Public Sector

Austria

Austrian Government Backs New Blockchain Research Institute

Sujha SundararajanDec 7, 2017

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

Identity

Moscow Government Open-Sources Blockchain Voting Tool

Stan HigginsDec 4, 2017

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

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

Anna BaydakovaAug 29, 2018

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

News

Blockchain Advocacy Group Launched in Wyoming

Nikhilesh DeNov 15, 2017

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

Payments

More Blockchain Pilots Needed, Says US Treasury Official

Stan HigginsOct 30, 2017

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

Russia

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

Rachel Rose O'Leary

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

Startups

Idaho City Inks Development Deal with Blockchain Startup

Rachel Rose O'Leary

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

Russia

Russia’s Ministry of Health Is Launching a Blockchain Pilot

Stan Higgins

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

India

Indian State Officials to Weigh Policies for Public Sector Blockchain Use

Stan Higgins

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

CFTC

CFTC Chief Asks Congress for More Money to Oversee Blockchain

Stan Higgins

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

Security

Indian States Look to Launch Blockchain Land Registry Efforts

Wolfie Zhao

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

China

Local Government in China Trials Blockchain for Public Services

Wolfie Zhao

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

News

US Government Seeks Blockchain Solutions for Contract Bidding System

Stan Higgins

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

News

US State Department Forms New Blockchain Working Group

Chuan Tian

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

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