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TokenMarket Security Token Offering Reaches Funding Goals in 48 Hours
On July 12, digital asset crowdfunding platform TokenMarket announced that it’s security token offering (STO), anticipated earlier this year, has reached its funding goal only after 48 hours from the opening. дальше »
2019-7-14 15:00
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Blockchain Live Returns to London Olympia, 25th September 2019
Taking blockchain mainstream, Blockchain Live is back and will be returning to London Olympia on 25th September as a festival of blockchain education. A one-day event, packed with engaging, thought-provoking and quality content, this year Blockchain Live will be moving away from the traditional exhibition model, into a ground-breaking festival of content and collaboration. This […] дальше »
2019-7-11 11:02
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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to outlaw crypto-linked derivatives and ETNs
In another blow to the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies, British regulatory watchdogs have now resorted to the clampdown of the sale, marketing and distribution of crypto-based derivatives and exchange-traded notes [ETNs] to retail customers. дальше »
2019-7-3 19:30
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Europol Arrests Six in $27 Million Cryptocurrency Phishing Scheme
Six people have been arrested in the UK and Netherlands for running a phishing scheme that targeted cryptocurrency users through a method called typosquatting. In a press release issued June 25, 2019, Europol revealed the arrests were made based on intelligence and cooperation between English and Dutch authorities. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:00
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The Coinbase Debit Card is Coming to Europe
After having debuted last April in England, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is ready to launch its debit card in Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, and the Netherlands according to a CNBC report released on June 11. дальше »
2019-6-12 15:00
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The Coinbase Debit Card Is Coming to Europe
After having debuted the card in April 2019 in England, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is ready to launch its debit card in Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland, and the Netherlands according to a CNBC report released on June 11. дальше »
2019-6-12 15:00
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The UK’s first Microsoft Store opens in July. Here’s what to expect
Microsoft today announced that its long-awaited UK retail launch will take place on July 11, less than six weeks from now, when it opens its first London store. As you’d expect from any ambitious UK retail launch worth its salt, Microsoft has chosen to open the initial store on London’s hectic Oxford Circus – a busy retail mecca for shoppers and tourists alike. дальше »
2019-5-30 14:01
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UK: Crypto Scams Increased Three-Fold, Net Losses Decreased
According to a report from the Financial Times, the number of crypto and forex scams had increased three-fold in the past financial year, increasing from 530 to 1,834 in 2018-19. The net loss associated with the frauds summed to $34 million. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:00
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What will change Sparkster (SPRK)?
A year ago, the project Sparkster had shocked the community. The Indian team, with office in London, under the leadership of the extremely energetic CEO Sajjad Daya, conquered the crypto guru Ian Balina who gave the highest marks to the project. дальше »
2019-5-21 01:09
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Pay for Flights on Your Next Business Trip With Bitcoin Cash via Corporate Traveller
Businesses and startups in the cryptocurrency industry are a growing force around the world and services providers are taking note. U. K. ’s Corporate Traveller recently began accepting bitcoin cash payments from companies booking flights for their staff, a much needed service for a global sector with so many international events. дальше »
2019-5-5 14:52
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Ripple: UK’s FCA has strengthened crypto regulations in the country, claims Head of Regulatory Relations
Crypto-proponents and companies have played their role in ensuring the wider and mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. During the recently concluded IFGS2019, Dan Morgan, Ripple’s Head of Regulatory Relations, Europe, spoke about the regulation of digital assets, as well as country-specific rules. дальше »
2019-5-2 15:30
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UK’s Biggest Business Travel Agency Now Accepts Bitcoin
UK’s biggest travel management company is now accepting bitcoin for payments after “increasing demand” from clients. The move also hints that its retail travel giant parent-company Flight Centre Group could soon accept BTC company-wide. дальше »
2019-4-17 11:30
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Etoro Launches New Crypto Exchange, Complete With Stablecoins
Ever since Bitcoin fell dramatically from its 2017 highs, it has led to many investors and traders questioning the initial coin offering (ICO) market. As a result, many have turned to stablecoins since they are pegged to actual assets and commodities. дальше »
2019-4-17 11:00
