UK

Exchanges

UK Exchange Launches with Backing From Regulated E-Money Firm

The team behind an FCA-regulated e-money issuer has launched a bitcoin and litecoin exchange aimed at the UK market.

Business  ·  30 January 2015
UK

Green Activist is First Mainstream UK Politician to Accept Bitcoin

London-based green activist Gulnar Hasnain has become the first mainstream political candidate to accept bitcoin in the UK.

Business  ·  27 January 2015
Regulation

BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK ‘Call for Information’ on Digital Currencies

The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.

Markets  ·  19 January 2015
Exchanges

Yacuna Exchange Introduces Instant GBP Deposits for UK Customers

Cryptocurrency exchange Yacuna now allows UK-based customers to instantly deposit GBP in their accounts via SOFORT Banking.

Markets  ·  9 December 2014
Regulation

UK Treasury Committee MP: Bitcoin Doesn’t Need New Laws

A member of the UK Parliament's Treasury Select Committee has said bitcoin is an "excellent" payment system that doesn't need a new set of rules.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Industry Responds to UK Treasury’s Call for Information

The UK Digital Currency Association and others have responded to the Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin Startup CoinJar Cites Tax as Influence on UK Relocation

Australian bitcoin exchange and payment processor CoinJar is relocating its headquarters to London, citing a more favorable tax environment.

Business  ·  1 December 2014
Regulation

UK Shadow Minister Outlines Bitcoin’s Potential for Disruption

The UK's shadow minister for digital government believes bitcoin could take power away from big banks and put it back in the hands of consumers.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2014
Europe

eGifter Arrives in the European Gift Card Market

US-based online and mobile gift card company eGifter has announced its expansion into the UK, France and Germany.

Business  ·  14 November 2014
Regulation

UK Treasury Issues ‘Call for Information’ on Digital Currencies

The UK Treasury is to examine digital currencies to better understand the risks and benefits offered by the technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 November 2014
Exchanges

CoinCorner Now Accepts Debit and Credit Cards for Bitcoin Purchases

British bitcoin exchange CoinCorner now allows clients to purchase bitcoin and two altcoins with debit/credit cards.

Business  ·  23 October 2014
UK

UK Digital Currency Association Elects Inaugural Board

The UK Digital Currency Association has announced the results of its first official board elections.

Markets  ·  2 October 2014
UK

Bittylicious Extends Credit Card Payments to Altcoin Buyers

UK digital currency brokerage Bittylicious is now allowing altcoin buyers to pay with credit cards.

Business  ·  23 September 2014
UK

New Challengers Seek Election to UK Digital Currency Group Board

UK digital currency non-profit group, the UKDCA, will hold its first board elections this week, replacing an interim board.

Markets  ·  22 September 2014
UK

Instabill Extends Banking Lifeline to Isle of Man Bitcoin Startups

High-risk merchant account specialist Instabill is now offering banking services to the Isle of Man.

Markets  ·  17 September 2014