China: Loudi City Mayor Promotes Blockchain to Fight Crime

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Blockchain is making further inroads with municipal authorities in China, as the mayor of Loudi supports its use to combat crime.
The mayor of Loudi, a city in China’s Hunan province, has characterized blockchain technology as a powerful “weapon” that can effectively tackle crime.

At a meeting of Loudi’s Municipal Public Security Bureau on Aug. 10, Mayor Yang Yiwen responded to reports on the progress of a trial blockchain project that is currently being conducted by the bureau and a local technology firm.
Source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/china-loudi-city-mayor-promotes-blockchain-to-fight-crime