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UK-Based Digital Exchange to Use R3’s Corda for Post-Trade Processes
A U.K.-based digital exchange will use blockchain software firm R3’s Corda technology for its post-trade processes
дальше »2019-10-19 20:27
Wales to Develop Local Cryptocurrency to Underpin Mutual Credit System
Wales plans to test and subsequently launch its own cryptocurrency to boost the local economy
дальше »2019-10-16 14:35
Decentralized Communication Startup New Vector Raises $8.5M
London-based decentralized communication startup New Vector has raised $8.5 million to fuel adoption of Matrix, a major alternative messaging protocol
дальше »2019-10-11 23:18
U.K Financial Watchdog Increases Scrutiny on Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the U. K’s financial regulator, has increased its investigations on cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country. According to a report by the Financial Times on October 6, 2019, the regulator is intent on fishing out fraudulent virtual currency exchanges. дальше »
2019-10-8 11:00
Major Exchanges Urge UK Regulator to Not Restrict Crypto Derivatives
The WFE has appealed to the United Kingdom’s financial regulator not to ban cryptocurrency derivatives for retail investors
дальше »2019-10-8 19:33
UK Financial Regulator’s Crypto Investigations Surge 74% in 2019: Report
The number of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority’s investigations into crypto businesses surges 74%: from 50 cases in 2018 to 87 already in 2019
дальше »2019-10-8 15:47
British Crypto Investigations Skyrocket 74% as Watchdog Proposes Derivatives Ban
Investigations into cryptocurrency firms by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have surged by three-quarters this year, as the agency tightens the rein on the crypto sector. Scrutiny On the Rise According to research from Pinsent Masons, an international legal firm, active investigations into cryptocurrency firms have surged to a whooping 87 companies in 2019 […] The post British Crypto Investigations Skyrocket 74% as Watchdog Proposes Derivatives Ban appeared first on CCN.com дальше »
2019-10-7 13:50
U.K. Financial Watchdog Mulls Banning Cryptocurrency-Derivative Products
According to a report by The Economist, the U. K. ’s financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering putting a blanket ban on cryptocurrency-derivative products, including options, futures, and other novel financial instruments. дальше »
2019-10-5 23:00
UK Startup Launches Crypto Insurance, 24/7 Bitcoin-Monitoring Service
Cryptocurrency insurance startup Coincover launched an insurance service covering theft and loss in a growing trend
дальше »2019-9-24 12:23
$662K in Criminal Bitcoin to be Sold at UK Auction this Week
Authorities in the United Kingdom plan to auction $662,000 worth of Bitcoin seized from an online criminal. The nation’s police force will be working with the Irish auction house Wilsons Auctions to facilitate the sale. дальше »
2019-9-24 01:00
FCA Warns Public About Clone Firm Offering Crypto Investment
British financial regulators have warned the public about another cryptocurrency investment clone firm
дальше »2019-9-22 21:51
Survey: Nearly a Quarter of Brits Believe Cryptocurrency is the Future of Money
Cryptocurrency remains a curious subject for a majority of Britons as shown in a recent survey report released by ING — a Dutch-based banking group. Elsewhere in Europe, the survey reveals a significant crypto apathy as most respondents chose cash over digital currencies. дальше »
2019-9-19 23:00
English Artist Sells Paintings for 490 Bitcoins
English artist Lincoln Townley has sold 19 of his paintings for 490 bitcoins, a value of almost $5 million; this According to a press release September 11, 2019. Townley: The Warhol of Bitcoin Popular English painter Lincoln Townley, who is recognized as one of the leading contemporary figurative artists, has allegedly sold 19 paintings to aRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-9-11 17:00
MERJ Partners with U.K Firm Globacap to Offer Tokenized Assets in IPO
In a bid to set international governance standards and safety nets in the cryptospace, MERJ Exchange, Seychelles’ first national stock exchange to list tokenized securities, has partnered with Globacap, the U. дальше »
2019-9-1 17:00
Manchester City to Tokenize its Players in Superbloke Partnership
According to official news published on August 26, Manchester City is partnering with South Korean blockchain football gaming startup Superbloke to integrate its players into the blockchain-powered soccer game FC Superstars. дальше »
2019-8-28 23:00
Barclays Revokes Banking Relationship with Coinbase
Barclays, a London-based multinational bank and financial services company, has reportedly severed ties with a leading crypto exchange, Coinbase, according to industry sources on August 14, 2019 Barclays Shuts it Doors Against Coinbase After more than one year of a glorious relationship between Barclays, one of the oldest and most powerful financial institutions in theRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-8-15 01:00
Zcash ‘Brexits’ as Coinbase Delists Privacy-Focused Altcoin in the UK
UK Coinbase customers given two weeks to convert or move their Zcash
дальше »2019-8-13 14:05
How the UK’s Exit From the EU Could Positively Affect The Price Of Bitcoin
The ‘Brexit’ – U. K. ’s quest to exit the Eurozone has lingered for a while now. As things become tense as the U. K. is prepared to leave with or without a deal, analysts opine that this situation the U. дальше »
2019-8-12 21:28
Marks and Spencer’s Expands World’s First Blockchain Beer to France and Channel Islands
Downstream Hybrid, an India Pale Lager (IPL) brewed by Boyne Brewhouse, with its entire supply chain information stored on the blockchain, is now available at 150 Marks and Spencer’s (M&S) stores across the supermarket’s estate in France and the Channel Islands, reports Retail Times on August 9, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-10 20:00
Crypto Trading App Robinhood Launching in UK Following FCA Approval
A subsidiary of U.S.-based stock and crypto trading app Robinhood received FCA approval to operate as a broker in the U.K.
