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The Future of Cryptocurrencies in the UK Hangs on FCA’s Decision
29.10.2019
The U.K. is starting to lose its position as a fintech leader, and the proposed crypto ban will make it worse. Will the FCA save this from happening?
Data Protection Firm ZIVVER Brings Its Services to the United Kingdom
24.10.2019
Data protection is one of the most important considerations for the finance industry, and in that regard, Dutch firm ZIVVER has emerged as one of the better-known service providers over the past few years. In a new development, ZIVVER has announced that its services are now going to be available...
Coinbase UK CEO: We Need Centralized Entities to Support Crypto
24.10.2019
Coinbase UK’s CEO says centralized entities like central banks and Facebook remain necessary for the support and adoption of crypto
The Federal Reserve Makes a Big Move Into the US Treasury Bill Market
23.10.2019
The United States Federal Reserve is all set to wade into the US Treasury Bill market in a big way and could end up owning as much as 12% of the existing market. The estimates have been provided by forecasting firm Oxford Economics. Considering the current threats to the economy and dangers of...
Is It Possible for Bitcoin to Replace Government-backed Fiat Currencies?
22.10.2019
We are currently witnessing an age of unusual things and revolutions, where people talk to computers and software more than they do with humans, where skyscrapers are becoming more common than green patches, and where fights against government suppression have reached new heights. In such times...
UK Gov’t: FCA Will Make Final Decision on Banning Crypto Derivatives
22.10.2019
The U.K. government has stressed that is up to the “operationally independent” financial regulator, not the executive, to decide on a proposed crypto derivatives ban
Fed’s Push for a Faster Payment System Could Create Difficulties for the Small Banks
21.10.2019
On Monday, the Federal Reserve Board announced that it is planning for a fast payment service known as FedNow. It is going to be a payment service that will facilitate and settle payments in real-time. Considering the way in which Fintech has grown, it is only natural that the Federal Reserve...
UK-Based Digital Exchange to Use R3’s Corda for Post-Trade Processes
18.10.2019
A U.K.-based digital exchange will use blockchain software firm R3’s Corda technology for its post-trade processes
WATCH: Our On Tap Meetup In Tokyo United Japanese Blockchain Fans With the Global Makers
17.10.2019
Our first Tokyo meetup, held with our friends at CoinDesk Japan, brought together investors, devs, and crypto lovers
Wales to Develop Local Cryptocurrency to Underpin Mutual Credit System
15.10.2019
Wales plans to test and subsequently launch its own cryptocurrency to boost the local economy
Vendor on British Real Estate Portal Ready to Accept BTC Payment For 150-Year-old Property’s Sale
15.10.2019
As per a property listing on a leading online real estate and property portal of the United Kingdom called Rightmove, a vendor has put up a property for sale and is ready to accept payment in number one cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The property that the vendor is trying to sell is a 150-year-old church...
UK Real Estate Firm Accepts Bitcoin for Sale of 150-Year-Old Church
14.10.2019
A British real estate firm is accepting Bitcoin in the $1.5 million listing of a church-turned-luxury residential property
BMW, General Motors, Ford to Start Testing Blockchain Payments in Cars
14.10.2019
Five major automakers — Renault, BMW, General Motors, Ford and Honda — will test a blockchain car identification and payment system
Decentralized Communication Startup New Vector Raises $8.5M
10.10.2019
London-based decentralized communication startup New Vector has raised $8.5 million to fuel adoption of Matrix, a major alternative messaging protocol
United Nations Agency Unicef Launches Cryptocurrency Fund
9.10.2019
Unicef announced Wednesday that it has launched a cryptocurrency fund and become the first United Nations organization to hold onto its crypto donations. Without converting them into fiat, the fund will hold two cryptocurrencies and disburse them to support projects benefiting children worldwide....
Finastra Joins RippleNet to Support Cheaper Cross-Border Payments
9.10.2019
British financial software firm Finastra joins RippleNet, a global blockchain payments network with over 200 members
Major Exchanges Urge UK Regulator to Not Restrict Crypto Derivatives
7.10.2019
The WFE has appealed to the United Kingdom’s financial regulator not to ban cryptocurrency derivatives for retail investors
UK Financial Regulator’s Crypto Investigations Surge 74% in 2019: Report
7.10.2019
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
Crypto-Derivatives Can Be Tagged as Illegal in the UK by Next Year as Per the Latest Proposal
4.10.2019
Cryptocurrencies, since their launch, have always had to bear a certain amount of uncertainty from the financial world. Taking pride in being the first virtual currency, Bitcoin has been at the forefront to experience the good as well as the bad waves in the first place. Till date, governments...
Coinbase Reinstates Full GBP Support for UK Clients
4.10.2019
Coinbase reinstates GBP support for its U.K. customers