Smart City News

Crypto executives argue that a self-sovereign city powered by cryptographic and decentralized systems is technically possible but would be immensely challenging.

Regulations, hype cycles and pie-in-the-sky promises have scuppered blockchain city projects across the globe... but one has succeeded.

Bold Technologies and My Aion unveiled plans to develop a $2.5 billion AI-powered platform that will debut in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Dubai developer DMCC is planning a 17-story Crypto Tower in Dubai, while a Bitcoin hotel in Tokyo is set to open its doors later this year.

The Swiss-based backer of the Internet Computer Protocol will provide training and entrepreneurial support as well as decentralized computing.

The Ethereum creator’s utopia seems a lot like a decentralized autonomous organization, but with taxes.

RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub has proposed a pilot program for Docklands DAO that will help Melbourne precincts recover from the pandemic.

For “a more vital future,” Praxis is one step closer to building a crypto-powered city utopia, after a funding round from leading crypto VCs.

The Ethereum co-founder sees city tokens as important instruments in promoting economic equality, social initiatives and better governance.

CEO Jeffrey Berns says the smart city could incorporate digital currency payments for goods and services as well as records on the blockchain.

The launch coincides with an AKN token listing on the Bittrex cryptocurrency exchange.

Beijing’s municipal government has ambitious plan for smart city infrastructure based on the Huawei Cloud Blockchain.

Founded by government-run entities, China’s nationwide blockchain network will launch in April 2020, following a six-month beta testing period.