Economic growth

Pradeep Goel – CEO of Solve.Care Foundation to speak about blockchain technology in healthcare at GBA’s Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference

Government Blockchain Association is proud to announce that Pradeep Goel, CEO of Solve.Care Foundation will speak about blockchain technology in healthcare at the upcoming GBA Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference. Mr. Goel is a Healthcare executive with a relentless focus on improving healthcare administration, coordination, quality, and efficiency by using blockchain in healthcare today. He is the ideal individual to discuss the implementation of blockchain in healthcare today, with 25 years of expertise in the health sector as a CEO, COO, CIO, and CTO in insurance, benefits administration, and

El Salvador’s Ambassador to the United States to represent the El Salvador people at GBA’s Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference

Milena Mayorga, El Salvador's ambassador to the United States, will represent her nation and government at this year's Blockchain & Sustainable Economic Growth Conference organized by the Government Blockchain Association. The conference will focus on blockchain technology in business and government. It will include presentations from experts in the field and a Pitch Competition, Job Fair, and Art Show. H.E. Ambassador Mayorga is a former deputy to the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador and a former model who represented El Salvador in the Miss Universe 1996 pageant. On September 24,

Revolut Offers Cryptocurrency Service to its 7 Million Users Amid COVID-19 Crisis

The outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic has affected the economic growth of many countries around the world.  Most financial institutions are forced to proffer different initiatives to mitigate the harsh effect of the virus on the global financial market. Central banks continue to print more banknotes to stimulate the economy in the fight against the outbreak. However, many reports have revealed that banknotes are potentially not safe during this time as they could help transmit the virus from one person to another. There is also the fear that excess money

South African National Blockchain Alliance Holds Online Launch

The South African National Blockchain Alliance carried out an online livestream launch while the country is in the midst of a 21-day lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The organization was due to be launched at the beginning of April in Johannesburg but had to be taken online as South Africa and the world tackles a global health crisis.The launch happened during a livestream on YouTube on April 3, which included a panel of speakers elaborating on how SANBA will help nurture blockchain-focused startups and companies that

Indian Cryptocurrency Exchange to Expand Internationally

An Indian cryptocurrency exchange, BuyUcoin, has just received a license to expand internationally, according to a report from Business Standard.Apparently, the platform received what is called a crypto trade and wallet license from Estonia. Based in Delhi, BuyUcoin will only expand to countries with a clear regulation for cryptocurrencies.Speaking on the matter is BuyUcoin CEO and a co-founder of the project, Shivam Thakral:“The incredible judgment will lead to economic growth, job creation, investment opportunities along with overall mass adoption for blockchain and cryptocurrency-based products and services. At BuyUcoin, we strive