Government

Australia

Australian Government Looks to Blockchain for Trade Modernization

Australia's Department of Home Affairs is touting blockchain technology in a push to modernize the country's international trade supply chains.

Business  ·  10 May 2018
China

China’s Official Government Auditor Is Looking at Blockchain Solutions

China's National Audit Office thinks blockchain streamline its data storage operations.

Business  ·  25 April 2018
China

China’s State Electricity Firm Eyes Blockchain for Internet of Energy

China State Grid Corporation, the country's state-owned power utility, is looking to blockchain to advance its plans for an "Internet of Energy."

Business  ·  10 April 2018
China

$1 Billion Blockchain Fund Launches with Chinese Government Backing

China now has a new blockchain fund with $1.6 billion available – 30 percent of that backed by the Hangzhou city government.

Business  ·  9 April 2018
Mexico

Mexico Tests Blockchain to Track Public Contract Bids

A Mexican government announced a blockchain-based project intended to reduce corruption in bidding for government contracts.

Business  ·  5 April 2018
Regulation

Why the Time Is Right for the First Blockchain Governor

The value propositions of blockchain tech are central to the business of public institutions, argues Alec Ross, a candidate for governor of Maryland.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 April 2018
Singapore

Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes

The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.

Tech  ·  30 March 2018
China

Blockchain Standardization Tops Chinese IT Ministry’s 2018 Agenda

China's Ministry of Information Technology and Industry is ramping up its focus on national blockchain standardization this year.

Business  ·  23 March 2018
Europe

UK Treasury Launches Inquiry Into Cryptocurrency

The U.K. Treasury Committee has today announced that it will conduct an investigation into issues around cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 February 2018
Europe

Finland Mandates Cold Storage, Public Auctions for Seized Bitcoins

The Finnish government has released guidelines prescribing how authorities must handle the 2,000 bitcoin confiscated since 2016.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2018
Exchanges

Korean Government Remains Firm on Crypto KYC Mandate

South Korea has doubled down on its commitment to eliminating the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activities, but played down more serious proposals.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Bitcoin

‘Weary Giants of Flesh and Steel,’ Meet Bitcoin

John Perry Barlow fought for an open internet. Late in life, he cautioned blockchain innovators that the technology could be liberating or oppressive.

Tech  ·  14 February 2018
Regulation

Taiwan Official: Government Should Prepare for Crypto Collapse

A senior official from Taiwan's executive branch has cautioned on the potential impact of cryptocurrencies on the island's financial stability.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Regulation

Italian Crypto Businesses to Register Under Proposed New Rules

Italy has published a proposed set of cryptocurrency regulations that are designed to enforce EU anti-money laundering rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 February 2018
Identity

Illinois Eyes Blockchain for IDs and Public Asset Management

An Illinois government task force is eyeing blockchain tech in the management of state citizens' identification and tokenizing public sector assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 February 2018