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Development

Unlike the Early Web, Crypto Does Not Need State Patronage

Blockchain doesn't need ARPANET-type government support. But co-ordination and collective action are vital to avoid duplication of effort.

By Luke Stokes

Sponsored

Feb 6, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2021

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Policy

China

China Injects $4.7M Into Central Bank's Blockchain Trade Finance Platform

Thirty-eight banks have started using the platform since it entered the test phase in September 2018.

By Paddy Baker

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Mar 9, 2020 at 1:10 p.m. UTC

Mar 9, 2020

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Markets

Investment

South Korean Capital's $1 Billion Startup Fund Will Include Blockchain Firms

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has committed over $1 billion to invest in innovative startups by 2022, including blockchain firms.

By Yogita Khatri

Sponsored

Feb 19, 2019 at 12:40 p.m. UTC

Feb 19, 2019

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Markets

Crime

US Government Offering Up to $800K for Anti-Forgery Blockchain Solutions

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking to fund anti-counterfeiting solutions from blockchain startups with grants of up to $800,000.

By Yogita Khatri

Sponsored

Dec 6, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Dec 6, 2018

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Markets

Blockchain technology

The EU Has Now Invested Over €5 Million in Blockchain Startups

The EU has already spent millions of euros funding startups that are working with blockchain, public data reveals.

By Nikhilesh De

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Sep 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Sep 11, 2017

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Markets

Arizona

LibraryChain? US Government Grants $100k for New Blockchain Research

A U.S. federal agency has awarded a $100,000 grant to a research group in Arizona looking to apply blockchain to public library systems.

By Stan Higgins

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Sep 1, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Sep 1, 2017

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Markets

Uk

UK Government Seeks Blockchain Pitches for £8 Million Startup Competition

A U.K. government agency is seeking pitches from blockchain startups as part of a competition focused on digital health solutions.

By Stan Higgins

Sponsored

Jul 31, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC

Jul 31, 2017

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