Government of India Is Reportedly Working on a National Blockchain Strategy

Coinspeaker Government of India Is Reportedly Working on a National Blockchain StrategyIndia's government agencies are drafting a suitable framework dubbed as the "National Level Blockchain Framework".

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Blockchain dev company IOHK to collaborate with Georgian government

Blockchain dev company IOHK to collaborate with Georgian government - CryptoNinjas 3rd generation blockchain research and development company, IOHK today has signed an MoU with the Georgian government.

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New Report “Bringing Blockchain Into Government” Aims to Assist Federal Government with DLT Apps

Can Blockchain-Powered Apps Improve Routine Government Procedures? According to a recently published report, the Data Foundation and IT firm ‘Booz Allen Hamilton’ have put forth a number of guidelines in order to help the US Federal government implement various blockchain initiatives within its existing digital framework.

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Estonian Government is Building a Futuristic Digital Society Thanks to Blockchain

In an effort to get rid of bureaucracy and corruption from its very roots, the Estonian government has just implemented a ballsy project that will make the administration of its 1. 3 million strong population much more streamlined.

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French Government Recommends $570 Million USD Investment In Blockchain Via Report

French Government Recommends $570 Million USD Investment In Blockchain Via Report Looks like France is set to invest in the blockchain technology soon. A new report made by the government of France has affirmed that the government should invest at least half a billion Euros (around $570 million USD) on state-level blockchain projects from 2019 […]

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Tanzania: Government to research blockchain tech, but very slowly

Tanzania is intent on getting into bed with blockchain tech, but wise officials have urged caution before rushing into anything. The Tanzanian government is prepping to conduct thorough research into distributed ledgers (DLT), but the move already has its skeptics, local media reports.

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China drafts new Regulations requiring Blockchain Users to Register with Government IDs

After a long battle with the industry, it seems China’s plan to bring the Blockchain industry under its complete control is coming into full effect with the new law drafted by the Chinese government guiding use of blockchain in the country.

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India Forms New Committee to Push Blockchain in Government

The Internet Mobile Association of India (IMAI) announced Oct. 15 that it would be forming a committee to push more government involvement in the blockchain ecosystem. IAMAI Forms Committee For #Blockchain .

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Austria to issue government bonds worth €1.15 billion via blockchain

The Austrian government decided to use the blockchain technology to fasten and facilitate the issuance of government bonds. Their choice fell on the Ethereum platform.

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IBM/MIT Connection Science Issue Report on the Role of Blockchain in Government

On September 24, 2018, MIT Connection Science and IBM issued a 41-page joint report on the results of three roundtable discussions on the role of Blockchain in government.

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South Korean Government Pledges to Support Domestic Blockchain Projects

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and Information Communications Technology (ICT) has vowed to increase Government funding and support for the nation’s blockchain companies. According to Business Korea’s article published on September 21, 2018, the Government’s decision to boost support was to assist blockchain startups with current challenges and help drive growth to domestic blockchain industry.

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US Government Grants $800K for Blockchain R&D

With growing adoption, blockchain integration continues to proliferate across nations worldwide. The U. S. government, meanwhile, has invested $800,000 in developing a research-oriented distributed ledger, called Open Science Chain.

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IBM partners with Australian Gov’t to use blockchain for data security in $740 Million Deal

IBM has signed a five-year AU$1 billion ($740 million) deal with the Australian government to use blockchain and other new technologies to improve data security, Bloomberg reports Thursday, July 5. The major contract will see IBM provide technology such as blockchain, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to Australian federal departments, including defense and home affairs.

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South Korea is Drafting New Blockchain Industry Classification Standards

South Korea Announces New Classification Standards for The Blockchain Industry and Legitimizes It It seems like the battle for legitimacy that the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry is facing in South Korea seems to be near its end.

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IBM Signs $740 Million Deal With Australian Gov’t to Use Blockchain for Data Security

IBM has signed a five-year $740 million deal with the Australian government to bring blockchain and other new technologies to “many, many government agencies”

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Maltese Parliament Passes Three Blockchain Bills into Law

The Maltese Parliament has passed three bills into law that establish a regulatory framework for the country's blockchain sector, Malta Today reports. Just last week, the Parliament “unanimously voted” to approve these bills in its second reading.

