UK Government

UK Treasury: Cryptocurrencies Pose Low Terrorist Financing Risk

The British Treasury has stated in a report that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin pose "low risk" for terrorist financing and money laundering.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 October 2017

Blockchain Startup Adds UK Cybersecurity Expert to Board

A former official for the UK’s Foreign Office has joined the board of blockchain startup Setl.

Markets  ·  11 November 2016
News

Blockchain Could Reshape Finance Admin, UK Risk Assessors Say

A risk assessment agency within the UK government recently published comments on blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  13 October 2016
Venture Capital

UK Government Seeks Distributed Ledger Projects in £15 Million Competition

The UK Government has launched a new technology competition inviting submissions related to distributed ledger technology.

Business  ·  22 September 2016
Blockchain Technology

Report Urges UK Government to Test Blockchain Tech

A new report from the UK Government Office for Science has recommended a broad government effort to explore and test blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  19 January 2016