Blockchain
South Korea's Central Bank Is Building a New Blockchain System for the Bond Market
The Bank of Korea is reportedly looking to build a blockchain system for the Korean bond market.

Blockchain Bills Are Advancing in the New York State Senate – Here's Why
Now in its second year, the New York State Senate's Internet and Tech Committee has approved two blockchain bills, which now go to the full Senate for a vote.

Vermont Turns to Home-Grown Blockchain Company to Track Hemp With Ethereum
Vermont state regulators will begin recording the production of hemp – a low-THC cannabis strain popular in textiles – on the ethereum mainnet this year.

Australian Government Eyes Business Benefits in New National Blockchain Roadmap
The Australian government has unveiled a new push for blockchain innovation in an updated national roadmap released Friday.

Catalonia Is Moving to Achieve Digital Independence Using Blockchain
Catalonia is exploring digital identity and hopes to leapfrog its way into true digital sovereignty.

How Blockchain Will Track Taxes (and Tax Cheats)
The chairman of the Global Blockchain Business Council is working with others on a way to add transparency and openness to taxes.

Hyperledger's Brian Behlendorf Says Blockchain's Potential Is 'Hitting a Tipping Point'
Hyperledger's Brian Behlendorf talks with Michael Casey about blockchain's "tipping point."

This Virginia Lawmaker Argues Blockchain Can Boost Local Elections, Economy
House of Delegate member Hala Ayala wants Virginia to seriously consider blockchain for the future of elections and the economy.

Notes From the WEF: The Coming Battle Between Surveilled and Private Money
Most Davos experts appear to agree that blockchain technology is best for data collection rather than self-sovereign finance.

Canada Forges $130,000 Development Deal for Steel-Tracking Blockchain
The Canadian government has awarded enterprise blockchain startup Mavennet a procurement contract for the development of an on-chain steel-tracking platform.
