UK

Regulation

What the UK’s Tax Reversal Means for Bitcoin

Indeed, getting the bitcoin community to agree what regulation is welcome will likely be a challenge all in itself.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2014
UK

Pock.io Selling UK Retailer Gift Cards for Cryptocurrencies

Consumers in the UK can now use eight cryptocurrencies to buy gift cards for major online retailers like Amazon.

Business  ·  13 March 2014
Europe

Bank of England: Digital Currencies are Similar to Commodities

The Bank of England mentioned digital currencies in an article on the role of money in the modern economy.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 March 2014
UK

Bitcoin Foundation Sets Record Straight on New UK Office

The Bitcoin Foundation discussed its newest London office, which became an unlikely magnet for controversy on Sunday.

Business  ·  4 March 2014
Bitcoin

London Student Mines Dogecoin With University’s Computers – They Don’t Know, Yet

Each night, one student sneaks into his university's computer suite to mine dogecoin after hours.

Business  ·  3 March 2014
Regulation

Top UK Payments Body Weighs in on Bitcoin’s Future

The Payments Council said it is monitoring developments in the bitcoin community, and was positive in its remarks.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 February 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin Regulation in the UK

How does UK regulation apply to bitcoin and other digital currencies?

Policy & regulation  ·  16 February 2014
Exchanges

Bullion Bitcoin to Launch Gold-Bitcoin Exchange

A new London-based exchange for trading gold bullion and bitcoin is set to open on 21st February.

Tech  ·  13 February 2014
UK

Pop-up Pub in London’s Tech City Accepts Bitcoin

In a new basement pub in East London's Tech City, you can now pay for your beer with bitcoin.

Business  ·  12 February 2014
UK

57% of Brits Are Aware of Bitcoin

More than half of Brits are aware of bitcoin, a new survey has revealed.

Markets  ·  11 February 2014
UK

Doge’s Dinner: East London Burger Stall Accepts Dogecoin

A local vendor is offering customers something a little different: steamed bourbon burgers that they can purchase with dogecoin.

Business  ·  10 February 2014
UK

Local London Currency Brixton Pound Thrives in Bitcoin’s Shadow

The Brixton Pound is becoming ever more popular. Did the rise of bitcoin help?

Business  ·  9 February 2014
Exchanges

Leading UK Computer Retailer ‘Scan’ Accepts Bitcoin

Scan Computers has started accepting bitcoin, making it the first major PC retailer in the UK to do so.

Business  ·  7 February 2014
UK

Real-Time Bitcoin Price Tag Hits the High Street

The BitTag uses wireless technology to automatically update customers on the BTC price of retail items.

Business  ·  4 February 2014
Bitcoin

Customer Trust is ‘Top Priority’ for Bitcoin Storage Firm Elliptic Vault

Part of the company's effort to earn customer trust has been to engage heavily with the bitcoin community.

Business  ·  2 February 2014