Congress should fund a government blockchain pilot projects program to accelerate the technology’s deployment, thereby creating more opportunities for automation and digitalization throughout the economy.

To Do: Fund a Government Blockchain Pilot Program

In this podcast, Stephen Ezell discusses the potential economic benefits of mobile payments technology and the policy reforms that are needed to promote utilization.

The Role of the U.S Government in Fostering Mobile Payments Innovation

In this report, ITIF identifies the leading nations in mobile payments, explains why the United States lags so far behind, and offers recommendations.

Explaining International Mobile Payments Leadership

ITIF Welcomes Mobile Wallet As Advance in Mobile Payments

Congress should establish an e-government modernization fund for federal, state, and local agencies to upgrade their IT systems.

To Do: Establish an E-government Modernization Fund

ITIF releases a report that identifies the leading nations in mobile payments, explains why the United States lags so far behind, and offers policy recommendations.

Congress should pass the Improving Digital Identity Act to coordinate a government-wide effort to promote digital identity use in the public and private sectors.

To Do: Promote Digital IDs

Congress should require all government agencies to implement contactless biometrics wherever feasible to reduce the potential spread of infections during a pandemic.

To Do: Make Agencies Use Contactless Biometrics

Congress should extend consumer protections in the Electronic Funds Transfer Act to gift cards.

To Do: Accelerate Adoption of Mobile Payments

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