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How the ‘Brexit’ Could Impact the UK’s Blockchain Influence

Momentum around the UK’s rapidly growing blockchain industry could slow following the 'Brexit' vote, experts say.

Markets  ·  27 June 2016
Europe

Poland to Explore Blockchain Tech in Government Digitization Effort

Poland's Ministry of Digital Affairs is taking steps that may find it promoting digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2016
Europe

Bitcoin Price Drops Below $600 As ‘Brexit’ Hopes Falter

The price of bitcoin fell $100 during a five-hour span today, dropping 15% over the current session as macroeconomic worries faded.

Markets  ·  23 June 2016
Europe

7 Financial Firms to Build Post-Trade Blockchain for Small Businesses

Seven financial institutions have partnered to explore how blockchain tech could benefit small enterprises.

Business  ·  21 June 2016
Europe

Finnish City Awarded €2.4 Million to Test Blockchain-Powered Shipping

An economic development firm owned by a Finnish city has been awarded €2.4 million to build blockchain-powered smart shipping containers.

Markets  ·  21 June 2016
Europe

Euroclear to Develop Blockchain Gold Settlement System

Clearing and settlement leader Euroclear has announced its first partnership with a blockchain industry business.

Business  ·  21 June 2016
Europe

Post-Trade Blockchain Startup in Limbo After Raising $10 Million

Blockchain startup Cryex is pushing back against reports it is seeking capital to stay afloat amid issues launching one of their core products.

Business  ·  21 June 2016
Europe

Bank of England Explores Blockchain, Says Digital Currency is Far Off

The Bank of England is continuing to explore distributed ledger technology as part of a wider embrace of financial technology.

Business  ·  17 June 2016
Europe

Bitcoin Investment Vehicle Resumes Nasdaq Trading After Acquisition

A bitcoin trading option targeting European investors and listed on Nasdaq Nordic is once again live.

Business  ·  14 June 2016
Bitcoin

Spanish Police Seize 6 Bitcoin Mines in Crackdown on Stolen TV Content

Spanish police have seized and destroyed six bitcoin mines as part of an investigation into the illegal distribution of television content.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 May 2016
Europe

How Fidor Bank is Using Ethereum to Rethink Banking

Fidor Bank CIO Patrick Gruban takes CoinDesk inside a recent tech trial it conducted using the Ethereum blockchain.

Business  ·  10 May 2016
Europe

Swiss City to Accept Bitcoin Payments for Government Services

The city of Zug, Switzerland, will pilot a bitcoin payments project that will allow local citizens to pay fees using digital currency.

Tech  ·  9 May 2016
Europe

Europe’s Regulatory Blockchain Shift on Display at Private Parliament Event

Epiphyte co-founder and general counsel Gabrielle Patrick weighs in on the major factors that shaped a recent EU Parliament event on blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 April 2016
Europe

Isle of Man Regulator Seeks Rule Change to Ease Bitcoin Gambling

The government of the Isle of Man is looking to plug a gap in its gambling regulatory structure as it relates to bitcoin and digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 April 2016
Europe

UK Government Awards £248k for Ethereum Prototype

The UK government has awarded £248k to a startup that is building a cross-border payments tool using Ethereum.

Markets  ·  28 April 2016