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Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) speaks before a House hearing at the US Capitol on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountbility Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation met to discuss the use of technology at the US Border, airports and military bases. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Rep. Mace reintroduces bill to modernize VA with blockchain technology

The Veterans Affairs Distributed Ledger Innovation Act would direct the VA to investigate the use of distributed ledger technology, like blockchain, for its systems.

1 day ago By Miranda Nazzaro

FedScoop interview Sunil Thomas, Tara Combs on blockchain in government

Blockchain pilots gain traction at government agencies

Initial tests suggest agencies believe distributed ledgers will strengthen security and improve transaction services.

Mar 15, 2019 By FedScoop Staff

Playbook aims to provide agencies a litmus test for blockchain

An ACT-IAC working group has penned a new playbook to help agencies determine whether blockchain is right for them and if they are ready to implement it.

Apr 4, 2018 By Carten Cordell

Emerging Tech 2018: Blockchain

Tech experts are thrilled for blockchain’s potential in government but at the same time completely perplexed by it. That is, they believe blockchain — a distributed ledger-based technology that…

Feb 1, 2018