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The United Kingdom is a country in Europe. Its capital, the city of London, is recognized as the world's foremost financial center, hosting dozens of successful Bitcoin startups, such as Cryptopay, SpectroCoin and CoinJar, as well as more traditional financial institutions, such as banks and exchanges.

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Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

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UK Smart Contracts Pilot Aims To Solve Charity Trust Crisis

UK Smart Contracts Pilot Aims To Solve Charity Trust Crisis

MAY 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Blockchain technology in the form of smart contracts could help solve what a London startup has called a ‘trust crisis’ in charities.

 6660   |    2
London Gets Hacked, Banks Up To Stuff: Nick Ayton Reports

London Gets Hacked, Banks Up To Stuff: Nick Ayton Reports

MAY 01, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London Correspondent Nick Ayton reports on another exciting week in London where hackers are up to off planetary stuff, the first coin synced to Moon cycles released and Satoshi spotted close to UK Government.

 8785   |    2
What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

APR 22, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Fast growing unicorn will stay put in its London HQ post Brexit, but will set up office on continent if UK loses passporting rights.

 3255
Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

APR 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

Recent cryptocurrency research shows that the lack of regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are holding back Bitcoin startups in many regions.

 7787   |    4
Bitcoin Exchange Paybis Adds Credit Card Purchases To Take On UK Market

Bitcoin Exchange Paybis Adds Credit Card Purchases To Take On UK Market

APR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Paybis, the UK-based international cryptocurrency exchange, has added credit card Bitcoin purchases to speed up acquisition.

 7313   |    2
UK Royal Mint’s “Colored Coins” Feature Beatrix Potter Characters

UK Royal Mint’s “Colored Coins” Feature Beatrix Potter Characters

APR 04, 2017 | William Suberg

The British pound sterling is to be augmented with more multicolored coins, part of a commemorative move by the Royal Mint.

 3050
Third Alphavend Bitcoin ATM Opens in London’s King’s Cross

Third Alphavend Bitcoin ATM Opens in London’s King’s Cross

MAR 29, 2017 | William Suberg

Alphavend has installed a third Bitcoin ATM, representing its second in London with a maximum purchase limit of £1000.

 9554
Encrypted Messaging “Unacceptable”: UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd

Encrypted Messaging “Unacceptable”: UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd

MAR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

Encrypted messaging services are “unacceptable” according to UK home secretary Amber Rudd.

 2377   |    4
UK Mainstream Media Begins to Offer Balanced Overview of “Mysterious” Bitcoin

UK Mainstream Media Begins to Offer Balanced Overview of “Mysterious” Bitcoin

MAR 06, 2017 | Joseph Young

This past week, British news company The Independent have demonstrated that the mainstream media is beginning to offer balanced and fair coverage of Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

 4060
Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

MAR 03, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Just last summer the UK banking startup Monzo became a licensed bank. With upcoming PSD2 regulations, it is set to change the way we view traditional banking.

 4866
Blockchain Lab is to be Launched, Collaboration of IOHK And Edinburgh University

Blockchain Lab is to be Launched, Collaboration of IOHK And Edinburgh University

FEB 28, 2017 | William Suberg

IOHK and the University of Edinburgh are to collaborate on a new Blockchain lab, providing up to $1 million per year to fund research.

 2151
Trend: Germany Can Soon Beat the UK in Terms of Fintech Investment

Trend: Germany Can Soon Beat the UK in Terms of Fintech Investment

FEB 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Germany’s fintech VC investment rates could soon top those of the UK. According to figures compiled by Barkow Consulting, cash injections in Germany are rising, while the UK is slowing down.

 2028
“Local Pound”: Liverpool to Get Own Digital Currency by March 2017

“Local Pound”: Liverpool to Get Own Digital Currency by March 2017

FEB 19, 2017 | Joseph Young

Colu, a Tel-Aviv-based Blockchain startup, partnered with Independent Liverpool to launch a digital currency for travelers in the UK.

 5755
Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

FEB 15, 2017 | William Suberg

New UK statistics reveal that stolen credit card details can go for as little as £11 on the dark web.

