U.S. Senate staffers, hunting for tech to keep their chamber legislating through crises, floated blockchain voting in an April 30 continuity of Senate memo.
When the Going Gets Weird, CoinDesk Readers Look for These Safe Havens
We asked CoinDesk readers where they’re putting their money in this weird financial period. The answers were surprising.
West Virginia Ditches Blockchain Voting App Provider Voatz
West Virginia will not continue with its use of blockchain-based mobile voting software Voatz amid security concerns from experts.
On EOS Blockchain, Vote Buying Is Business as Usual
Buying votes is a big no-no in traditional democracies, but on the world’s eighth-largest blockchain it’s become an accepted way of doing business.
Yes, We’re Talking About Voting on the Blockchain
With Iowa election results still unconfirmed, Markets Daily is back and digging into the question: Would a blockchain have helped?
Campaign Privacy Statements Open Up Voters to Data Sharing
By signing up for one election campaign, you’re often consenting to work with others.
DAO Platform Aragon Begins Recruiting Jurors for Tokenized ‘Court’
The blockchain-based court system will allow humans to arbitrate on disputes brought forward by ecosystem members.
Moscow Blockchain Voting System ‘Completely Insecure,’ Says Researcher
A blockchain system that will soon be used to allow Moscow residents to vote in elections is currently easy to hack, according to a researcher.
Utah County to Offer Blockchain Voting App in Municipal Elections
Utah County is to pilot the mobile voting app from Voatz in its municipal primary election in August.
How Blockchain Voting Is Supposed to Work (But In Practice Rarely Does)
There are a number of blockchain projects affirming they have a system of on-chain governance that works. But is that true?
Overstock’s Medici Ventures Leads $7 Million Round for Blockchain Voting Startup
Blockchain-based mobile voting platform Voatz has raised $7 million in a Series A round led by Overstock’s Medici Ventures and Techstars.
Ex-NATO Chief, Danish PM Now Advises Blockchain Firm Concordium
A former prime minister of Denmark and secretary-general of NATO has joined blockchain identity startup Concordium as a strategic advisor.
City of Denver to Pilot Blockchain Voting App in Coming Elections
The U.S. city of Denver plans to utilize a blockchain system from a firm called Voatz to store and track votes in its May municipal elections.
SWIFT Teams Up With Major Banks, SGX to Trial Blockchain Voting
Financial messaging giant Swift has teamed up with Singapore Exchange and several major banks to trial a DLT platform for shareholder voting.
NEM Foundation, on Brink of Bankruptcy, Plans Layoffs and Pivot
The leading non-profit behind the NEM blockchain is seeking $7.5 million in emergency funding to stave off bankruptcy.
Thai Government Agency Develops Blockchain Tech for Elections Voting
A Thailand government agency has developed a blockchain-based solution that’s set to digitalize elections voting in the country.
South Korea Eyes More Reliable E-Voting With December Blockchain Trial
South Korea’s National Election Commission says it is building a blockchain-based voting platform to be trialed in December.
Major French Soccer Club Plans to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain is planning to issue its own cryptocurrency as a way to incentivize participation from its international fans.
Japanese City Trials Blockchain Voting for Social Development Programs
The Japanese city of Tsukuba has tested a blockchain-based system that lets residents cast votes to decide on local development programs.
West Virginia to Offer Statewide Blockchain Voting in Midterm Election
After a pilot conducted in May, officials from West Virginia are bringing the blockchain voting app to all 55 of the state’s counties.