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Category: Government

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Blockchain Adoption Tracker

The Central Bank of Korea Reveals Possible Plans for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

In its 2022 Payment and Settlement Systems Report, The central Bank of Korea (BOK) revealed that it has been experimenting with the idea of implementing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

Central Bank

Government

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:July 20, 2023

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1 min read

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

The Monetary Authority of Singapore Reports Outcomes from Project Guardian

After three trials of analyzing infrastructure frameworks for facilitating the trading of tokenized assets, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has shared observations in its Project Guardian report.Project Guardian analyzed various platform types, asset types, and network access options with a focus on best practices. Although observations are shared from three test cases, Project Guardian does not endorse any specific option.

Digital Asset Custody

Government

Tokenization

Traditional Finance (TradFi)

Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:June 26, 2023

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1 min read

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

Japan’s Financial Services Authority Joins “Project Guardian” Initiative by Monetary Authority of Singapore

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Japan has revealed its involvement in the "Project Guardian" initiative, led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).Launched in May 2022, this collaboration will investigate the potential of implementing digital technologies across different asset classes while upholding financial stability and integrity as top priorities.

Digital Asset Custody

Government

Tokenization

Traditional Finance (TradFi)

Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:June 27, 2023

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1 min read

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

Liechtenstein Plans to Add Bitcoin as Payment Option for Government Services

Liechtenstein, a small European country known for its favorable regulatory environment for fintech and blockchain startups, is considering allowing its citizens to pay for government services with Bitcoin, according to a recent announcement by the country's Prime Minister, Daniel Risch. The Bitcoin would be instantly exchanged for Swiss francs, the country’s national currency.

Payments

Government

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:May 23, 2022

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1 min read

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

Kenya Proposes 3% Tax on Digital Assets

Kenya's Finance Ministry is proposing a 3% tax on cryptocurrency transfers and digital assets as part of its 2023-2024 budget plan, as other sources of funding are proving to be expensive or not accessible. This move is an attempt to increase revenue collection by the East African nation, which will see a 14% increase in revenue in the coming fiscal year if this proposal is accepted in June.

Regulation

Government

Taxation

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:May 4, 2023

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1 min read

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

California DMV is Testing Car Titles as NFTs

California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has teamed up with Tezos and Oxhead Alpha to test using the Tezos public distributed ledger to distribute digitized car titles as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Once titles-as-NFTs are on-chain, the collaboration should also transform the process of downstream title transfers as well (similar to how other NFTs are transferred on the secondary market).

NFT

Government

Multi-Party Transparency

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:January 27, 2023

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1 min read

Interview

Use Non-Blockchain Precedents as a Guide To Self-Regulation Say Perkins Coie's Crypto Lawyers

Many companies are in a catch-22 when it comes to working with blockchain. On the one hand, organizations are fearful of doing nothing with blockchain because they know how, in the hands of a clever competitor, distributed ledger technology could be used to disrupt their businesses or industries. On the other hand, those same organizations also know blockchain laws are coming but not when or in what form. Meanwhile, regulators at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have embarked on a startling wave of enforcement activities against blockchain-related projects.

NFT.NYC

Compliance

Government

Legal

By David Berlind

Published:April 18, 2023

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) selects R3, G42 Cloud and Clifford Chance to assist CBUAE in implementing its CBDC Strategy

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is investing in a digital transformation initiative and has launched its CBDC investment strategy. This CBDC strategy is aimed at relieving the challenges of cross-border payments, and furthering financial inclusion and payment infrastructure in the UAE.

Central Bank

Government

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:April 4, 2023

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1 min read

Interview

Deloitte: Businesses That "Sit on the Sidelines" While Others Pilot Blockchain Will Be Left Behind

Wendy Henry is the Global Practice Lead for Deloitte's Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Consultancy; one of the firm's four business units dedicated to helping its business clients get the most out of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) including blockchain. Among her many very well-informed opinions about blockchain adoption is her advice to enterprises to not sit idly by while other entities—existing competitors, disruptive startups, regulators, and lawmakers—sort out their positions on blockchain.

