What Role Does Government Play in Blockchain Technology’s Future?
As blockchain technology becomes more widely used, some researchers are recognizing that cooperation and collaboration among all stakeholders, including government, is critical to enable the technology to deliver the efficiencies it promises. A report [PDF] from the C.D. Howe Institute by Thorsten Koeppl and Jeremy Kronick, “Blockchain Technology – What’s in Store for Canada’s Economy and Financial Markets?” identifies challenges facing policymakers and regulators. Koeppl is an associate professor and RBC Fellow at Queen’s University while Kronick is a senior policy analyst at the C.D.....
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