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South Korea's Policy Chief Calls for Legalization of ICOs

The chairman of South Korea's National Policy Committee has called for the legalization of ICOs at a meeting of the National Assembly.

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UK Lawmakers Call For Greater Oversight of Crypto Industry

Citing market volatility and consumer risk, the U.K. Treasury Committee called for increased regulation of the cryptocurrency space in a new report.

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Korea Taps Samsung's Blockchain Tech to Fight Customs Fraud

South Korea's Customs Service is looking to adopt Samsung's blockchain tech to launch a decentralized exports clearance system.

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Chinese Ministry Eyes Blockchain to Boost Trust In Charities

China's Ministry of Civil Affairs is planning a blockchain upgrade of the country's charity tracking system to bring more transparency to donations.

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Australian State Pilot Puts Driver's Licenses on a Blockchain

Australia's New South Wales government is turning to blockchain for a state-wide test of a driver license digitization program slated for November.

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South Korea to Double Blockchain Trials in Public Sector Next Year

The South Korean government is literally doubling down on its efforts to trial blockchain in the public sector for 2019.

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South Korea Budgets $880 Million for Tech Including Blockchain

The South Korean government will invest over $880 million next year in order to boost the development of innovative technologies including blockchain.

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China's Communist Party Publishes Blockchain Tech 101

China's Communist Party is moving to make blockchain literacy the norm with the publication of a guide book for officials and members.

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West Virginia to Offer Blockchain Voting Statewide in Midterm Elections

After a pilot conducted in May, West Virginia is expanding use of a blockchain voting app to all 55 of the state's counties.

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Indian State Partners with Mahindra to Build 'Blockchain District'

An Indian state is working with Tech Mahindra to build a new district within the state capital dedicated to incubating blockchain startups

Hyderabad, India. Credit: Shutterstock