George Osborne

George Osborne: Digital Currencies Could ‘Play Big Part’ in Finance

George Osborne, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has issued new remarks about digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 November 2015

UBS to Research Blockchain Technology in London Lab

Swiss investment bank UBS will open a London-based research lab to explore the application of blockchain technology in the fintech industry.

Business  ·  2 April 2015
Banking

Bank of England: Digital Currencies Could Revolutionise Payments

A combination of digital currencies and mobile technology may reshape the payments landscape, according to a new Bank of England research report.

Business  ·  25 February 2015
Regulation

BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK ‘Call for Information’ on Digital Currencies

The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.

Markets  ·  19 January 2015
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