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Herman Klimenko and translator
Markets
Russia
Blockchain Truce? Putin's Internet Adviser Calls for US-Russia Cooperation
Collaboration, not competition: that's the message an advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting forward in a new interview.
Herman Klimenko and translator
By Michael del Castillo
Sep 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Sep 19, 2017
RussiaHealthcareGovernmentAsia PacificHerman KlimenkoFeaturesuse-cases-verticalsbusiness newsus-canada
Vincent Muscat, Permanent Secretary for the Parliamentary Secretariat, Malta
Markets
Europe
Malta Unveils Blockchain Advisory Board as National Strategy Advances
The European nation of Malta is moving to advance its ongoing blockchain strategy with the creation of a new advisory board.
Vincent Muscat, Permanent Secretary for the Parliamentary Secretariat, Malta
By Nikhilesh De
Sep 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 18, 2017
EuropeRegulationNewsGovernmentMaltaLegalbusiness news
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Markets
Startups
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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By Rachel-Rose O'Leary
Sep 13, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Sep 13, 2017
startupsUSNewsGovernmentPublic SectorULedgerIdahobusiness news
computer, old
Markets
Us
The US Government Needs an IT Reboot – And It Wants the Blockchain's Help
U.S. government agencies are reaching out to the blockchain community for help drafting an action plan for bringing its IT systems up to speed.
computer, old
By Aaron Stanley
Sep 8, 2017 at 10:01 a.m. UTC
Sep 8, 2017
USRegulationGovernmentITGSAFeaturesuse-cases-verticalsbusiness news
Kremlin
Markets
Russia
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
By Stan Higgins
Aug 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 10, 2017
RussiaHealthcareNewsGovernmentPublic Sectoruse-cases-verticalsbusiness news
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Markets
India
India Close to Finishing Work on Cryptocurrency Rule Proposals
India's government has reportedly completed work on a report that outlines possible steps for regulating cryptocurrencies.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Aug 8, 2017 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 8, 2017
IndiaRegulationNewsGovernmentCentral BankingLegal
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Markets
Hong kong
Hong Kong 'Needs to Commit to DLT', Advisory Group Says
Hong Kong’s government should lead the way on blockchain, a financial services advisory group said today.
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By Stan Higgins
May 9, 2017 at 3:05 p.m. UTC
May 9, 2017
Hong KongRegulationNewsGovernment
politics, interview
Markets
Bitcoin protocol
Bitcoin Needs More Politics, Not Less
On the two-year anniversary of a post that sparked a thousand bitcoin debates, Jim Harper analyzes the state of developer politics.
politics, interview
By Jim Harper
May 4, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. UTC
May 4, 2017
Bitcoin ProtocolTechnologyBitcoin CoreBitcoinGovernmentFeaturesTechnology News
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Markets
Kenya
World Bank to Support Blockchain Bonds Trial in Kenya
The World Bank has revealed plans to explore how blockchain could help boost Kenya's financial prospects.
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By Stan Higgins
May 2, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 2, 2017
KenyaTechnologyWorld BankNewsGovernmentBondsTechnology News
India
Markets
India
India's Government to Consider New Digital Currency Rules
India's government is taking steps to develop a digital currency strategy in the wake of earlier controversies this year.
India
By Stan Higgins
Apr 12, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 12, 2017
IndiaNewsGovernment