Government
Government Think Tank to Trial Blockchain Verification in India
The National Institution for Transforming India is exploring blockchain's application in education, health and other sectors.
South Korea to Tighten Bitcoin Exchange Rules Amid ‘Speculative’ Boom
The South Korea now bans domestic cryptocurrency exchanges from allowing users to make transactions through anonymous accounts.
The Transformed Role of Government in the Blockchain Era
Embracing change might not be easy for governments, but it can be done, according to the head of Dubai's ambitious blockchain agenda.
Denmark Could Tap Blockchain For Foreign Aid Delivery, Says Report
Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid.
It's Time for Governments to Embrace Blockchain
Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck.
France Approves Blockchain Trading of Unlisted Securities
The French government has given the official nod for trading unlisted securities using blockchain technology.
Bitcoin Not Legal Tender in India, Finance Minister Says
India's finance minister, Arun Jaitley, has said bitcoin is not legal tender in the country and indicated that regulations are under consideration.
White House Team Is Monitoring Cryptocurrencies, Says Press Secretary
The Trump administration has said it is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the wake of its recent explosive price jumps.
House of Lords Urges UK Government to Explore DLT Adoption
The U.K.'s House of Lords has released a report highlighting the opportunities for distributed ledger technologies across government services.
Samsung Inks Deal with Seoul Government for Blockchain Platform
Samsung SDS announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to build out blockchain services.
