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Denmark Could Tap Blockchain For Foreign Aid Delivery, Says Report

Denmark's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a new report on the applicability of blockchain to foreign aid.

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It's Time for Governments to Embrace Blockchain

Governments haven't typically been thought of as early blockchain adopters. That could soon change, writes IBM's Marie Wieck.

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France Approves Blockchain Trading of Unlisted Securities

The French government has given the official nod for trading unlisted securities using blockchain technology.

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Bitcoin Not Legal Tender in India, Finance Minister Says

India's finance minister, Arun Jaitley, has said bitcoin is not legal tender in the country and indicated that regulations are under consideration.

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White House Team Is Monitoring Cryptocurrencies, Says Press Secretary

The Trump administration has said it is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the wake of its recent explosive price jumps.

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House of Lords Urges UK Government to Explore DLT Adoption

The U.K.'s House of Lords has released a report highlighting the opportunities for distributed ledger technologies across government services.

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Samsung Inks Deal with Seoul Government for Blockchain Platform

Samsung SDS announced yesterday that it has signed an agreement with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to build out blockchain services.

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Government of Bermuda Launches Cryptocurrency Task Force

Bermuda has launched a new working group aimed to advance the regulatory and commercial environment for token sales, cryptocurrencies and more.

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US Defense Bill Could Give Big Boost to Blockchain

An obscure provision tucked into a U.S. defense spending bill could act as a springboard for blockchain adoption across government agencies.

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European Commission to Assess Potential of EU-Wide Blockchain Infrastructure

The European Commission (EC) is launching a study aimed to assess the potential of an EU-wide blockchain infrastructure.

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