Government

Regulation

Delaware’s 2017 Resolution: Make Blockchain a Reality

What's in store for Delaware's blockchain work in 2017? The US state's blockchain ombudsperson provides an update.

Markets  ·  3 January 2017
Regulation

CFTC’s Giancarlo: How US Regulators Can Boost Blockchain in 2017

The CFTC's Chris Giancarlo argues that the US needs to rethink its blockchain policy for 2017 and beyond.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 December 2016
Law

US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event

An event held in Washington, DC, today saw the US Commerce Department speak with blockchain startup executives and technology enthusiasts.

Business  ·  9 December 2016
Regulation

US Federal Reserve Releases First Distributed Ledger Research Paper

The US Federal Reserve has released a new working paper on blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2016
News

US Commerce Department to Discuss Blockchain Copyright

US officials to discuss using blockchain for copyright management.

Tech  ·  5 December 2016
Regulation

Illinois Breaks From New York With Blockchain Regulatory Approach

CoinDesk looks into Illinois' ambitious plan to guide the integration of blockchain technology within government operations.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2016
Regulation

Illinois Unveils Blockchain Policy in Bid to Attract Industry Innovators

The State of Illinois today announced an ambitious plan to encourage government and private sector blockchain innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 November 2016
News

Polish Parliament Holds Public Consultation on Cryptocurrency

The Polish Parliament has held the country's first public consultation meeting devoted solely to digital currency and blockchain technology issues.

Markets  ·  13 October 2016
News

John Kerry Hints Bitcoin Training is Underway at US Embassies

Officials at US foreign embassies may be training up on bitcoin.

Tech  ·  12 October 2016
News

Dubai Wants All Government Documents on Blockchain By 2020

The United Arab Emirates city of Dubai has announced plans to move all of its government documents to a blockchain by 2020.

Markets  ·  5 October 2016
Regulation

Can Blockchain Help America’s Veterans? One Lawmaker Thinks So

A US congressman has proposed that the country’s administration for veterans affairs use blockchain to track medical appointments.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 September 2016
Singapore

The Blockchain is Perfect for Government Services

In this op-ed, investor and author William Mougayar discusses why global governments should be – and increasingly are – embracing blockchain.

Markets  ·  3 September 2016
Regulation

Could the Blockchain End Bureaucracy?

In this OpEd, Reform researcher Alexander Hitchcock discusses how blockchain could lead to big savings in civil services.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2016
Australia

Australia’s Postal Service Tests Blockchain Identity

Australia's state-owned postal service is now looking at several blockchain applications as part of an internal accelerator program.

Markets  ·  8 August 2016
Regulation

Political Party Envisions How Blockchain Could Enable Brexit Revote

In an effort to make democracy more like technology, Australia's Flux Party is seeking to harness the power of blockchain governance.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 July 2016