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Rhode Island Looks to Adopt Blockchain For Government Use
Rhode Island is looking for RFPs for blockchain projects including innovations in anti-fraud, medical marijuana management, and governmental record-keeping.
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Korean Government Plans Action Over Risks of Resurgent Crypto Market
With the price of bitcoin surging, the South Korean government has held an inter-agency emergency meeting over the risk for investors.
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Australian Government Employee Charged With Mining Crypto at Work
A 33-year-old Australian IT contractor has been charged after he allegedly mined cryptocurrency on government computer systems.
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IRS Says It Will ‘Soon’ Issue Crypto Tax Guidance in First Since 2014
The Internal Revenue Service is working on its first tax guidance for cryptocurrency since 2014, the agency's commissioner told a lawmaker Monday.
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South Korea's Military Acquisitions Agency Plans Blockchain Pilot
The South Korean military acquisitions agency hopes a blockchain system can boost security and efficiency in defense business operations.
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UK Parliament Presented Showcase of Real-World Blockchain Applications
The U.K. Parliament has been presented demos of real-world blockchain applications designed to educate policymakers.
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Australian Government to Help Fund Trade Mission to CoinDesk Consensus
Australia’s government has committed AU$100,000 to support blockchain firms joining Austrade's mission to CoinDesk Consensus in May.
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Argentinian Government to Invest in Blockchain Projects Backed by Binance Labs, LatamEx
The government of Argentina is set to match investments in local blockchain startups taking part in Binance Labs' incubator program.
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Singapore State-Owned Fund Backed Coinbase's $300 Million Raise: Report
GIC Private Limited, a Singapore government-owned wealth fund, backed Coinbase’s major funding round last year, say Bloomberg sources.
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Thai Government Agency Develops Blockchain Tech for Elections Voting
A Thailand government agency has developed a blockchain-based solution that's set to digitalize elections voting in the country.
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