Voting

Tech

Russia

Hacker Attempts to Disrupt Russia's Blockchain Voting System

A hacker has attempted to disrupt a blockchain voting system currently being used to help decide constitutional changes in the Russian Federation.

By Daniel PalmerAnna Baydakova

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Jun 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. UTC

Jun 29, 2020

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Markets

Voting

Block.one Will Now Vote for EOS Candidates, but Wants Their Locations First

Block.one has issued its own set of criteria to use when voting for EOS block producers, perhaps controversially including where they are based.

By Paddy Baker

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May 21, 2020 at 9:27 a.m. UTC

May 21, 2020

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Markets

Voting

Ohio Lawmakers Propose Blockchain Voting in Elections Overhaul Bill

Ohio lawmakers have proposed the launch of a blockchain voting pilot in spite of security experts' repeated warnings against any internet-based elections system.

By Danny Nelson

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May 6, 2020 at 4:53 p.m. UTC

May 6, 2020

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Policy

Blockchain

US Senate Staffers Float Blockchain Voting if Chamber Goes Remote

U.S. Senate staffers, hunting for tech to keep their chamber legislating through crises, floated blockchain voting in an April 30 continuity of Senate memo.

By Danny Nelson

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May 4, 2020 at 8:40 a.m. UTC

May 4, 2020

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Tech

Ethereum

In Defense of Blockchain Voting

Recent election tech foul-ups have people scrambling for paper ballots. But they're not really the future of voting, says Intercoin's Greg Magarshak.

By Greg Magarshak

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Mar 12, 2020 at 4:13 p.m. UTC

Mar 12, 2020

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Markets

Volatility

When the Going Gets Weird, CoinDesk Readers Look for These Safe Havens

We asked CoinDesk readers where they're putting their money in this weird financial period. The answers were surprising.

By John Biggs

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Mar 10, 2020 at 4:02 p.m. UTC

Mar 10, 2020

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Policy

Blockchain

West Virginia Ditches Blockchain Voting App Provider Voatz

West Virginia will not continue with its use of blockchain-based mobile voting software Voatz amid security concerns from experts.

By Sebastian Sinclair

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Mar 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. UTC

Mar 2, 2020

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Tech

Voting

On EOS Blockchain, Vote Buying Is Business as Usual

Buying votes is a big no-no in traditional democracies, but on the world’s eighth-largest blockchain it’s become an accepted way of doing business.

By Brady Dale

Sponsored

Feb 24, 2020 at 5:00 a.m. UTC

Feb 24, 2020

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Markets

Voting

Yes, We're Talking About Voting on the Blockchain

With Iowa election results still unconfirmed, Markets Daily is back and digging into the question: Would a blockchain have helped?

By Adam B. LevineJohn Biggs

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Feb 4, 2020 at 6:14 p.m. UTC

Feb 4, 2020

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Policy

Privacy

Campaign Privacy Statements Open Voters to Data Sharing

By signing up for one election campaign, you're often consenting to work with others.

By Benjamin Powers

Sponsored

Jan 23, 2020 at 2:47 p.m. UTC

Jan 23, 2020

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