DC Blockchain Summit

Government

Regulation

By David Berlind

Published:April 1, 2023

Interview

Overall Trust in Businesses Is at Record Lows. Can Blockchain Help to Bring it Back?

According to the Principal Leader of Deloitte's global Enterprise Trust Practice Michael Bondar, businesses are facing an unprecedented erosion of trust when it comes to their stakeholders (customers, employees, stockholders, etc.). The problem, according to Bondar, exists across the board and impacted businesses of all sizes in all industries. During this interview with Blockchain Journal editor-in-chief David Berlind, Bondar said that in healthcare, only 23 percent of clinicians trust their leadership and it's even worse for nurses (15 percent). In the technology space, only 40 percent of consumers trust tech companies to maintain and safeguard their data.

DC Blockchain Summit

Regulation

Government

By David Berlind

Published:April 1, 2023

Interview

How Cryptocurrency is Funding Ukraine's Battle for Itself and the Soul of Democracy

While at DC Blockchain Summit 2023 in Washington, DC, Blockchain Journal editor-in-chief David Berlind got the chance to interview Open Dialogue Foundation President Lyudmyla Kozlovska about her organization's role in the battle for human rights and democracy in the 21st century. Kozlovska is a native of Ukraine and has been instrumental in the flow of cryptocurrency donations to fund the acquisition and supply of everything from humanitarian aid to weapons to the front lines of the many battles taking place between freedom and oppression. In fact, to the extent that a violent war undermines the store and transfer of fiat currencies, cryptocurrency has played a surprising and unique role in bankrolling Ukraine's fight against Russia.

DC Blockchain Summit

Regulation

Government

By David Berlind

Published:March 30, 2023

Primer

Business Professional’s Introduction To Understanding the Blockchain Regulatory Landscape

For enterprises and other businesses looking to leverage distributed ledger technology for competitive advantage, the regulatory uncertainty surrounding blockchain and cryptocurrency has turned hope of compliance into a moving target. By the time you’re done reading our multi-part series, you’ll be smarter than the average lobbyist.

Regulation

Government

Legal

By William Van Winkle

Published:January 4, 2023

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19 min read

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

J.P. Morgan Successfully Executes Its First DeFi Transaction on a Public Blockchain

The first public blockchain transaction by J.P. Morgan was executed as a part of The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s Project Guardian’s digital asset and bond tokenization pilot (one of eight different pilots under the Project Guardian umbrella).

Digital Asset Custody

Government

Tokenization

Traditional Finance (TradFi)

Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:November 3, 2022

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1 min read

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

Japan’s SBI Digital Asset Holdings Joins Project MAS’ Guardian

Launched in May, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s Project Guardian includes a variety of pilots, one of which is a program that focuses on digital assets using tokenization on public blockchains. Today, Japan’s SBI Digital Asset Holdings joined that pilot alongside JPMorgan and DBS Bank.

Digital Asset Custody

Government

Tokenization

Traditional Finance (TradFi)

Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:September 22, 2022

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1 min read

Blockchain Adoption Tracker

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Announces Project Guardian

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced Project Guardian, a pilot initiative focused on digital assets using tokenization on public blockchains. The project includes established financial institutions operating as “trust anchors.” One of the project’s initial pilots will involve tokenized foreign exchange and government bond transactions and includes participation from JP Morgan, DBS Bank, and Marketnode, a joint venture between the SGX Group and Temasek. SGX is Singapore’s stock exchange.

Digital Asset Custody

Government

Tokenization

Traditional Finance (TradFi)

Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:May 31, 2022

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1 min read

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The Central Bank of Korea Reveals Possible Plans for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
In its 2022 Payment and Settlement Systems Report, The central Bank of Korea (BOK) revealed that it has been experimenting with the idea of implementing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
Central Bank Government

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:July 20, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore Reports Outcomes from Project Guardian
After three trials of analyzing infrastructure frameworks for facilitating the trading of tokenized assets, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has shared observations in its Project Guardian re...
Digital Asset CustodyGovernmentTokenizationTraditional Finance (TradFi)Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:June 26, 2023

