The UK government is looking at the use of blockchains to track student loans and public grants.
The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.
Industry commentators weigh in on the impact of Circle's new e-money license in the UK.
An Oxford University event for computing professionals will explore applications for blockchain tech in cloud computing.
Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger.
So much for disruption? A new survey says 70% of financial institutions believe blockchain will positively impact their business.
Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent discussed the possibility of central bank-issued digital currencies today.
The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.
A former regulator from one the UK's financial watchdogs has been hired by PwC to join its blockchain advisory team.
A UK parliament discussion of a bill relating to financial services shows lawmakers are pondering the blockchain could affect bank solvency.
Five major UK fund houses have reportedly partnered on a project to explore blockchain technology's cost saving potential in trading systems.
Ledger, a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to cryptocurrencies, has added a Bank of England economist and researcher to its editorial board.
The Bank of England has launched a blockchain challenge, offering the winning students the possibility of a six-week paid internship.
Digital currencies were deemed a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorism financing in a report published last month by the UK government.
George Osborne, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has issued new remarks about digital currencies.