CityCoins
Miami commissioners claim 'basic' understanding of MiamiCoin
Miami is spending millions on a new rental assistance program, but the funding source, MiamiCoin, is only vaguely understood by city leaders.
Philadelphia to explore city-branded cryptocurrency
Philadelphia CIO Mark Wheeler said Mayor Jim Kenney has given his approval to start considering a relationship with CityCoins, which has also minted digital currencies for Miami and New York.
New accelerator promises to help 'crypto cities' move faster
CityCoins and STX plan to launched an accelerator designed to help companies build blockchain-based civic technology applications.
Another city cryptocurrency? Austin could be next
Austin, Texas, could become the third city with its own cryptocurrency, but officials there said they're still researching the technology.
Flush with cryptocurrency, Miami wants to give every resident some bitcoin
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said the city will partner with cryptocurrency exchanges to provide residents with digital wallets.
Philadelphia unveils 'Blockchain for City Government' project
Philadelphia CIO Mark Wheeler said the city is calling for blockchain and cryptocurrency experts to share their ideas for local government applications of the technologies.
Cities aren't quite ready for blockchain, CIOs say
Technology officials say they're interested in distributed-ledger technology, but that they have a few questions before their cities start investing.
MiamiCoin creator says 'every startup city' will get a coin within two years
CityCoins founder Patrick Stanley said he's planning to expand to new locations.
Miami has a new source of income: cryptocurrency
Commissioners voted to allow the city to dip into proceeds of the cryptocurrency, which so far total $4.3 million in value.