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South Korea legitimizes Blackheine business with major new classification standards

The South Korean government is drafting major new industry classification standards for the domestic blockchain industry, local crypto news outlet The BChain reports Thursday, July 5. The scheme will reportedly serve as a basis for policy making, notably aimed towards “blockchain promotion and regulatory frameworks,” and covers areas including blockchain systems construction, decentralized applications (DApps)

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Member of Parliament Urges UK to Embrace Blockchain After Highlighting Its Benefits

A British MP is urging the U. K. government to embrace blockchain after detailing its benefits and highlighting how it could “empower individuals. ” Walsall MP Eddie Hughes has gone all-out in his detailed and long report promoting blockchain in hopes that the U.

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FSA Denies Plans to Make Changes to Regulations Governing Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) finally refuted recent reports stating that it plans to make some changes to existing cryptocurrency regulations. The FSA is the government agency responsible for regulating the insurance, securities, exchange, and banking sectors in the country to ensure the stability of the financial system.

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IBM To Be Part Of A Blockchain Revolution In Australia

According to reports out today, the Australian Government have agreed on a $740 Million (A$1 Billion) contract between the government and tech giants, IBM. The contract is set to allow IBM to explore blockchain technologies and implement findings within the Australian political structure over the next five years.

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South Korea Legitimizes Blockchain Industry With Major New Classification Standards

The South Korean government is drafting major new industry classification standards for blockchain to serve as a basis for policy making, promotion and regulation

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IBM Wins $740M Contract for Blockchain, Tech Services to Australian Govt

IBM will implement blockchain and automation technologies in Australian government agencies under a $740 million contract.

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UK Gov’t Show Leadership as a new report by embracing Blackhaven Technology

The report offers appointing Chief Blockchain Officer and an international blockchain competition. In a report published on July 4th, Eddie Hughes called on the government to “show leadership” by making the technology and its benefits a priority.

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New Report Calls UK Gov’t Show Leadership by Embracing Blockchain Technology

A lawmaker in the U. K. published a report giving recommendations about blockchain development to the British government. The report offers appointing Chief Blockchain Officer and an international blockchain competition.

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Spain’s lawmakers are banning the use of the governor during the reign of the governor

Spain’s ruling party believes the government should utilize blockchain to operate the country’s public administration more efficiently. Last week, 133 deputies from the Popular Party submitted a blockchain-related proposal to the Congress of Deputies, the lower chamber of the Spanish Parliament.

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Spain's Lawmakers Push for Blockchain Use in Governance

Spain's ruling party submitted a proposal encouraging the government to adopt blockchain technology in managing public services.

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Presidential Decree Places Legalization of Cryptocurrencies on the Table in Uzbekistan

Economy & Regulation The executive power in Uzbekistan has advanced towards legalizing cryptocurrencies and implementing blockchain technology in both government and economy. A new decree signed by President Mirziyoyev mandates licensing for trading and other activities related to the circulation of digital coins.

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Presidential Decree Sets the Stage for Legalizing Cryptocurrencies in Uzbekistan

The executive power in Uzbekistan has advanced towards legalizing cryptocurrencies and implementing blockchain technology in both government and economy. A new decree signed by President Mirziyoyev mandates licensing for trading and other activities related to the circulation of digital coins.

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India to Trial Blockchain for Fertilizer Subsidy Management

India is undertaking research into the possible use of blockchain technology in the management of fertilizer subsidies. The venture will bring together the country’s think tank, NITI Aayog, and one of the country’s largest chemical manufacturers, Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC).

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UK Government Body Completes Pilot Tracking Beef Supplies on the Blockchain

The U. K. ’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has recently completed a pilot in which it successfully tracked beef supplies using blockchain technology. It is believed to be the first time that the innovation underpinning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been used to guarantee compliance within the food sector.

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British MP Calls for UK Blockchain Chief in New Report

A U. K. MP has called on the government to appoint a Chief Blockchain Officer in a new report that backs the technology to be used in government. ‘Unlocking Blockchain’, which was distributed to all MPs, also argues for a blockchain competition to establish London as a blockchain hub.

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The UK government must appoint a ‘chief bureaucrat’ lawmaker

A lawmaker in the U. K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector. In order to pursue applications that rebuild social trust and boost transparency in government, Eddie Hughes, a member of Parliament from the U.

