Blockchain technology, beyond its original use as a digital currency ledger, has brought many innovations, including smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), cross-chain compatibility, blockchain-based personal identity management, and supply chain management. Other advancements are in healthcare data management, voting systems, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), and cross-border payments. These developments have the capacity to revolutionize sectors beyond cryptocurrencies by redefining transactions and information management.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but