дальше »2019-8-9 15:03
Bitcoin Cash Clash: Craig Wright Whiffs in Suit Against Ex-Pal Roger Ver
Craig Wright’s legal campaign continues to experience turbulence, with a UK court dealing a devastating blow to the self-declared Bitcoin creator’s quest to use the strong arm of the law to unsully his less-than-stellar-reputation. дальше »
2019-8-1 23:02
Facebook’s Crypto Libra a Ploy to Become ‘Its Own Country’, Blasts UK MP
The spotlight turned on Facebook over the past week by the U.S. Congress over its plans for the Libra cryptocurrency has only whetted the appetite for other countries to do the same. According to the Financial News, a British parliamentary committee has indicated that it will grill Facebook regarding its crypto project as worries grow […] The post Facebook’s Crypto Libra a Ploy to Become ‘Its Own Country’, Blasts UK MP appeared first on CCN Markets дальше »
2019-7-24 13:22
Fraudsters Impersonate United Kingdom’s FCA in Bitcoin Email Scam
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the top financial watchdog of the United Kingdom, has warned crypto enthusiasts of a scam email that has been impersonating it in a bid to lure unsuspecting investors into investing in a fake bitcoin (BTC) investment scheme, reports FT Adviser on July 22, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-24 09:00
UK Finance Chief Ready to Engage with ‘Potentially Transformative’ Libra
The UK is studying the properties of Libra in-depth to prevent the digital currency from damaging the economy. This is what Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, said in a recent interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box. дальше »
2019-7-16 23:30
This UK Brewery Is Selling Stock for Bitcoin
Founded in April 2007, BrewDog is currently soliciting crypto investments. The Bitcoin-friendly microbrewery is one of the fastest developing outfits in its industry in the UK. Invest Your Bitcoin in Beer Celebrating the occasion, they’ve created a new beer called Cryptonite, according to a video published on their website. дальше »
2019-7-5 22:12
UK to Limit Leverage for Retail Crypto CFD’s, Potential Ban in the Works
As per an official document published by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that the UK will move to push measures that protect retail investors from magnified losses in a hyper-volatile cryptocurrency market, July 2, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-3 21:00
UK and Dutch Authorities Arrest Six in €24 Million Crypto Exchange Scam
English and Dutch authorities have arrested six people who created a fake crypto exchange website that managed to steal around €24 million worth of crypto from more than 4000 victims in over 12 countries according to a Europol press release, June 25, 2018. дальше »
2019-6-30 20:00
UK Crypto Survey from CEX.io Reveals Mixed Sentiments
CEX. io, a UK-based cryptocurrency exchange in operation since 2013, released a survey to BTCManager detailing the extent of adoption, use, and sentiments toward cryptocurrencies in the United Kingdom. дальше »
2019-6-27 17:00
U.K Brokerage Firm TP ICAP to Trade Bitcoin Derivatives
According to a Bloomberg article published on June 17, 2019, financial services firm TP ICAP is set to enter the cryptocurrency industry starting with offering cash-settled futures contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME). дальше »
2019-6-19 05:00
UK ISPs to Begin Blocking Porn Sites on July 15
In this modern era of internet and technology, a few interesting changes will be introduced in the years to come. The first major change will occur in the UK, albeit it is a very worrisome one. It seems virtually all porn websites will be blocked by domestic internet providers come July 15. дальше »
2019-6-17 01:00
UK Financial Watchdog Blacklists Clones of Two Major Financial Firms
The British financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority, has blacklisted two clones of financial firms, including one posing as Goldman Sachs
дальше »2019-6-15 20:28
Report: Number of Blockchain Patent Filings Outstrips Other Technologies
The number of blockchain patent filings far outpaces those for other technologies such as quantum computing, according to a recent report
дальше »2019-6-14 21:18
Barclays Leads $5.5 Million Funding Round for Blockchain-Based Invoice Exchange
Barclays and Bold Capital Partners led a $5.5 million funding round for a blockchain-based invoice settlement platform
дальше »2019-5-29 06:20
UK-Based Company Made $73K From Staking Top 20 Cryptocurrency in Just 2 Months
A British digital asset company, KR1, has stated that they have raised roughly $73,000 simply from staking on the… The post UK-Based Company Made $73K From Staking Top 20 Cryptocurrency in Just 2 Months appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-5-21 14:13
Crypto Mining Firm Argo Blockchain Expects Cash Breakeven in May With New Miners
Crypto mining firm Argo Blockchain expects to break even in May following an investment in new mining equipment