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Uk Government Should Appoint ‘chief blockchain officer’ Says Lawmaker … A lawmaker in the . has called for the government to advance

A lawmaker in the U. K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector. In order to pursue applications that rebuild social trust and boost transparency in government, Eddie Hughes, a member of Parliament from the U.

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Used Blockchain to Rebuild Societal Trust and Saved 8 Billion, Report tell UK Governor

UK housing minister Eddie Hughes released a report into blockchain July 4, calling on the government to “show leadership” by making the technology and its benefits a priority. The report, ‘Unlocking Blockchain,’ makes several key proposals, using state projects currently underway in Estonia as the standard authorities should follow at home. “The state should focus

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New Class of Bank for Blockchain and FinTech Planned by Bermuda

Government of Bermuda will amend Banks and Deposit Companies Act to allow innovation in the industry.

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Government of Bermuda Becomes a Crypto-friendly Nation With Their ICO Bill

The Bermuda Government, recently, passed a Digital Asset Business Act and an ICO Bill. The Government felt compelled to make changes to their Banking Act because they wanted to create a new class of banks that could work with emerging FinTech, cryptocurrency and blockchain startups.

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Blockchain “could” save the UK government billions of pounds and reshape social structure, a new report claims

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UK Government Should Have A Chief Blockchain Officer, Lawmaker Says

A U.K. lawmaker proposes the government should appoint a public-facing blockchain chief officer in order to boost blockchain adoption in the country.

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UK Government Should Appoint 'Chief Blockchain Officer' Says Lawmaker

A lawmaker in the U.K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector.

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Lausanne Tests Blockchain Voting after Successful Poll in Zug

The implementation of blockchain in public polls is in line with government plans to introduce eVoting in Swiss legislation.

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Cardano [ADA] Spreads Its Influence in Asia and Africa

Input Output HK, a blockchain start-up that develops the Cardano blockchain, is taking the distributed ledger platform to several developing countries in Asia and Africa. In May this year, the company signed a memorandum of understanding with the government of Ethiopia to take its agriculture practices to the blockchain.

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Bermuda to build a new class to serve Bermuda and Blackhunshi companies

The Government of Bermuda has announced plans to make amendments to the Banking Act in order to establish a new class of bank to render services to local fintech and blockchain organizations, Finextra reported July 2.

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THEKEY Enters into Cooperation with Chinese Government on Research into Social Insurance Blockchain Applications

The commercialization and application of social insurance data is facing an as yet unresolved dilemma. On one hand, social insurance data is strictly regulated by the PRC’s “Social Insurance Law” and cannot leave the custody of the government, can never be downloaded, and can never be seen by unauthorized persons. On the other hand, the […]

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UK Food Standards Agency In Successful Blockchain Trial

The UK Food Standards Agency (FSA) are a branch of the government that focus on ensuring and enforcing food standards regulations to vendors of food. Within this, they are responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of food served, but also the safety and hygiene of the conditions in which the food is made.

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Essentia.One Pilots Blockchain Logistics Hub with Finland Government

Essentia. One and the Finland Government have entered into a partnership for the former to develop a second pilot focused on building blockchain based solutions in the field of smart logistics. Essentia.

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BTCC CEO Bobby Lee: Investors in China are Still Trading Crypto Even After Bitcoin Ban

At the Blockchain Open Forum in Seoul, South Korea, China’s first crypto exchange BTCC CEO Bobby Lee said that investors in China are still trading cryptocurrencies even after the Chinese government imposed a ban on crypto trading in September 2017.

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PR: Finland Government and Essentia.One Reveal Plans for International Blockchain Logistics Hub

Essentia. One - the decentralized interoperability protocol - has announced it’s partnership with the Finland Govt. to develop a second pilot. This time Essentia will focus on building blockchain based solutions in the field of smart logistics.

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Malta Passes Favorable Cryptocurrency Laws in Next Step as a Blockchain Island

The Maltese Parliament has voted into law three cryptocurrency and blockchain bills, making Malta one of the most desirable locations for setting up blockchain enterprises.

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Its Stance on Crypto To Become Blockchain Haven South Korea Reviews

Brief history of crypto regulation in South Korea South Korea has been closely regulating the crypto industry. The demand for crypto was so high that cryptocurrencies were traded at prices more than 30 percent higher than in other countries.

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