South Korea Aims to Put Trade Finance on the Blockchain by 2021

The government-backed program will bring trade and contract data into distributed ledgers.

Uzbekistan Plans Massive Hike in Electricity Prices for Crypto Miners

A new bill from Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy would triple the price of power for miners, raising fears it could stifle the local mining industry.

Germany Passes National Policy to Explore Blockchain But Limit Stablecoins

Germany's cabinet has passed a national strategy for exploring blockchain tech, while limiting the threat of stablecoins like Facebook's Libra.

UK’s Pensions and Welfare Department Eyes DLT for Faster Payments

The U.K. Department for Work and Pensions is investigating distributed ledger technology as a way to boost its payments systems.

UK Announces ‘Dirty Money’ Crackdown, Including Tougher Crypto Regime

The U.K. government has drawn up an action plan aimed to combat financial crimes that it says will include a new regime for crypto assets.

North Carolina’s Lt. Governor Launches Blockchain Initiative

North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest has launched an initiative to study the "unique attributes and use-cases" of blockchain tech.

Snowden: ‘The Most Important Thing Bitcoin Is Missing Right Now Is Privacy’

Snowden used bitcoin to buy encrypted services to talk with journalists in 2013.

Rhode Island Looks to Adopt Blockchain For Government Use

Rhode Island is looking for RFPs for blockchain projects including innovations in anti-fraud, medical marijuana management, and governmental record-keeping.

Korean Government Plans Action Over Risks of Resurgent Crypto Market

With the price of bitcoin surging, the South Korean government has held an inter-agency emergency meeting over the risk for investors.