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Coinbase Acquires Ethereum Wallet Startup Cipher Browser

Decentralized app browser and ethereum wallet Cipher Browser is joining Coinbase and Toshi.

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Mastercard Is Hiring More Blockchain Developers

The credit card giant announced that it would hire 175 people at its Leopardstown office, including blockchain and AI experts.

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Santander to Launch Ripple Payment App This Week

Banking giant Santander Group is reportedly launching a blockchain-based application for cross-border foreign exchange on Friday. 

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$125 Million Raised in Basecoin SAFT Sale, SEC Filing Shows

Basecoin developer Intangible Labs raised $125 million in a SAFT sale, SEC filings show.

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Arizona's Crypto Tax Payments Bill Is Being Revamped

Arizona's crypto tax bill is still moving forward, despite seeming to have stalled in the Senate last month.

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Bank of Montreal Expands Crypto Purchase Ban

Canada's Bank of Montreal will prohibit customers from purchasing cryptocurrencies using Interac debit cards, on top of an existing Mastercard ban.

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Russia's Central Bank Mulls Ethereum System for Pan-Eurasian Payments

The Central Bank of Russia may use its ethereum-based Masterchain software to communicate financial messaging across the Eurasian Economic Union.

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Don't Forget the 'Other' Cryptocurrency Tax

If cryptocurrency gains acceptance as a means of exchange, it’s sure to raise the ire of governments hungry for revenue from sales taxes.

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Messaging Giant Line to Launch South Korean Blockchain Subsidiary

Japan-based social messaging platform Line is launching a blockchain-focused subsidiary in South Korea.

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Report: Russia's Gazprombank to Test Cryptocurrency Service

Russia's state-owned Gazprombank is reportedly looking into facilitating cryptocurrency transactions through a Swiss subsidiary.

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