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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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eToro Adds Ethereum Classic, Advertises Crypto In London

JUN 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Ethereum Classic has come to UK-based trading platform eToro, which is aggressively marketing crypto to London’s city traders.

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UK Residents Now Can Invest in Bitcoin Exchange Traded Notes, ETN

JUN 02, 2017 | Jacob J

Clients of Hargreaves Lansdown, Britain’s largest retail trading platform, can now invest in Bitcoin through Exchange Traded Notes (ETN). Taking Bitcoin exposure just got a lot easier for non tech-savvy investors.

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Cash Payments Will Lose to Cards in the UK in 2018: Trend

MAY 26, 2017 | William Suberg

Cashless payments will become the most popular transaction method in the UK for the first time next year, data shows.

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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UK Residents Now Can Invest in Bitcoin Exchange Traded Notes, ETN

JUN 02, 2017 | Jacob J

Clients of Hargreaves Lansdown, Britain’s largest retail trading platform, can now invest in Bitcoin through Exchange Traded Notes (ETN). Taking Bitcoin exposure just got a lot easier for non tech-savvy investors.

26269

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.

24261 | 7

Cash Payments Will Lose to Cards in the UK in 2018: Trend

MAY 26, 2017 | William Suberg

Cashless payments will become the most popular transaction method in the UK for the first time next year, data shows.

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eToro Adds Ethereum Classic, Advertises Crypto In London

JUN 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Ethereum Classic has come to UK-based trading platform eToro, which is aggressively marketing crypto to London’s city traders.

16029 | 1

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

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.

8854 | 2

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.

7820 | 4

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

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.

6697 | 2

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

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

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.

3279

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

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

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.

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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.

24261 | 7

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.

7820 | 4

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

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.

8854 | 2

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.

6697 | 2

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

eToro Adds Ethereum Classic, Advertises Crypto In London

JUN 07, 2017 | William Suberg

Ethereum Classic has come to UK-based trading platform eToro, which is aggressively marketing crypto to London’s city traders.

16029 | 1

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 Residents Now Can Invest in Bitcoin Exchange Traded Notes, ETN

JUN 02, 2017 | Jacob J

Clients of Hargreaves Lansdown, Britain’s largest retail trading platform, can now invest in Bitcoin through Exchange Traded Notes (ETN). Taking Bitcoin exposure just got a lot easier for non tech-savvy investors.

26269

Cash Payments Will Lose to Cards in the UK in 2018: Trend

MAY 26, 2017 | William Suberg

Cashless payments will become the most popular transaction method in the UK for the first time next year, data shows.

16228

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.

3279

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

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

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

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.

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