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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
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$1 Billion Chinese Blockchain Fund Denies Report of Government Pull-Out
A major Chinese blockchain fund launched in April has denied a report that the local government will withdraw its financial support.
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South Korea Plans Tax Perks for Blockchain Startups
South Korea is planning to cut tax for companies developing nascent technologies such as blockchain as part of its push for innovation growth.
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