The diamond ecosystem has traditionally marketed itself as the symbol of opulence, love, and foreverness. The path a diamond takes from the mine to dealer to the end consumer is equally hidden. This lack of clarity and standardization adds to the confusion around ethical sourcing and transparency. Blockchain technology is...
Let's be frank. When I found out that Alabama punted on those crypto and blockchain bills, my kneejerk response was to let out a disappointed breath. Not of relief, but of frustration. If it did, it would change the transparency game for government at all levels. Alabama just shut that...
The U.S. government grapples with a persistent challenge: improper payments. In fiscal year 2023, incorrect judgment and sloppy accounting resulted in over $100 billion in excessive disbursement. Taken together, these problems added up to a shocking $240 billion. This huge number highlights the serious need for new solutions to improve...
So, USAID is eyeing blockchain for procurement. Not for getting help to starving children, mind you, but for monitoring purchase orders. Sounds…efficient? Or does it just read like another tech-bro fantasy getting stuffed down the gullet of a federal agency that’s already choked on plenty of red tape?Tech Fixes for...