Can blockchain tokens drive smarter commuting choices?
A gamified app that rewards commuters with blockchain tokens for smart transit choices may encourage users to reserve parking spaces or take public transit.
Blockchain Organization Tests Web3 Premise by Hosting NYC Data
The city's open data on demographics, air quality and legal notices was uploaded to Filecoin’s distributed network to evaluate its security and reliability.
Blockchain Organization Tests Web3 Premise by Hosting NYC Data
The city's open data on demographics, air quality and legal notices was uploaded to Filecoin’s distributed network to evaluate its security and reliability.
IRS’ plans for cracking cryptocurrency wallets
The IRS wants to be able to decrypt hardware devices used as cryptowallets and set up a repeatable process forensic experts can use to exploit devices seized in investigations.
County tests blockchain for vital records
A proof-of-concept in Riverside County, Calif., allows customers to select the records they need, authenticate themselves, pay for the copies and receive blockchain-secured digital documents within minutes.
NSF seeks partners for blockchain business programs
The National Science Foundation is looking for help with demonstrations of blockchain-based smart contracts that could enhance its mission or business processes, including procurement and grant management.
NY pilots COVID passport
New York is testing a blockchain-based COVID passport in preparation for expanding residents’ safe access to venues.
DOD eyes blockchain for medical use cases
The military is taking a closer look at blockchain only improve logistics and secure supply chain operations, but also to authenticate of health care workers and facilitate rapid decision-making.
DISA eyes mainframe-based blockchain
The Defense Information Systems Agency is looking for information on developing a blockchain-as-a-service offering on Z system mainframes for its mission partners.
DHS advances blockchain standards with startup investments
Department of Homeland Security is investing in five startups to support their blockchain-based solutions that control counterfeiting and forgery.
House Lawmakers Re-Introduce Bill to Provide Legal Backing for Blockchain Records
It marks the latest of several other acts recently introduced that hone in on the emerging technology.
Building a blockchain to verify COVID-19 data
MiPasa will combine verified, siloed health and location data, but be fully private, only sharing data between government and health institutions.
Blockchain protects IP, tracks tires, supports coronavirus response
Distributed ledger technology is being deployed to defend against counterfeit goods crossing the border, track the tires used on military vehicles and aircraft and support coronavirus response efforts.
West Virginia pushes online voting for the disabled
The state is expanding its electronic voting application to better accommodate absentee voters with physical disabilities despite concerns from security experts.
Tracking grants by blockchain
The Treasury Department is finishing up tests of a blockchain-based letter of credit capability -- its latest effort to discover how the distributed-ledger technology can push more efficiencies into its operations.
Can blockchain smooth grant management?
The Treasury Department and the National Science Foundation are using blockchain to tokenize the details and payments found in letters of credit sent to grantees.
Blockchain to help CBP track Canadian energy imports
By adapting a Canadian firm’s blockchain application, Customs and Border Protection will be able to track oil and natural gas shipments along with other imported commodities.
Blockchain roundup
News of potential uses (and one misuse) of distributed ledger technology.
Blockchain bits: Market forecast, state initiatives, cryptocurrency
As blockchain use cases and applications grow, governments at all levels continue learning about the technology.
Why blockchain works for records management
As a secure, transparent and regulatory compliant infrastructure, blockchain allows agencies to synchronize records, workflow processes and signatures for multiple parties to a transaction.
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