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US State Department Seeks Blockchain Boost Amid $10 Billion Reboot
Could blockchain underpin a U.S. State Department overhaul? Members of the department and blockchain startups are encouraged after a recent forum.
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Centers for Disease Control to Launch First Blockchain Test on Disaster Relief
The US agency charged with mitigating the spread of infectious disease is turning to blockchain in a bid to improve efficiency – and save lives.
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Non-Profits See Blockchain Vision, But Face Harsh Realities
Non-profits are fast waking up to the possibilities offered by blockchain, but implementing real-world solutions will be anything but easy.
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Blockchain and Aid: It's About More Than Efficiency
A closer look at how blockchain efforts could make a real difference in the world of charities and aid distribution.
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United Nations Sends Aid to 10,000 Syrian Refugees Using Ethereum Blockchain
UN food aid has been issued to thousands of Syrian refugees, signaling success for one of the largest charitable implementations of ethereum.
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How Blockchain Could Finally Unite the United Nations
A blockchain movement is growing at the United Nations, where transparency is key to keeping the funding coming in.
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Can Bitcoin Make a Difference in the Global Aid Sector?
CoinDesk explores whether bitcoin and blockchain technology could make a difference in the global aid sector.
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