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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
