Licensing

Australia

Australian State Pilot Puts Driver’s Licenses on a Blockchain

Australia's New South Wales government is turning to blockchain for a state-wide test of a driver license digitization program slated for November.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 September 2018
Startups

AP Inks Deal With Blockchain Media Startup Civil

The Associated Press is partnering with blockchain journalism startup Civil to license articles for different newsrooms.

Business  ·  28 August 2018
Bitcoin

The Kodak KashMiner’s Flashy Debut Ends In Failure

The much-publicized partnership that would have resulted in digital media brand Kodak's name appearing on a series of bitcoin miners is no more.

Tech  ·  16 July 2018
Regulation

US Bank Regulator Opens Door to National License for Bitcoin Firms

The acting U.S. Comptroller of Currency made remarks at an event yesterday that supported new cryptocurrency licensing and regulation.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 September 2017
Exchanges

Philippines Central Bank Grants First Cryptocurrency Exchange Licenses

The central bank of the Philippines has granted licenses to two local bitcoin exchanges, according to local reports.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 August 2017