 5328   |    2
Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

 24064   |    7
Third Alphavend Bitcoin ATM Opens in London’s King’s Cross

Third Alphavend Bitcoin ATM Opens in London’s King’s Cross

MAR 29, 2017 | William Suberg

Alphavend has installed a third Bitcoin ATM, representing its second in London with a maximum purchase limit of £1000.

 9554
London Gets Hacked, Banks Up To Stuff: Nick Ayton Reports

London Gets Hacked, Banks Up To Stuff: Nick Ayton Reports

MAY 01, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London Correspondent Nick Ayton reports on another exciting week in London where hackers are up to off planetary stuff, the first coin synced to Moon cycles released and Satoshi spotted close to UK Government.

 8785   |    2
Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

APR 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

Recent cryptocurrency research shows that the lack of regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are holding back Bitcoin startups in many regions.

 7787   |    4
Bitcoin Exchange Paybis Adds Credit Card Purchases To Take On UK Market

Bitcoin Exchange Paybis Adds Credit Card Purchases To Take On UK Market

APR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Paybis, the UK-based international cryptocurrency exchange, has added credit card Bitcoin purchases to speed up acquisition.

 7313   |    2
UK Smart Contracts Pilot Aims To Solve Charity Trust Crisis

UK Smart Contracts Pilot Aims To Solve Charity Trust Crisis

MAY 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Blockchain technology in the form of smart contracts could help solve what a London startup has called a ‘trust crisis’ in charities.

 6660   |    2
“Local Pound”: Liverpool to Get Own Digital Currency by March 2017

“Local Pound”: Liverpool to Get Own Digital Currency by March 2017

FEB 19, 2017 | Joseph Young

Colu, a Tel-Aviv-based Blockchain startup, partnered with Independent Liverpool to launch a digital currency for travelers in the UK.

 5755
Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

FEB 15, 2017 | William Suberg

New UK statistics reveal that stolen credit card details can go for as little as £11 on the dark web.

 5328   |    2
Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

MAR 03, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Just last summer the UK banking startup Monzo became a licensed bank. With upcoming PSD2 regulations, it is set to change the way we view traditional banking.

 4866
UK Mainstream Media Begins to Offer Balanced Overview of “Mysterious” Bitcoin

UK Mainstream Media Begins to Offer Balanced Overview of “Mysterious” Bitcoin

MAR 06, 2017 | Joseph Young

This past week, British news company The Independent have demonstrated that the mainstream media is beginning to offer balanced and fair coverage of Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

 4060
What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

APR 22, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Fast growing unicorn will stay put in its London HQ post Brexit, but will set up office on continent if UK loses passporting rights.

 3255
UK Royal Mint’s “Colored Coins” Feature Beatrix Potter Characters

UK Royal Mint’s “Colored Coins” Feature Beatrix Potter Characters

APR 04, 2017 | William Suberg

The British pound sterling is to be augmented with more multicolored coins, part of a commemorative move by the Royal Mint.

 3050
Encrypted Messaging “Unacceptable”: UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd

Encrypted Messaging “Unacceptable”: UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd

MAR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

Encrypted messaging services are “unacceptable” according to UK home secretary Amber Rudd.

 2377   |    4
Blockchain Lab is to be Launched, Collaboration of IOHK And Edinburgh University

Blockchain Lab is to be Launched, Collaboration of IOHK And Edinburgh University

FEB 28, 2017 | William Suberg

IOHK and the University of Edinburgh are to collaborate on a new Blockchain lab, providing up to $1 million per year to fund research.

 2151
Trend: Germany Can Soon Beat the UK in Terms of Fintech Investment

Trend: Germany Can Soon Beat the UK in Terms of Fintech Investment

FEB 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Germany’s fintech VC investment rates could soon top those of the UK. According to figures compiled by Barkow Consulting, cash injections in Germany are rising, while the UK is slowing down.

 2028
Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

Bitcoin Linked to Major Hospital Cyberattack: UK Media

MAY 12, 2017 | William Suberg

Bitcoin is coming in for negative media attention as a second cyber attack cripples the UK’s state hospital networks.

