The Networked Hotbeds of Blockchain
File Type: Document, Infographic
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/the-networked-hotbeds-of-blockchain/
Jan 15, 2018 - This paper showcases the hotbeds of blockchain activity around the world—those cities and nations that have become hubs for financing and incubation of entrepreneurial initiatives—and explains the conditions under which distributed ledger start-ups are thriving in each jurisdiction.
Keyword: Australia,
diversity,
Dubai,
Estonia,
fintech,
government,
Hong Kong,
London,
New York,
R&D,
SDG 11,
SDG 8,
SDG 9,
Singapore,
start-up,
Sydney,
United Kingdom,
Zug
New Directions for Government In the Second Era of the Digital Age
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https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/new-directions-for-government-in-the-second-era-of-the-digital-age/
Feb 09, 2021 - This research project surveys what federal governments can do to exploit the next era of technology across their operations, within their economies and society, and with their allies and global partners. It focuses on the threats and opportunities facing the United States—including China’s increasing dominance in global supply chains and strategic innovation. It also speaks to challenges the new administration faces, and recommends five areas for immediate action: securing digital systems, citizen identities, and personal data; embracing cryptocurrencies and launching a digital dollar; transforming government services and culture; engagin...
Keyword: agile methodology,
central bank digital currency,
COVID-19,
data governance,
DIF,
Facebook,
government,
immigration,
initial coin offering,
Linux,
OECD,
participatory budgeting,
SDG 16,
SDG 17,
SDG 5,
SDG 9,
SolarWinds,
Solid Project,
vaccination,
WebID,
WEF
2018 Regulation Roundtable
File Type: Document
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/2018-regulation-roundtable/
Aug 08, 2018 - A summary of proceedings and recommendations of the Blockchain Research Institute's global roundtable on the governance and regulation of blockchain technology at local, national, and international levels, featuring the best talent and expertise in government, enterprise, new ventures, and innovation. These organizations were among the participants: Communitech, Gowling WLG, KPMG Canada, Open Data Exchange, Sullivan and Worcester, and Bandman Advisors.
Keyword: cryptoasset,
ICO,
identity,
law,
payments,
regulation,
reverse takeover,
sandbox,
SDG 16,
SDG 9,
start-up,
statute,
taxonomy,
token
Toward a Universal Digital Wallet
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https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/toward-a-universal-digital-wallet/
Nov 13, 2020 - For cryptocurrencies and other blockchain technologies to scale in adoption as the Internet did, people need more human-friendly ways to use them. We believe that the digital wallet is one such way. Digital wallets are pieces of software that hold digital things of value for us, such as money, ID cards, and documents such as receipts. They enable us to make payments, prove our identities, record and verify our actions and transactions, and aggregrate and manage our cryptoassets such bitcoin, ether, or derivatives of cryptocurrencies. Eventually, we expect them to capture and protect our Internet browsing, online shopping, and other streams of...
Keyword: Alipay,
Binance,
DigCash,
Divi,
DocuSign,
financial services,
Jaxx,
MetaMask,
Microsoft,
Mindtree,
OrgBook,
PayPal,
SDG 1,
SDG 16,
SDG 8,
Sovrin,
technology,
Trezor
Blockchain and the Disruption of the Life Insurance Industry
File Type: Document, Infographic
https://www.blockchainresearchinstitute.org/project/blockchain-and-the-disruption-of-the-life-insurance-industry/
Dec 23, 2019 - This research explores how blockchain technologies could address the challenges of the market for life insurance. Through initiatives such as open IDL and consortia such as B3i and The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative, the insurance industry is exploring use cases where blockchain could deliver near-seamless automated processes, more secure data sharing, uniform compliance, and better fraud prevention. New business models such as peer-to-peer insurance and insurance-as-a-service will likely gain traction as insurance technology start-ups move into life insurance.
Keyword: Canopy,
Etherisc,
financial services,
Gjensidige Forsikring,
Hyperledger Fabric,
insurtech,
life & annuity,
LIMRA,
Mortality Monitor,
Nexus Mutual,
R3 Corda,
RGAx,
SDG 10,
SDG 3,
SDG 9,
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