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Hacking

UK Government Websites Hit By Crypto Mining Malware

More than 4,000 websites, including some owned by the U.K. government, have been affected by malware that exploits visitors' computers to mine monero.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2018
UK

UK Government Lures Distributed Ledger Projects With $26 Million Fund

Innovate UK, the United Kingdom's innovation arm, plans to invest more than $26 million in emerging tech projects, including distributed ledgers.

Business  ·  24 January 2018
Europe

UK’s FCA Chief Warns Bitcoin Investors: Be Prepared to Lose Your Money

The head of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has warned that people stand to lose their funds if they invest in bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 December 2017
Bitcoin

Millions Gone? Broker Takes Fire for Bitcoin Cash Freeze

Bitcoin cash's big ups and downs have had market impacts far and wide, while showcasing the nascent nature of the crypto sector as a whole.

Markets  ·  18 November 2017
Europe

Britain’s Royal Mint Reveals Details on ‘Live’ Blockchain for Tracking Gold

At the London Blockchain Summit this week, the U.K.'s Royal Mint revealed details of its gold tracking blockchain, RMG, and hinted at plans to come.

Business  ·  3 November 2017
Europe

UK Regulator: DLT Startups Are Being Denied Banking Services

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority found that DLT businesses do not receive loans from banks as much as other companies.

Business  ·  23 October 2017
UK

Moolah Exchange Founder Denies Fraud Charges in First Court Hearing

The trial of Ryan Kennedy, the controversial founder of the now-defunct dogecoin exchange Moolah, began in a UK court this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2017
Regulation

‘Very High Risk’: UK Finance Watchdog Issues Statement on ICOs

The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is the latest in a wave of regulators to issue a formal warning on initial coin offerings.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 September 2017
Europe

UK Financial Regulator Builds Blockchain App on R3’s Corda

The FCA, along with two major banks, has developed a mortgage transaction oversight app on top of R3's Corda platform.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 September 2017
Bitcoin

Are Failing Currencies Boosting Crypto Interest? Investing.com Suggests Yes

A new study by Investing.com would seem to support a popular investment case made by cryptocurrency believers.

Markets  ·  25 August 2017
UK

‘Boiler Room’ Crypto Scam Targeted by London Police

British police arrested an individual last week for allegedly fleecing would-be investors via a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 August 2017
Europe

UK Police Want to Change the Law to Make Bitcoin Seizures Easier

A research office backed by a number of U.K. police groups has proposed changing the country’s laws to make seizing bitcoin holdings easier.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 August 2017
Europe

UK Government Seeks Blockchain Pitches for £8 Million Startup Competition

A U.K. government agency is seeking pitches from blockchain startups as part of a competition focused on digital health solutions.

Business  ·  31 July 2017
UK

Blockchain Startup Billon Nets €2 Million From EU Research Fund

A U.K. blockchain startup has received a notable grant to continue its work with the technology.

Business  ·  21 July 2017
Regulation

UK Judge: ‘No Doubt’ Smart Contract Law Update Should Be Considered

The leading judge in England and Wales has said U.K. law may need to be updated to account for blockchain-based smart contracts.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 July 2017