King Charles Provides Royal Assent to UK Crypto Bill
The Financial Services and Markets Bill, introduced in the United Kingdom and that classifies crypto as a regulated financial activity, has been given Royal Assent by King Charles. This step makes the...
Government

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:June 29, 2023

Japan’s Financial Services Authority Joins “Project Guardian” Initiative by Monetary Authority of Singapore
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) of Japan has revealed its involvement in the "Project Guardian" initiative, led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).Launched in May 2022, this collabora...
Digital Asset CustodyGovernmentTokenizationTraditional Finance (TradFi)Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:June 27, 2023

Liechtenstein Plans to Add Bitcoin as Payment Option for Government Services
Liechtenstein, a small European country known for its favorable regulatory environment for fintech and blockchain startups, is considering allowing its citizens to pay for government services with Bit...
PaymentsGovernment

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:May 23, 2022

Kenya Proposes 3% Tax on Digital Assets
Kenya's Finance Ministry is proposing a 3% tax on cryptocurrency transfers and digital assets as part of its 2023-2024 budget plan, as other sources of funding are proving to be expensive or not acces...
RegulationGovernmentTaxation

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:May 4, 2023

California DMV is Testing Car Titles as NFTs
California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has teamed up with Tezos and Oxhead Alpha to test using the Tezos public distributed ledger to distribute digitized car titles as non-fungible tokens (NFT...
NFTGovernmentMulti-Party Transparency

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:January 27, 2023

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) selects R3, G42 Cloud and Clifford Chance to assist CBUAE in implementing its CBDC Strategy
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) is investing in a digital transformation initiative and has launched its CBDC investment strategy. This CBDC strategy is aimed at relieving the challenges of cross-...
Central Bank Government

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:April 4, 2023

International Monetary Fund Advises Central Bank of Jordan on CBDC Implementation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided recommendations to the Central Bank of Jordan regarding the implementation of a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (rCBDC). The bank is closer to f...
Central Bank Government

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:February 23, 2023

Bank of Japan to Pilot Test the “Digital Yen”
The Bank of Japan shared that it will launch a pilot program to test its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the “Digital Yen,” in April 2023. The institution kicked off a proof-of-concept in April ...
Central Bank Government

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:April 19, 2023

J.P. Morgan Successfully Executes Its First DeFi Transaction on a Public Blockchain
The first public blockchain transaction by J.P. Morgan was executed as a part of The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s Project Guardian’s digital asset and bond tokenization pilot (one of eight ...
Digital Asset CustodyGovernmentTokenizationTraditional Finance (TradFi)Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:November 3, 2022

Japan’s SBI Digital Asset Holdings Joins Project MAS’ Guardian
Launched in May, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)’s Project Guardian includes a variety of pilots, one of which is a program that focuses on digital assets using tokenization on public blockc...
Digital Asset CustodyGovernmentTokenizationTraditional Finance (TradFi)Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:September 22, 2022

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Announces Project Guardian
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has introduced Project Guardian, a pilot initiative focused on digital assets using tokenization on public blockchains. The project includes established finan...
Digital Asset CustodyGovernmentTokenizationTraditional Finance (TradFi)Wealth Management

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:May 31, 2022

Switzerland City of Lugano Announces Bitcoin, Tether, and LVGA as Legal Tender
The southern Swiss city of Lugano has partnered with iFinex, Inc. to allow local businesses to accept Bitcoin, Tether, and LVGA for payments. Additionally, its residents will be able to pay taxes, par...
PaymentsGovernment

By Elizabeth Morrison

Published:March 3, 2022

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Interview

Use Non-Blockchain Precedents as a Guide To Self-Regulation Say Perkins Coie's Crypto Lawyers

Many companies are in a catch-22 when it comes to working with blockchain. On the one hand, organizations are fearful of doing nothing with blockchain because they know how, in the hands of a clever c...
NFT.NYCComplianceGovernmentLegal
By David BerlindPublished:April 18, 2023
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Interview

Deloitte: Businesses That "Sit on the Sidelines" While Others Pilot Blockchain Will Be Left Behind

Wendy Henry is the Global Practice Lead for Deloitte's Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Consultancy; one of the firm's four business units dedicated to helping its business clients get the most out o...
DC Blockchain SummitGovernmentRegulation
By David BerlindPublished:April 1, 2023
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Interview

Overall Trust in Businesses Is at Record Lows. Can Blockchain Help to Bring it Back?

