US Congress agency recommends 4 key policy options for blockchain
GAO aims to help policymakers, including Congress, federal agencies, state and local governments, observe seamless blockchain implementation. Per the request of the United States Congress, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), laid out four policy options to help policymakers implement blockchain technologies while enhancing benefits and mitigating challenges.The technology assessment shared by the GAO acknowledged the potential of blockchain technology in improving a variety of financial and non-financial applications despite raising concerns about introducing new challenges....
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