IOTA (MIOTA) has been slow out the Gates the past couple weeks, but it looks like things may be turning around. It’s true that, at press time, IOTA (MIOTA) is down nearly 20%, but that’s probably due to the crypto market decline. Right now, there is some trending IOTA news, and it’s likely to only bring good things to the IOTA Foundation.

First, however, let’s look at some IOTA price news.

IOTA (MIOTA) Daily Chart 

IOTA (MIOTA) is currently selling for $1.43. This puts the coin down 17.12% in the past twenty-four hours. 

Source: CoinMarketCap

IOTA is ranked as the 8th largest virtual currency, sitting below Stellar (XLM) and ahead of NEO.

IOTA News | May 23, 2018

Yesterday, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) announced that it teamed up with IOTA. Specifically, IOTA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with UNOPS. The two organizations are reportedly going to explore IOTA’s technology. The end goal is to find out if it has the ability to improve the efficiency of its operations. 

“Shared 🌍 problems require shared 🌍 solutions.” We’ve partnered w/ @iotatoken to explore how innovative data management tech can enhance the efficiency of humanitarian & development operations. | #distributedledger https://t.co/GHbbB2Pm9d
— UNOPS (@UNOPS) May 22, 2018

UNOPS has a special advisor when it comes to the blockchain, and, according to Mr. Yamamoto, IOTA and UNOPS share a vision, and they believe working togETHer will be the best route to go about achieving that vision. Mr. Yamamoto said this is a vision of living in a world where machines, people, and devices connect and communicate with one another.