According to the Principal Leader of Deloitte's global Enterprise Trust Practice Michael Bondar, businesses are facing an unprecedented erosion of trust when it comes to their stakeholders (customers,...
DC Blockchain SummitRegulationGovernment
By David BerlindPublished:April 1, 2023
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Interview

How Cryptocurrency is Funding Ukraine's Battle for Itself and the Soul of Democracy

While at DC Blockchain Summit 2023 in Washington, DC, Blockchain Journal editor-in-chief David Berlind got the chance to interview Open Dialogue Foundation President Lyudmyla Kozlovska about her organ...
DC Blockchain SummitRegulationGovernment
By David BerlindPublished:March 30, 2023
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European Central Bank (ECB) CBDC Program

Central Bank Government
Project Owner :
European Central Bank (ECB)
setting iconRegulatory Action

Project Guardian

Digital Asset CustodyGovernmentTokenizationTraditional Finance (TradFi)Wealth Management
Project Owner :
Monetary Authority of Singapore
setting iconRegulatory Action

Bitcoin in the Bundestag Initiative

GovernmentCentral Bank
Project Owner :
German Bundestag
setting iconRegulatory Action

Mastercard CBDC Tokenization

Central Bank PaymentsGovernment
Project Owner :
Mastercard
setting iconRegulatory Action

Bank Of Korea (BOK) CBDC Program

Central Bank Government
Project Owner :
Bank Of Korea (BOK)
setting iconRegulatory Action

South Korea FSC Cryptocurrency Guidelines

Government
Project Owner :
South Korea Financial Services Commission (FSC)
setting iconRegulatory Action

Regulated Liability Network (RLN) US Proof of Concept (PoC)

Central Bank Government
Project Owner :
New York Innovation Center (NYIC)
setting iconRegulatory Action

Financial Services and Markets Act 2023

Government
Project Owner :
HM Treasury
setting iconRegulatory Action

Liechtenstein Government Bitcoin Payments

PaymentsGovernment
Project Owner :
Government of Liechtenstein
setting iconRegulatory Action

Kenya Digital Asset Taxation

RegulationGovernmentTaxation
Project Owner :
National Treasury of Kenya
setting iconIndustry Disruption

Vehicle Title System for California DMV

NFTGovernmentMulti-Party Transparency
Project Owners :
Oxhead Alpha
, State of California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
setting iconRegulatory Action

Central Bank of the UAE CBDC Program

Central Bank Government
Project Owners :
Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE)
, G42 Cloud
, R3
, Clifford Chance
setting iconRegulatory Action

Lugano, Switzerland Cryptocurrency Payments Program

PaymentsGovernment
Project Owner :
City of Lugano, Switzerland
setting iconRegulatory Action

Central Bank Of Jordan (CBJ) CBDC Program

Central Bank Government
Project Owner :
Central Bank of Jordan (CBJ)
setting iconRegulatory Action

Bank Of Japan CBDC Program

Central Bank Government
Project Owner :
Central Bank of Japan
setting iconRegulatory Action

Project Hamilton

Central Bank Government
Project Owner :
Federal Reseve Bank of Boston
setting iconStakeholder Engagement

United States Postal Service (USPS) Licensing Program

LicensingArtGovernment
setting iconRegulatory Action

Global Tires Program (GTP)

Supply ChainGovernment
Project Owner :
Defense Logistics Agency
setting iconDigital Transformation

Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) Programmable Payments

PaymentsCentral Bank Government
setting iconRegulatory Action

Federal Reserve Novel Activities Supervision Program

Government
setting iconDigital Transformation

MyLugano Application

PaymentsWallet TechnologyGovernment
setting iconRegulatory Action

Nexi PoS Payments

PaymentsCentral Bank Government
setting iconRegulatory Action

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) CBDC Program

Central Bank PaymentsGovernment
setting iconRegulatory Action

Worldline P2P Offline Payments Prototype

PaymentsCentral Bank Government
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