EU Commission launches project to explore impact of blockchain
The #Blockchain4EU project has been launched by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs. The project, which runs until February 2018, aims to "identify, discuss and communicate possible uses and impacts of blockchain", as well as unlock its opportunities and assess the risks it presents, focusing particularly on small businesses and innovation and competitiveness.
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