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Crypto Exchange ShapeShift's CEO Says Move to Collect IDs Was 'Proactive'

Cryptocurrency exchange ShapeShift's decision to require user ID wasn't forced upon it but was a preemptive step to reduce legal risks, its CEO said.

By Marc HochsteinSep 24, 2018

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Mastercard Eyes Blockchain for Fighting Fake Identities

New patent filings from Mastercard explore a blockchain-based identity data storage system.

By Annaliese MilanoApr 16, 2018

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