Elon Musk, influential in the current U.S. administration, is exploring blockchain technology for DOGE under the government efficiency department.
His initiative aims to integrate blockchain for various uses, including tracking government spending, enhancing data security, enabling smoother payments, and improving building management.
Musk’s discussions with public blockchain experts are still ongoing, with a focus on leveraging the technology’s potential.
Despite the attention this project is drawing, much of DOGE’s operations remain confidential.
Staff members communicate through encrypted channels, notably via the Signal messaging app, ensuring the initiative operates discreetly.
In related news, Vivek Ramaswamy, who was initially slated to co-lead the project with Musk, recently stepped down to pursue his candidacy for Governor of Ohio, marking a shift in the project’s leadership.
Robinhood appears poised to make its boldest move yet: bringing U.S. financial markets to Europe through the power of blockchain.
Maldives is setting its sights on becoming a global fintech player by diving headfirst into the world of crypto and blockchain.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called for a major reset of the blockchain’s design, warning that the network’s growing complexity threatens its long-term success.
Google is rolling out a privacy-focused update to its Wallet app by integrating zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), allowing users to verify identity attributes like age without revealing personal details.