Government
John Kerry Hints Bitcoin Training is Underway at US Embassies
Officials at US foreign embassies may be training up on bitcoin.
Dubai Wants All Government Documents on Blockchain By 2020
The United Arab Emirates city of Dubai has announced plans to move all of its government documents to a blockchain by 2020.
Can Blockchain Help America’s Veterans? One Lawmaker Thinks So
A US congressman has proposed that the country’s administration for veterans affairs use blockchain to track medical appointments.
The Blockchain is Perfect for Government Services
In this op-ed, investor and author William Mougayar discusses why global governments should be – and increasingly are – embracing blockchain.
Could the Blockchain End Bureaucracy?
In this OpEd, Reform researcher Alexander Hitchcock discusses how blockchain could lead to big savings in civil services.
Australia's Postal Service Tests Blockchain Identity
Australia's state-owned postal service is now looking at several blockchain applications as part of an internal accelerator program.
Political Party Envisions How Blockchain Could Enable Brexit Revote
In an effort to make democracy more like technology, Australia's Flux Party is seeking to harness the power of blockchain governance.
Swiss City to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Government Services
The city of Zug, Switzerland, will pilot a bitcoin payments project that will allow local citizens to pay fees using digital currency.
IBM Targets Government and Healthcare Sectors With Blockchain Cloud Upgrade
IBM has announced a new framework for securing blockchain systems running in its cloud services.
Polish Ministry Considers Blockchain Impact on Government Services
Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs has issued a statement on how bitcoin and the blockchain could help digitize government services.
