The legislation: AB 1864 (2020 | CA) The revamped state regulatory body: California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation What powers will California have that it did not before? The power to enforce laws against unregulated industries What does the regulator say about innovation and fintech? The agency will have the ability to “Spur innovation […]
Monthly Archives: October 2020
New Kid on the Block. Company Sells Cars for Bitcoin
Who: Crypto Cars Online Where: Dallas, Texas, Crypto Cars Online partnered with local dealerships Which cryptocurrencies are accepted for the transaction? Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, and USD Coin Does Crypto Cars finance cars with bitcoin? Yes Crypto Cars Online | The First Crypto Currency Auto Finance Company in the U.S.
Wyoming Crypto Friendly. Crypto Bank Friendly.
Wyoming has granted Avanti authority to operate as a bank. What does this mean? Avanti can offer a United States dollar-backed stablecoin, digital assets custody services & API-based online banking services When did Wyoming create this crypto friendly environment? 2018 legislation HB 70 (2018 | WY) BTC Manager | Bitcoin-Friendly Wyoming Grants Avanti a Bank […]
COVID Brings More Hackers
The COVID hacking targets: health care providers and hospitals The hackers: cyber criminal groups & nation states targeting COVID-19 research with the intent to sow chaos Who is tracking cyber events against health care providers and hospitals? COVID-19 CTI League The Hill | Hospitals brace for more cyberattacks as coronavirus cases rise
State Consolidates IT Standards + Procurement
The state: Pennsylvania The consolidation: SB 810 (2020 | PA) How it would change IT in state government: create the Office of Information Technology establish cybersecurity standards for the entire state government manage and maintain all IT procurement make recommendations for future consolidation, integration, and investment implement a strategic plan for future IT projects The […]
Tech Caucus in Texas
Who: Innovation and Technology Caucus of the Texas House Origins: 2015 Twitter: @ITCaucus
Government Offers App to Make Data Breach Notification Easier for Companies
Which government has a new data security app called, NotifyUs? New Zealand Who pushed for the app for New Zealand data breached? New Zealand’s privacy commissioner What does the App do? helps entities based in New Zealand determine whether a data breach needs to be reported or not Daily Swig | New Zealand launches data breach notification […]
Facial Recognition Software Local Ballot Proposition
Where: Portland, Maine Didn’t Portland Maine city council ban facial recognition software? yes, but privacy advocates say it doesn’t go far enough so we have a November ballot proposition What does the ballot proposition do beyond banning facial recognition software? prohibits the use of facial recognition software in court right to sue for violations with […]
Pennsylvania Scouts New State Technology By 7 Step Framework
What are the 7 elements in Pennsylvania’s framework to adopt new technology for state government: performance business data application technology security digital Pennsylvania says these 7 steps helps ensure their technology investments are worthwhile and prudent. Government Technology | CIOs on How to Reframe the Future with Emerging Tech
The Utah Approach to Emerging Technology & State Government
In the new economy, Technology and State Government go together like coffee and cookies in a Swedish Fika. So, let’s look at how they do it in the Great State of Utah: WHO reviews new technology for the state: An agency review board made up of staff from various departments and business areas. HOW do […]