Poland to Explore Blockchain Tech in Government Digitization Effort
Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs is taking steps that may find it promoting digital currencies and blockchain technology. The agency announced an expansive digitization plan last week that comes amid a broader drive among European regulators to understand the emerging tech. Called “From paper to digital Poland", the effort will seek to promote digital public services, the development of cashless solutions and the implementation of electronic identification (eID). Notably, one of the areas of focus will be "blockchain and cryptocurrencies", a program that aim to....
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