205 ILCS 725/15: Blockchain and financial technology promotion.

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.