Public Sector

Moscow
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.
Moscow

Blockchain-Summit 2017
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.
Blockchain-Summit 2017

Vote
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.
Vote

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

Treasury
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.
Treasury

Arkady Dvorkovich
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.
Arkady Dvorkovich

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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.
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Kremlin
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.
Kremlin

taj mahal, 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.
taj mahal, india

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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.
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