NASA awards $330K grant to team of researchers, who will study blockchain potential in facilitating space communications.
The United Nations has formed a coalition meant to leverage blockchain technology to fight climate change.
US SEC Chief holds speech to raise awareness about ICO owners not respecting securities laws, and companies shifting to blockchain business models.
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the need for more efficient digital currency regulation, yet stated the reasons why it hasn’t been adopted yet.
Over 200,000 people sign petition asking South Korean government to stop their crackdown on digital currencies, by no longer banning trading and exchange activity.
China to implement new measures to further crackdown on digital currency activity, such as banning OTC and P2P trading.
Bank of Indonesia issues warning, stating that they will ban parties from the selling, trading and buying of digital currencies.
Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to ban local investment funds from purchasing digital currencies.
The National Internet Finance Association of China, known as NIFA, has issued a warning on Initial Miner Offerings, stating that they represent a disguised ICO method of raising money.
Bank of Lithuania will soon launch a sandbox, meant for testing out blockchain-based projects, in order to encourage innovation.