UK

Regulation

The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations

Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 July 2017
UK

UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments

The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 July 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin + Post-Trade? Nivaura Exits Stealth to Help Banks Use Open Blockchains

Blockchain startup Nivaura has been granted "restricted" permission from a UK regulator to issue and administer financial instruments.

Business  ·  10 July 2017
UK

Bitcoin Payroll Startup Bitwage Launches UK Services

Bitcoin startup Bitwage, which focuses on the international payroll market, is expanding its European footprint with a launch in the UK.

Business  ·  3 July 2017
Regulation

UK Financial Regulator Calls for Caution on Cryptocurrency Investing

An official at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued cautionary comments amid a wave of new investment in the cryptocurrency market.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 June 2017
UK

UK Finance Watchdog Adds More Blockchain Startups to Regulatory Sandbox

One of the UK's top finance regulators is expanding its regulatory 'sandbox' to include more blockchain startups.

Business  ·  15 June 2017
Bitcoin

UK Asset Manager Integrates Exchange-Traded Bitcoin Product

The issuer of a bitcoin exchange-traded note (ETN) based in Sweden has announced a new integration with UK investment service Hargreaves Lansdown.

Markets  ·  1 June 2017
UK

Consensus 2017: CME Group, UK Royal Mint Detail Plans for Blockchain Gold

Derivatives giant CME Group and the UK's Royal Mint have revealed details about their plans to bridge the worlds of gold and blockchain.

Business  ·  23 May 2017
UK

UK Land Registry Plans to Test Blockchain in Digital Push

HM Land Registry has revealed it is looking to test blockchain as part of a digitization effort called 'Digital Street'.

Business  ·  12 May 2017
UK

Bank of England: Next-Gen Settlement System Will Be DLT Compatible

After review, the UK central bank said today it will build the next version of its settlement system with distributed ledger tech in mind.

Business  ·  12 April 2017
UK

UK Government Eyes Blockchain Trials in New Digital Strategy Push

The UK government said it envisions a role for blockchain as part of a broader digitization plan unveiled earlier this month.

Tech  ·  13 March 2017
Exchanges

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Praises Blockchain Tech

Former UK prime minister David Cameron has said that blockchain tech could help improve financial inclusion and government transparency.

Business  ·  28 February 2017
UK

Major UK Telecom Seeks Blockchain Security Patent

One of the UK's largest telecoms, BT, is seeking a patent for a security system aimed at preventing malicious attacks on blockchains.

Tech  ·  3 February 2017
Exchanges

UK Exchange Coinfloor Embraces ‘No-Fee’ Bitcoin Trading

The world's largest GBP bitcoin exchange has announced it will adopt a 'no-fee' trading policy starting later this week.

Business  ·  16 January 2017
UK

BitX Rebrands as Luno, Reveals Bitcoin Sandbox Project

Bitcoin startup BitX is changing its name to Luno, as it switched focus to the European market.

Markets  ·  11 January 2017