Commonwealth Secretariat

A Right to Exist: Using Technology to Create Better ID Systems

Steven Malby of the Commonwealth Secretariat explores the challenges in bringing legal identity to the more than 1 billion people lacking recognition.

Tech  ·  28 May 2016

Commonwealth Secretariat Unveils Secure Blockchain Messaging App

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a blockchain-powered secure communication tool for governments and law enforcement.

Tech  ·  2 May 2016
Regulation

Commonwealth Central Bankers to Discuss Bitcoin’s Role in Remittances

Finance officials from the Commonwealth are set to discuss bitcoin and digital currencies within the context of global remittance flows.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 October 2015
Regulation

Commonwealth Governments Urged to Regulate Bitcoin

Commonwealth governments should regulate bitcoin, according to the Commonwealth's Virtual Currencies Working Group.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 August 2015
FBI

Bitcoin Up For Discussion at Commonwealth Virtual Currency Meeting

The Commonwealth Virtual Currencies Working Group is meeting for the first time next week to discuss the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies.

Business  ·  19 August 2015
Regulation

Commonwealth Secretariat Commissions Bitcoin Report for Developing Nations

A two-day event that brought together representatives from the Commonwealth Secretariat has ended with the commission of a formal bitcoin report.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 February 2015
Regulation

Commonwealth Secretariat to Explore Bitcoin in the Developing World

The Commonwealth Secretariat is set to hold a hearing on digital currencies to discuss how the technology might benefit the developing world.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2015