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Cognizant Teams with 14 Insurers on Blockchain Data-Sharing Platform

Cognizant has partnered with a group of Indian insurance firms to develop a blockchain solution for cross-company data sharing.

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Why the IRS Should Treat Crypto as a New Asset Class

Tax pros in the cryptocurrency space are applying a hodgepodge of rules that historically have been applied to stocks, bonds and various other assets.

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Barclays Is Talking to Clients About Opening a Crypto Trading Desk

A person with knowledge of the situation said all major banks are likely to be weighing the same decision.

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Insurance Broker Marsh Working With IBM on Blockchain Platform

Global insurance company Marsh is piloting a proof of insurance platform on a blockchain with IBM's help.

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Coinbase Just Bought One of Bitcoin's Best-Funded Startups

U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has confirmed the acquisition of Earn.com, one of bitcoin's best-funded startups.

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Samsung Explores Blockchain for Tracking Global Shipments

Electronics giant Samsung is developing a blockchain platform to manage its global supply chains, according to a report.

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Crypto Tax Dodgers Are Tempting Fate

The ways governments tax cryptocurrency users may be unjust and due for reform, but simply ignoring the law for this reason is a dicey proposition. 

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A Bitcoin Rally After Tax Day? Don't Bet the Farm On It

There are several reasons to discount the contribution of tax-related selling to the Q1 bear market – and thus the chances of a post-April 17 rebound.

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Why Leading Crypto Devs Don't Work In Silicon Valley

A recent back-and-forth between Coinbase and a bitcoin developer shows there's still a big gap between the industry and the open-source community.

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A Tangled Web: Will Coinbase Ventures Lead to Conflicts of Interest?

Coinbase's new VC arm raises thorny questions about the influence the startup wields across the crypto market and potential conflicts of interest.

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