The U.S. government is finally dipping its toes into blockchain projects and is getting on board with new ways to offer secure documents. Having written previously on the topic—and having done similar projects around supply chain—we want to offer some suggestions on how it can be done right. If implemented properly, it can be a revolutionary way for Americans to store, share, and protect their personal data in ways they could never before. (For the full technical paper we wrote, take a look on Github). The Department of Homeland Security, in their request for proposal (RFP) document, is offering $800,000 for anyone to develop a new way to improve on…
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ICE heats up on crypto with Starbucks
NYSE’s owner launches crypto initiative with another household name
Last month, the owners of the New York Stock Exchange quietly bought a domain name for a made up word. The misspelled wordplay belongs to startup Bakkt—pronounced ‘backed’—which had been in the works for months. Bakkt introduced itself to the world Friday as a digital asset ecosystem hoping to make cryptocurrency mainstream for consumers and merchants. That’s the goal of many a crypto company, but this time it might be more than just talk. Bakkt will launch with an impressive global partner, Starbucks. “As the flagship retailer, Starbucks will play a pivotal role in developing practical, trusted and regulated applications for consumers to convert their digital assets into US dollars…