дальше »2019-5-8 22:16
London Stock Exchange CEO Is Certain That Blockchain Can Be Used in Issuing, Settlement
The CEO of the London Stock Exchange, one of the world’s oldest stock exchanges, believes that blockchain can be used in issuing securities
дальше »2019-5-2 14:33
British Drug Dealers Thrown in Jail for 30 Years Trusted Anonymous, Untraceable Bitcoin
By CCN. com: A recent report from news and media platform The Examiner Live has confirmed that four members of an organized crime ring that dealt in crystal meth in Yorkshire have been slapped with a 31-year jail term. дальше »
2019-4-29 15:38
Tron CEO Justin Sun Hints at Partnership With Liverpool FC, Liverpool Denies
Tron CEO Justin Sun has hinted at an official partnership with professional football club Liverpool
дальше »2019-4-25 18:26
Brexit’s Surprising Side-Effect: Stiffer Bitcoin Regulations
By CCN: The prolonged process for withdrawing from the European Union may have resulted in great uncertainty, but the UK’s financial watchdog is sure about what it wants post-Brexit – more muscle to oversee bitcoin and the crypto industry at large. дальше »
2019-4-17 20:46
UK: Corporate Traveller Allies with BitPay to Accept Bitcoin Payments
Corporate Traveller, a leading UK-based business travel management firm centered on servicing enterprise clients with small to medium travel spend requirements, has joined forces with BitPay, a highly reputed bitcoin payments processor, to enable the former to start accepting Bitcoin (BTC) from clients, according to a press release on April 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-16 23:00
Crypto Adoption Booms: British Travel Firm To Accept Bitcoin (BTC)
World Travel Giant To Accept Bitcoin While all eyes have been on crypto’s price action as of late, adoption has continued to chug along, slowly but surely. According to a recent press release published by. дальше »
2019-4-16 07:00
UK Blockchain Startup Raises $3.9M With Equity Tokens Via LSE’s Turquoise Test Platform
London-based blockchain startup 2030.io has raised $3.9 million by selling equity tokens on a platform owned by the London Stock Exchange
дальше »2019-4-17 22:14
London-Based Blockchain Startup Raises $3.9M with Equity Tokens on LSE’s Turquoise
London-based blockchain startup 2030.io has raised $3.9 million by selling equity tokens on a platform owned by the London Stock Exchange
дальше »2019-4-16 22:14
Coinbase Card will allow UK in-store payments using Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin
Coinbase, one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges based in the United States, has announced the launch of the Coinbase Card. The Visa debit card will enable Coinbase’s customers based in the UK to “spend crypto as effortlessly as the money in their bank. дальше »
2019-4-11 19:17
Horrifying Jeremy Corbyn Target Practice Video a Warning to UK Leftists
A shocking video has emerged of U. K. troops stationed in Kabul, Afghanistan using a large photo of main opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn for target practice on a shooting range. World Counter Terrorism Congress Chair Alistair Bunkall posted the video of the soldiers’ recklessly unprofessional behavior to Twitter early Wednesday morning: Video has emerged of soldiers on a shooting range in Kabul firing at a target of Jeremy Corbyn. дальше »
2019-4-3 19:05
Game Over: Brexit Backlash Crushes Theresa May with THIRD Humiliating Defeat
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s leadership is hanging by a thread after her Brexit proposal suffered a crushing defeat for a humiliating third time. Theresa May and the Never-Ending Brexit Disaster Having crow-barred a slightly changed version of the much-hated Brexit deal into parliament, Theresa May has – on the day she promised more than 100 times that Britain would leave the EU – suffered a further humiliating defeat, with this likely to be the last straw for what has been a desperate reign of futility. дальше »
2019-3-30 19:31
Study: 14% of Major Crypto Exchanges Are Licensed by Regulators
Only 14 percent of major global crypto exchanges were confirmed as being licensed by regulators, a new Coinfirm study says
дальше »2019-3-29 22:25
London Metals Exchange Endorses International Blockchain Initiative: FT
The London Metals Exchange has opted not to confirm its backing of a blockchain supply chain initiative for the metals industry, FT reports
дальше »2019-3-28 17:16
Bitcoin Holds $4,000, British Pound Loses to USD as Brexit Anticipation Grows
Bitcoin holds the $4,000 threshold, while most of the top 20 cryptos by market cap are in the red amidst the fall of British pound
дальше »2019-3-25 17:59
Watching Porn? Show Us Your Passport, Says Perverse UK Porn Law
The UK’s “porn block” or porn ban is an epic violation of privacy and data harvesting. It’s also doomed to fail and will lead to high-profile sexual extortion. Let’s back up. If you haven’t heard of the UK’s porn block, you’re not alone. дальше »