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Wikileaks’ Julian Assange arrested after Ecuador withdraws asylum
London’s Metropolitan Police has arrested Julian Assange after Ecuador’s government withdrew his asylum. According to a press release from the Met, Assange was arrested within Ecuador’s London Embassy, where the WikiLeaks founder has lived for almost seven years. дальше »
2019-4-11 13:04
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UK to regulate social networks to curb the spread of harmful content
The UK’s set to kick off this week with a move to regulate social media platforms, so as to hold them accountable for the spread of “online harms,” like misinformation, terrorist propaganda, and content depicting child sexual abuse. дальше »
2019-4-8 09:35
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Coinbase Reveals Hot Wallet Coverage Up to $225 Mln Via Lloyd’s of London Broker
Coinbase has revealed details of its insurance coverage for its hot wallet crypto holdings, reportedly covering a $255 million limit from a Lloyd’s of London-registered broker
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New Crypto-Friendly Banking and Payment Services Launch in the UK and Russia
Two companies from different parts of Europe have recently announced new products that cater to the financial needs of businesses in the crypto industry. The services range from opening bank accounts to providing payment processing solutions. дальше »
2019-3-30 16:59
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Why you should care about public computers disappearing from libraries
While I was growing up, a weekend wasn’t complete without a trip to the library. With my allowance jingling in my pocket, I could rent a VHS or CD for just a few coins. And, of course, books were free (provided you returned them on time, which I seldom did). дальше »
2019-3-18 15:17
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If the UK holds a second Brexit referendum, can it protect it from trolls and astroturfers?
March 29, the day upon which the UK will leave the European Union, feels nail-bitingly close. Adding to the anxiety is that with the twice-fold rejection of Theresa May’s withdrawal deal, the UK is heading in one of two directions: the first is a chaotic no-deal Brexit, and the second is a second referendum, which would put the terms of the UK’s departure to a public vote. дальше »
2019-3-15 00:17
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If May’s Brexit deal passes tonight, she’ll have 21 months to build a tech-powered Irish border
The Irish backstop is the biggest obstacle preventing Theresa May’s EU withdrawal agreement from squeaking through parliament. This legal instrument means that, should the UK fail to secure a deal that would permit an open border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the former would remain in the European Union’s (EU) customs area and large parts of the single market. дальше »
2019-3-12 15:30
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Sparkster (SPRK): Investors Want to Return Their Funds
In the middle of 2018, when the ICO werу appearing like puffballs after rain – the project Sparkster meanwhile thundered like a bolt from the blue. New blockchain promised 10 M TPS! And it was MVP. дальше »
2019-3-12 23:27
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UK Survey: 73% of Respondents Unaware of What Cryptocurrencies Are
A survey conducted by the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shown some interesting results — 73% of… The post UK Survey: 73% of Respondents Unaware of What Cryptocurrencies Are appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-3-8 12:23
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UK Cash System May Be Heading towards a Collapse, a Recent Report Finds
A new report by Access to Cash Review predicts that the UK cash system is in danger of collapsing but the country is not ready to go cashless yet.Read More. The post by Nuno Menezes appeared first on BTCManager, Bitcoin, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency News дальше »
2019-3-8 12:00
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UK Regulator: 3% of Consumers Surveyed Have Bought Cryptocurrency
The U. K. ’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published two reports on consumer attitudes and awareness to crypto assets in the country. The research includes qualitative interviews and a national survey of 2,132 British consumers. дальше »
2019-3-7 20:30
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The UK government is looking to criminalize unsolicited dick pics
Although apps like Tinder set out to make dating easier by putting hundreds of options only a swipe away, they also carry a greater risk of non-consensual interactions and new opportunities for perpetrators to target and abuse victims. дальше »
2019-3-7 16:39
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Cash ‘on the Verge of Collapse’ While Bitcoin Transactions Near Record Highs
A new report claims that cash is “on the verge of collapse” in the UK, with cash transactions expected to almost vanish in the next decade. Meanwhile, bitcoin transaction volume is surging towards an all-time high and mainstream vendors like Starbucks and Krogers are considering methods of cryptocurrency payments. дальше »
2019-3-6 14:42
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Here’s why British Twitter is telling you to ‘get Outlook for iOS’
Geoffrey Cox QC MP is an unlikely cheerleader for Microsofte is concluding a tweet about Brexit with an unambiguous call-to-action: “Get Outlook for iOS. ” The DT reporting of the last 24 hours consists of misunderstood fag ends dressed up as facts. дальше »
