Public Sector

Moscow’s Government to Use Ethereum to Promote Transparency In Commerce

Moscow's government is planning to use ethereum as part of a system for allotting trading spots during weekend farmers markets.

Tech  ·  29 August 2018

Austrian Government Backs New Blockchain Research Institute

The Austrian government is throwing its weight behind a new blockchain research effort aimed at developing business applications of the technology.

Business  ·  7 December 2017
Russia

Moscow Government Open-Sources Blockchain Voting Tool

The government of Moscow is pushing ahead with plans to test blockchain for use in its municipal elections.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2017
News

Blockchain Advocacy Group Launched in Wyoming

The Wyoming Blockchain Coalition launched on Tuesday, aiming to boost adoption of the technology in the Equality State.

Business  ·  15 November 2017
Payments

More Blockchain Pilots Needed, Says US Treasury Official

An official involved with the US Treasury's distributed ledger trial wants to see more government testing around the tech.

Business  ·  30 October 2017
Regulation

Russia’s Deputy PM: Blockchain Could See ‘Broad Use in State Administration’

Russia's deputy prime minister has spoken about the government's possible use of blockchain for state services.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 October 2017
Startups

Idaho City Inks Development Deal with Blockchain Startup

The municipal government for the U.S. city of Boise has formed a new partnership aimed at exploring public-sector blockchain use cases.

Business  ·  13 September 2017
Russia

Russia’s Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot

The Russian Ministry of Health is working with one of the country's state-owned banks to explore possible uses of blockchain.

Business  ·  10 August 2017
India

Indian State Officials to Weigh Policies for Public Sector Blockchain Use

Officials in Karnataka are planning an event on blockchain and governance in the near future.

Business  ·  27 July 2017
Regulation

CFTC Chief Asks Congress for More Money to Oversee Blockchain

The CFTC has cited the advance of technologies like blockchain in a request to obtain additional funding for its oversight activities.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 June 2017
India

Indian States Look to Launch Blockchain Land Registry Efforts

New details have emerged about some of the blockchain applications being pursed by state governments in India.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 June 2017
China

Local Government in China Trials Blockchain for Public Services

A city district in southern China is using blockchain to streamline government services for its one million residents.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2017
US Government

US Government Seeks Blockchain Solutions for Contract Bidding System

The US government’s main logistical agency is looking at blockchain as a way to re-envision its contract review process.

Business  ·  22 June 2017
News

US State Department Forms New Blockchain Working Group

The US State Department is looking to boost its research resources in support of a new working group focused on blockchain.

Business  ·  9 June 2017
Regulation

France’s Government is Beginning a Blockchain Research Effort

The French government has convened a new working group focused on blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 May 2017