Government

Crime

ICE Exploiting Blockchain to Expose Crypto Use in Drug Trafficking

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is working to expose transactions made by drug traffickers using cryptocurrencies to hide their trails.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 January 2018
Regulation

Virginia Lawmakers Seek Study on Government Blockchain Use

A new Virginia bill would form a subcommittee to research the impact of implementing blockchain technology within the state's government.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 January 2018
India

Government Think Tank to Trial Blockchain Verification in India

The National Institution for Transforming India is exploring blockchain's application in education, health and other sectors.

Markets  ·  4 January 2018
Governance

Avoiding Digital Feudalism Built on Blockchains

Blockchains may be transformative for society, but if that's the case, we should ask what society will remain, regulator Cab Morris argues.

Business  ·  29 December 2017
Regulation

South Korea to Tighten Bitcoin Exchange Rules Amid ‘Speculative’ Boom

The South Korea now bans domestic cryptocurrency exchanges from allowing users to make transactions through anonymous accounts.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 December 2017
Regulation

The Transformed Role of Government in the Blockchain Era

Embracing change might not be easy for governments, but it can be done, according to the head of Dubai's ambitious blockchain agenda.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 December 2017
Payments

Denmark Could Tap Blockchain For Foreign Aid Delivery, Says Report

Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid.

Business  ·  14 December 2017
Regulation

It’s Time for Governments to Embrace Blockchain

Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 December 2017
Europe

France Approves Blockchain Trading of Unlisted Securities

The French government has given the official nod for trading unlisted securities using blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2017
Regulation

Bitcoin Not Legal Tender in India, Finance Minister Says

India's finance minister, Arun Jaitley, has said bitcoin is not legal tender in the country and indicated that regulations are under consideration.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 December 2017
Regulation

White House Team Is Monitoring Cryptocurrencies, Says Press Secretary

The Trump administration has said it is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the wake of its recent explosive price jumps.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 December 2017
News

House of Lords Urges UK Government to Explore DLT Adoption

The U.K.'s House of Lords has released a report highlighting the opportunities for distributed ledger technologies across government services.

Markets  ·  28 November 2017
Samsung

Samsung Inks Deal with Seoul Government for Blockchain Platform

Samsung SDS announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to build out blockchain services.

Business  ·  27 November 2017
Regulation

Government of Bermuda Launches Cryptocurrency Task Force

Bermuda has launched a new working group aimed to advance the regulatory and commercial environment for token sales, cryptocurrencies and more.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 November 2017
Security

US Defense Bill Could Give Big Boost to Blockchain

An obscure provision tucked into a U.S. defense spending bill could act as a springboard for blockchain adoption across government agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 November 2017