London Candidate Proposes MayorsChain, a Blockchain Created to ‘Throw City Hall’s Books Wide Open’
George Galloway, a mayoral candidate of London, has implemented the blockchain technology as a part of his 2016 campaign to create a platform called MayorsChain, in an attempt to build 100% transparent records of the city’s budget allocations and public funds. Galloway said: Galloway and his team of developers, including advisor Max Keiser, have proposed a design for a blockchain-based technology that will implement the Bitcoin 2.0 platform Horizon and a “network” of blockchains called the Blocknet. Through the platform, Galloway plans to record political accounts on the blockchain,....
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George Galloway, London, U. K. mayoral candidate who is using block chain technology in running his 2016 campaign, has called for the city to adopt block chain technology to provide full public accountability of government business. Galloway was scheduled to present his outline for London's future today at the Railway Tavern in Liverpool Street. He was to be joined by Max Keiser, host of the "Keiser Report." Galloway and Keiser are promoters of MayorsChain, an initiative to use the block chain for managing government business. The Public's Right to Transparency. "Since governments spend....
Curtis Sliwa, a candidate for New York City (NYC) mayor, said that he will make his city “the most cryptocurrency-friendly city” in the U.S. if he is elected. He joins a growing list of mayors and mayoral candidates in growing cryptocurrency adoption.
Mayoral Candidate Plans to Turn NYC Into the Most Crypto-Friendly City
NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has shared his vision to make New York City the most cryptocurrency-friendly place in the U.S. Sliwa, a radio talk show host, is the founder and chief executive officer of the Guardian Angels, a nonprofit....
On June 7th, 2016, The Austin-based retail store, Brave New Books, hosted the pre-launch event for Arcade City’s new app. However, a problem arose prior to the event as the bookstore was issued a warning by local city officials that it could be in violation of city code. Brave New Books Hassled by the Man. Brave New Books planned to host the pre-launch....
With all of this focus on blockchain technology these days, there are a lot of questions waiting to be answered. One recent Kickstarter campaign for The Business Blockchain Books successfully reached its goal, and two new blockchain books will be coming very soon. The person behind this Business Blockchain Books campaign on Kickstarter is William Mougayar, who has been writing on blockchain for quite some time now. In fact, his work has been referenced to in over 100 publications or write-ups over the past two and a half years. This was cause enough for Mougayar to launch a crowdfunding....
George Galloway, a candidate running for mayor in London, shared in an interview that he plans to put the entire £17 billion budget online in blockchain to allow the public see how the funds are being spent. Galloway has served as an MP almost continuously from 1987 to 2015, representing four different constituencies. Galloway is also known as a political maverick and divisive figure in British politics and has been lauded for his lively rhetoric and impassioned debating style. Transparency Using Blockchain. When asked about his priorities and major policies if elected mayor, he said that....