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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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