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Baltic Nations Agree to Support DLT Development

Three Baltic governments have struck an accord that includes a commitment to support the development of technologies like blockchain.

Security tokens might be poised to take off in Europe.

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More Blockchain Pilots Needed, Says US Treasury Official

An official involved with the US Treasury's distributed ledger trial wants to see more government testing around the tech.

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US Logistics Agency Launches Blockchain Sector Mapping Tool

The U.S. government's Emerging Citizen Technology program announced a new open-source Atlas to provide resources on blockchain technology.

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Russia's Government to Test Blockchain Land Registry System

The Russian Federation is launching a blockchain land-registration pilot project in 2018, according to the Ministry of Economic Development.

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Sweden's Government to Sell Seized Bitcoin in Open Auction

The Swedish government is to hold a week-long bitcoin auction, starting today, with 0.6 BTC for up for grabs.

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US State Department Seeks Blockchain Boost Amid $10 Billion Reboot

Could blockchain underpin a U.S. State Department overhaul? Members of the department and blockchain startups are encouraged after a recent forum.

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Council Staffers Fired for Bitcoin Mining in Crimea

Two employees of the Council of Ministers in Crimea have been fired after getting caught mining bitcoins on official computers.

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Russia's Deputy PM: Blockchain Could See 'Broad Use in State Administration'

Russia's deputy prime minister has spoken about the government's possible use of blockchain for state services.

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Malta's Government May Test Cryptocurrency in Regulatory 'Sandbox'

A report by the Times of Malta suggests the country's government may soon be launching a novel cryptocurrency trial.

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CFTC Chair Giancarlo: Embracing Blockchain Is in the 'National Interest'

J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it's in the national interest to do so.

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