The South Korean government is literally doubling down on its efforts to trial blockchain in the public sector for 2019.
South Korea Budgets $880 Million for Tech Including Blockchain
The South Korean government will invest over $880 million next year in order to boost the development of innovative technologies including blockchain.
China’s Communist Party Publishes Blockchain Tech 101 for Officials
China’s Communist Party is moving to make blockchain literacy the norm with the publication of a guide book for officials and members.
Indian State Partners with Mahindra to Build ‘Blockchain District’
An Indian state is working with Tech Mahindra to build a new district within the state capital dedicated to incubating blockchain startups
$1 Billion Chinese Blockchain Fund Denies Report of Government Pull-Out
A major Chinese blockchain fund launched in April has denied a report that the local government will withdraw its financial support.
South Korea Plans Tax Perks for Blockchain Startups
South Korea is planning to cut tax for companies developing nascent technologies such as blockchain as part of its push for innovation growth.
Florida Is Creating Its Own Crypto Czar
Florida’s chief financial officer has created a new “crypto czar” to oversee regulation of the cryptocurrency and ICO space.
Factom Blockchain Project Wins Grant to Protect US Border Patrol Data
The Department of Homeland Security has awarded a grant to blockchain project Factom for live testing a platform for securing camera and sensor data.
Chinese City Causes Confusion with Digital Asset Exchange Proposal
A city government in China is mulling the creation of a “blockchain digital asset exchange,” but no one is quite sure what it means.
China Poised to Form Blockchain Standards Committee This Year
China expects to form its national blockchain standards committee by the end of 2018, according to an IT ministry official.
UK ‘Cryptoassets’ Task Force Plots Path Forward at First Meeting
The U.K.’s new Cryptoassets Taskforce has taken the first step on its mission to “develop thinking and policy” around blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Seoul Mayor Pledges Blockchain Boost in Re-Election Push
Seoul mayor Park Won-soon is pledging to focus on blockchain innovation as part of his campaign pitch for potential re-election this year.
Australian Government Looks to Blockchain for Trade Modernization
Australia’s Department of Home Affairs is touting blockchain technology in a push to modernize the country’s international trade supply chains.
China’s Official Government Auditor Is Looking at Blockchain Solutions
China’s National Audit Office thinks blockchain streamline its data storage operations.
China’s State Electricity Firm Eyes Blockchain to Decentralize Data Sharing
China State Grid Corporation, the country’s state-owned power utility, is looking to blockchain to advance its plans for an “Internet of Energy.”
$1 Billion Blockchain Fund Launches with Chinese Government Backing
China now has a new blockchain fund with $1.6 billion available – 30 percent of that backed by the Hangzhou city government.
Mexico Tests Blockchain to Track Public Contract Bids
A Mexican government announced a blockchain-based project intended to reduce corruption in bidding for government contracts.
Why the Time Is Right for the First Blockchain Governor
The value propositions of blockchain tech are central to the business of public institutions, argues Alec Ross, a candidate for governor of Maryland.
Singapore Launches Blockchain Challenge with Funding Prizes
The Singapore government is launching an innovation-boosting blockchain challenge that will reward successful projects with funding.
Blockchain Standardization Tops Chinese IT Ministry’s 2018 Agenda
China’s Ministry of Information Technology and Industry is ramping up its focus on national blockchain standardization this year.