2019-3-4 17:43
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Unicorn visas might ease Brexit tech woes – but they’re horribly unfair
Immigration is a hot-button issue in the UK. On one hand, you’ve got a resurgent nativist right who desperately want to raise the drawbridge – or, at the very least, severely limit who can cross it. дальше »
2019-3-4 15:28
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Platform for Crypto Payments to Bank Accounts Launching in the UK
A company based in London has announced it’s launching a payment service that can help increase the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. It allows users to send or spend digital coins which are converted and then transferred in the form of fiat money to the recipient’s bank account. дальше »
2019-2-28 23:40
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Isle of Man Announces Blockchain-Centric Initiatives for Regulation and Enterprise Growth
The Isle of Man has unveiled two initiatives that give significant focus to blockchain technology as part of the island’s “Digital Isle of Man” project, namely the establishment of a Blockchain Office and Blockchain Sandbox, this according to an article published February 5, 2019. дальше »
2019-2-8 14:00
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FCA Issues Warning Against Scams
The FCA has announced that the amount lost to scams in 2018 reached $255 million in 2018 and urged investors to beware before they spend money on investors, as per a February 6, 2019 press release. Conning Crypto Scams are nothing new, however the sheer amount of money lost to various scams, including crypto scams,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-2-7 22:00
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Coinbase: BTC Withdrawals to PayPal for EU Nations
On February 5, Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that it was extending support for PayPal withdrawals to all their customers in the European Union as well as European Free Trade Association countries. дальше »
2019-2-7 06:00
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Kraken Acquires British Derivatives Platform Crypto Facilities
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired Crypto Facilities, a British digital asset trading platform and index provider, in an undisclosed “nine-figure” deal. The acquisition means that Kraken will now be able to offer both spot and futures trading in bitcoin core, bitcoin cash, ripple, litecoin and ethereum while boosting revenue by attracting institutional customers. дальше »
2019-2-5 06:45
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BSI Inks Partnership with DLT Supply Chain Startup
British Standards Institution (BSI) has entered into a strategic partnership with blockchain startup OriginTrail to deploy distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the field of supply chain management to create greater visibility and trust, reports SupplyChain on January 25, 2019. дальше »
2019-1-27 00:00
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Brexit, Northern Ireland, and the return of extortionate roaming charges
Brexit is infinitely complicated, but it starts to make sense when you think about it as someone reinstalling a computer’s operating system from scratch. All the existing programs and files (or in the case of Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, trade deals and international agreements) are gone. дальше »
2019-1-25 19:41
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UK’s Financial Watchdog May Soon Ban Sale of Crypto Derivatives
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is consulting today on a cryptoassets guidance. The financial watchdog will decide later this year whether to outlaw certain cryptocurrency derivatives. дальше »
2019-1-23 20:00
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Report: UK Great with Blockchain Patents, but China Takes the AI Cake
It doesn’t take much expertise to know that two of the largest technological trends in modern times are blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI). While many countries all over the world are interested in how AI can apply to everything from the financial sector to the military sector; there are also many governments who are unsure about how to regulate. дальше »
2019-1-22 16:00
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The UK government’s settled status app for EU nationals is an embarrassment
Brexit is imminent. While the debate around the terms of the UK’s departure from the European Union is framed as a battle between “leavers” and “remainers,” it’s often easy to forget that there are over three million EU citizens caught in the middle. дальше »
2019-1-21 20:36
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Investors poured a record
Funding into cryptocurrency and blockchain startups in the UK reached a new record last year. According to data published by Pitchbook and London & Partners, companies in the space raised more than … This story continues at The Next Web дальше »
2019-1-9 20:04
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Where Are They Now?: The United Kingdom’s Slow, yet Proactive Approach
During this series covering the regulation of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, BTCManager has taken a look at nations who have all taken relatively unique approaches in their attempt to accommodate the technology. дальше »
2019-1-8 16:00
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Blockchain and the State – Together or Instead?
