billion revenue shortfall for the artificial intelligence sector, casting a shadow over market exuberance even as Nvidia secures a landmark deal with OpenAI. The warning arrives as financial markets brace for commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with former President Donald Trump’s economic advisor Stephen Miran pushing for aggressive rate cuts. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions simmer as Trump takes the world stage at the United Nations, criticizing the organization for offering ’empty words,’ signaling a week of significant economic and political crosscurrents.
about Bain Warns of $800B AI Shortfall as Nvidia, Fed in FocusTrump-Xi APEC Meeting, TikTok Deal & Global Energy Outlook
President Trump’s confirmation of an upcoming meeting with China’s Xi Jinping at the APEC summit signals continued high-level diplomacy between the world’s two largest economies, while progress on the TikTok deal approval and proposed H-1B visa fee increases reflect the complex interplay of geopolitics, technology, and immigration policy shaping global markets.
about Trump-Xi APEC Meeting, TikTok Deal & Global Energy OutlookSora Ventures Backs Web3 Education at Columbia University
Sora Ventures has made a strategic philanthropic move by joining Columbia University’s Consortium for Diplomacy and Global Action, positioning itself at the intersection of Web3 technology and global policy education. The Asia-based blockchain venture firm has not only provided funding but also secured an advisory role for its managing partner, Jason Fang, signaling a commitment to shaping how emerging digital technologies are integrated into international finance and United Nations development initiatives.
about Sora Ventures Backs Web3 Education at Columbia UniversityG-Knot Names Wes Kaplan CEO to Launch Biometric Crypto Wallet
G-Knot, a biometrics technology company, has named Wes Kaplan as its new CEO to drive the commercialization of its pioneering finger vein crypto wallet. The wallet leverages unforgeable biometric data to address critical security flaws in digital assets, such as compromised private keys, amid rising crypto hacks. Kaplan, a fintech and crypto veteran with experience at firms like Cointelegraph and J.P. Morgan, will lead G-Knot’s mission to integrate biometric security into DeFi and identity management. The company, backed by eTunnel Inc.’s decade-long R&D in finger vein technology, has already secured a UN contract for biometric smart cards. G-Knot’s upcoming wallet launch marks the first step in deploying biometric solutions for both consumer and enterprise use cases.
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