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.
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Aug 8, 2016 at 11:51 a.m. UTC
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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.
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Jul 2, 2016 at 2:16 p.m. UTC
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Swiss City to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Government Services
The city of Zug, Switzerland, will pilot a bitcoin payments project that will allow local citizens to pay fees using digital currency.
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May 9, 2016 at 4:25 p.m. UTC
May 9, 2016
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IBM Targets Government and Healthcare Sectors With Blockchain Cloud Upgrade
IBM has announced a new framework for securing blockchain systems running in its cloud services.
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Apr 29, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2016
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Polish Ministry Considers Blockchain Impact on Government Services
Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs has issued a statement on how bitcoin and the blockchain could help digitize government services.
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Apr 18, 2016 at 2:25 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2016
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Vermont's Blockchain Recordkeeping Report Due Next Week
A report on the use of blockchain technology for storing state records is to be delivered to Vermont’s legislature by the end of next week.
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Jan 5, 2016 at 5:59 p.m. UTC
Jan 5, 2016
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What the Blockchain Means for Economic Prosperity
Authors Don and Alex Tapscott argue the Internet is entering a second era, one that gives us another shot to achieve a prosperous digital future.
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Dec 24, 2015 at 2:20 p.m. UTC
Dec 24, 2015
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Department of Homeland Security Calls for Blockchain Research
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to better understand blockchain tech through a research initiative.
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Dec 15, 2015 at 6:09 a.m. UTC
Dec 15, 2015
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Can Blockchain Technology Stem Government Corruption?
Could blockchain technology become the backbone of a new generation of government systems?
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Oct 25, 2015 at 10:50 a.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2015