The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall incorporate into one or more of its economic development marketing and business support programs, events, and activities the following topics:
- (1) opportunities to promote blockchain technology and financial technology-related economic development in the private sector, including in the areas of banking, insurance, retail and service businesses, and cryptocurrency;
- (2) legal and regulatory mechanisms that enable and promote the adoption of blockchain technology and financial technology in this State; and
- (3) educational and workforce training opportunities in blockchain technology, financial technology, and related areas.
(Source: P.A. 101-259, eff. 6-1-20.)