 24064   |    7
Encrypted Messaging “Unacceptable”: UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd

Encrypted Messaging “Unacceptable”: UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd

MAR 27, 2017 | William Suberg

Encrypted messaging services are “unacceptable” according to UK home secretary Amber Rudd.

 2377   |    4
Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

Lack of Regulation Is Hurting Bitcoin in Many Regions: Study

APR 20, 2017 | Joseph Young

Recent cryptocurrency research shows that the lack of regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are holding back Bitcoin startups in many regions.

 7787   |    4
UK Smart Contracts Pilot Aims To Solve Charity Trust Crisis

UK Smart Contracts Pilot Aims To Solve Charity Trust Crisis

MAY 05, 2017 | William Suberg

Blockchain technology in the form of smart contracts could help solve what a London startup has called a ‘trust crisis’ in charities.

 6660   |    2
London Gets Hacked, Banks Up To Stuff: Nick Ayton Reports

London Gets Hacked, Banks Up To Stuff: Nick Ayton Reports

MAY 01, 2017 | Nick Ayton

Our London Correspondent Nick Ayton reports on another exciting week in London where hackers are up to off planetary stuff, the first coin synced to Moon cycles released and Satoshi spotted close to UK Government.

 8785   |    2
Bitcoin Exchange Paybis Adds Credit Card Purchases To Take On UK Market

Bitcoin Exchange Paybis Adds Credit Card Purchases To Take On UK Market

APR 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Paybis, the UK-based international cryptocurrency exchange, has added credit card Bitcoin purchases to speed up acquisition.

 7313   |    2
Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

Dark Web: Stolen Credit Card Details Going For £11 A Piece

FEB 15, 2017 | William Suberg

New UK statistics reveal that stolen credit card details can go for as little as £11 on the dark web.

 5328   |    2
Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

MAR 03, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Just last summer the UK banking startup Monzo became a licensed bank. With upcoming PSD2 regulations, it is set to change the way we view traditional banking.

 4866
Trend: Germany Can Soon Beat the UK in Terms of Fintech Investment

Trend: Germany Can Soon Beat the UK in Terms of Fintech Investment

FEB 20, 2017 | William Suberg

Germany’s fintech VC investment rates could soon top those of the UK. According to figures compiled by Barkow Consulting, cash injections in Germany are rising, while the UK is slowing down.

 2028
UK Mainstream Media Begins to Offer Balanced Overview of “Mysterious” Bitcoin

UK Mainstream Media Begins to Offer Balanced Overview of “Mysterious” Bitcoin

MAR 06, 2017 | Joseph Young

This past week, British news company The Independent have demonstrated that the mainstream media is beginning to offer balanced and fair coverage of Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

 4060
What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

APR 22, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Fast growing unicorn will stay put in its London HQ post Brexit, but will set up office on continent if UK loses passporting rights.

 3255
Blockchain Lab is to be Launched, Collaboration of IOHK And Edinburgh University

Blockchain Lab is to be Launched, Collaboration of IOHK And Edinburgh University

FEB 28, 2017 | William Suberg

IOHK and the University of Edinburgh are to collaborate on a new Blockchain lab, providing up to $1 million per year to fund research.

 2151
UK Royal Mint’s “Colored Coins” Feature Beatrix Potter Characters

UK Royal Mint’s “Colored Coins” Feature Beatrix Potter Characters

APR 04, 2017 | William Suberg

The British pound sterling is to be augmented with more multicolored coins, part of a commemorative move by the Royal Mint.

 3050
“Local Pound”: Liverpool to Get Own Digital Currency by March 2017

“Local Pound”: Liverpool to Get Own Digital Currency by March 2017

FEB 19, 2017 | Joseph Young

Colu, a Tel-Aviv-based Blockchain startup, partnered with Independent Liverpool to launch a digital currency for travelers in the UK.

 5755
Third Alphavend Bitcoin ATM Opens in London’s King’s Cross

Third Alphavend Bitcoin ATM Opens in London’s King’s Cross

MAR 29, 2017 | William Suberg

Alphavend has installed a third Bitcoin ATM, representing its second in London with a maximum purchase limit of £1000.

 9554

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