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Inside London’s First Bitcoin Co-Working Space

A co-working space exclusively for those running cryptocurrency projects and companies is up and running in London.

Business  ·  14 September 2014
Regulation

FinTech Manifesto: Government Should Make UK Bitcoin-Friendly

Startups and VCs have backed a new manifesto outlining a number of bitcoin-friendly recommendations for the UK's FinTech industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 September 2014
Regulation

George Osborne Unveils UK Plans to Explore Bitcoin

Chancellor George Osborne has announced a new initiative to explore the potential role of cryptocurrencies in Britain's economy.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 August 2014
UK

UK Lifeboat Service Now Testing Bitcoin Donations

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, informally known as the UK's fourth emergency service, is now trialling bitcoin donations.

Business  ·  1 August 2014
Bitcoin

Alpha Technology Blames PayPal Dispute for ASIC Delivery Delay

Manchester mining outfit Alpha Technology has missed its July delivery target, citing technical problems and a dispute with PayPal.

Business  ·  29 July 2014
UK

Elliptic Raises $2 Million in Funding for Bitcoin Vault Services

The UK-based bitcoin storage firm has announced $2m in new funding led by Octopus Investments.

Business  ·  16 July 2014
Exchanges

Coinfloor Boosts UK Deposit Speeds In Customer Satisfaction Bid

Coinfloor is now accepting deposits from the UK via local bank transfer as part of a customer satisfaction effort.

Business  ·  30 June 2014
Europe

ZipZap Resumes Cash-to-Bitcoin Services for UK Shoppers

ZipZap has formally reinstated its bitcoin buying service at more than 20,000 retail locations in the UK.

Business  ·  24 June 2014
Regulation

Could Jersey Rival Bali as the Next Bitcoin Island?

A group of business leaders have launched a scheme to develop the British Crown dependency as a 'Bitcoin Isle'.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2014
UK

Cai-Capital Opens Up UK Property to Foreign Cryptocurrency Investors

The company is offering international investors the chance to buy UK properties with an extensive range of digital currencies.

Business  ·  19 June 2014
Regulation

Thinktank: UK Should Privatise the Pound and Embrace Cryptocurrency

Today's Institute of Economic Affairs report states that the UK should privatise the pound and replace it with cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 June 2014
UK

UK Charity Comic Relief Looking into Bitcoin Donations

The charity, which is best known for its 'Red Nose Day' telethon, is exploring the potential for cryptocurrency donations.

Business  ·  6 June 2014
UK

Why Did the Lloyd’s Bitcoin Insurance Deal With Elliptic Vault Break Down?

The relationship between Lloyd’s of London and bitcoin storage service Elliptic Vault broke down just weeks after Elliptic's launch.

Business  ·  3 June 2014
Regulation

UK Financial Regulator’s New Initiative Encourages Bitcoin Innovation

The authority announced a new initiative which could boost the UK's bitcoin businesses and mark a major policy shift.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 June 2014
UK

Superbike Racer to Wear Bitcoin Logo at Isle of Man TT Classic

Diamond Circle will put bitcoin and company logos on the helmet of one Isle of Man TT motorcycle racer.

Business  ·  28 May 2014