It is known that the state was and remains the richest and most reliable client for the IT business. The state is interested in digitalization for solving difficult problems of harmonious and equitable regulation of the relationship between society and the individual. дальше »
2019-1-8 13:13
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The Daily: Epic Founder Addresses Fortnite Crypto Rumors, Robinhood Recruiting in London
In today’s edition of The Daily we cover reports that Robinhood is working under the radar to hire staff in London for an expansion into the U. K. , an auction of seized cryptocurrency in Northern Ireland, and comments from the founder of Fortnite developer Epic Games about rumored cryptocurrency partnerships. дальше »
2019-1-7 14:30
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U.K.’s Tax Authority Releases Taxation Guidelines for Local Cryptocurrency Holders
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), a non-ministerial department of the British government in charge of the collection of taxes, has published a paper highlighting the various types of fees applicable to blockchain-based virtual currencies and how cryptocurrency traders should handle their cryptos, according to a report released December 20, 2018, by the agency. дальше »
2018-12-23 03:00
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Cryptocurrency Regulation: FCA Set to Receive Expanded Mandate from UK Government
The United Kingdom government plans to give the country’s regulatory body power to oversee cryptocurrency regulation. UK Cryptocurrency Regulation Imminent According to The Guardian, the government of the UK government announced its readiness to authorize the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to regulate all virtual currency assets. дальше »
2018-12-21 11:46
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UK Gov’t Unveils Cryptocurrency Tax Guidelines For Individuals
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) yesterday released a policy paper, detailing cryptocurrency tax guidelines for individuals. The good news is that no new punitive tax measures apply to crypto, which essentially falls under existing taxation schemes. дальше »
2018-12-21 22:00
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Arsehole ruins Christmas after flying drone over Gatwick Airport’s runway
Flights at London’s Gatwick Airport are suspended after drones were seen flying over the runway, the BBC reports. The two drones were spotted hovering near the runway late on Wednesday night, causing flight cancellations and diversions. дальше »
2018-12-20 10:29
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UK MP: “Taxes Could Be Paid in Cryptocurrency”
On December 10, 2018, a UK Member of Parliament (MP) spoke out in favor of cryptocurrencies, calling for colleagues to educate themselves further on the technology and, suggested they could be used to pay taxes. дальше »
2018-12-12 05:00
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This London Taxi Driver Sells Cryptocurrency to Passengers
If you hail a taxi in downtown London, you could wind up paying for more than just your fare. Pseudonymous cab driver Dave Jenkins is known as the Crypto Cabbie because as he drives passengers around London he provides the ability to purchase BTC. дальше »
2018-12-12 04:35
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‘We’ll Be Right Back!’ – Signs Point to Exit Scam For Cryptocurrency Platform Cubits
Users are venting frustration at UK-based cryptocurrency wallet and exchange Cubits after the service went offline following alleged payment delays. Cubits Website Disappears Overnight Cubits, the trading name of Dooga, a company formed in London in 2014, became involved in a legal battle over allegations it was hacked earlier this year, a court ruling in the company’s favor in August. дальше »
2018-12-11 17:30
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UK Member of Parliament: MPs Have a Duty to Understand Crypto
A member of UK parliament and self-confessed cryptocurrency enthusiast has spoken in favour of the fintech innovation. Eddie Hughes, MP, believes embracing the technology could help Britain thrive in the wake of Brexit and that the public should be able to pay their taxes using Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-12-10 21:30
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