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Illinois Unveils Blockchain Policy in Bid to Attract Industry Innovators

The State of Illinois today announced an ambitious plan to encourage government and private sector blockchain innovation.

By Michael del CastilloNov 30, 2016

Abraham Lincoln image via Shutterstock

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Illinois State Officials Are Steadily Building a Blockchain Strategy

The state government of Illinois has quietly established a working group tasked with developing a strategy for integrating blockchain tech.

By Michael del CastilloOct 24, 2016

chicago, illinois
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