US Commerce Department Weighs Blockchain at Washington Event
Could blockchain reshape the world of digital copyright? This was one of the central questions explored during an event today co-organized by the US Department of Commerce in conjunction with several other government agencies. Held in Washington, DC, the event drew a mix of regulators, business representatives and members of the startup world, who discussed the scope of next-generations systems for copyright management. There, blockchain appeared to be both a subject of curiosity and a potential solution to the panelists engaged. One of the more forceful advocates for the tech was Berklee....
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