The team behind an FCA-regulated e-money issuer has launched a bitcoin and litecoin exchange aimed at the UK market.
London-based green activist Gulnar Hasnain has become the first mainstream political candidate to accept bitcoin in the UK.
The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.
Cryptocurrency exchange Yacuna now allows UK-based customers to instantly deposit GBP in their accounts via SOFORT Banking.
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.
The UK Digital Currency Association and others have responded to the Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies.
Australian bitcoin exchange and payment processor CoinJar is relocating its headquarters to London, citing a more favorable tax environment.
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.
US-based online and mobile gift card company eGifter has announced its expansion into the UK, France and Germany.
The UK Treasury is to examine digital currencies to better understand the risks and benefits offered by the technology.
British bitcoin exchange CoinCorner now allows clients to purchase bitcoin and two altcoins with debit/credit cards.
The UK Digital Currency Association has announced the results of its first official board elections.
UK digital currency brokerage Bittylicious is now allowing altcoin buyers to pay with credit cards.
UK digital currency non-profit group, the UKDCA, will hold its first board elections this week, replacing an interim board.
High-risk merchant account specialist Instabill is now offering banking services to the Isle of Man.