Unlike the Early Web, Crypto Does Not Need State Patronage
Blockchain doesn’t need ARPANET-type government support. But co-ordination and collective action are vital to avoid duplication of effort.
China Injects $4.7M into Central Bank’s Blockchain Trade Finance Platform
Thirty-eight banks have started using the platform since it entered the test phase in September 2018.
South Korean Capital’s $1 Billion Startup Fund Will Include Blockchain Firms
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has committed over $1 billion to invest in innovative startups by 2022, including blockchain firms.
US Government Offering Up to $800K for Anti-Counterfeiting Blockchain Solutions
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking to fund anti-counterfeiting solutions from blockchain startups with grants of up to $800,000.