U.S. Launches GDP Data on Blockchain Networks: A First for Federal Transparency

The U.S. Department of Commerce took a groundbreaking step in July 2025, publishing key GDP data directly on nine prominent blockchains. This initiative is spearheaded by Secretary Howard Lutnick and supported by leading crypto exchanges like Coinbase, Gemini, and Kraken. It marks a historical first for federal data distribution practices and signals the potential for increased blockchain adoption in government.