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Bitcoin App Bottle Pay Shuts Down Over Impending EU Money-Laundering Laws
13.12.2019
Bottle Pay is shutting down, citing the EU's new AML rules, which could compel crypto wallet providers to collect KYC info from users starting next month
EToro to Issue Debit Cards Starting Q2 2020
9.12.2019
Trading platform eToro is reportedly planning to launch a debit card in Q2 2020
Gemini Hires Former Starling Bank Exec for Push Into Europe
4.12.2019
Major U.S. crypto exchange Gemini hires a former Starling Bank exec to lead its push into Europe
HSBC to Digitize Private Placement Records to Track $20B in 2020
27.11.2019
HSBC to digitize private placements records worth $20 billion using a new blockchain-based custody platform by March 2020
New Report on Crypto’s Legal Status in UK Lays Out Regulation Options
22.11.2019
Experts believe new legal statement on crypto will help London keep its crown as the epicentre of the financial world, “The UK was, is, and will be the leading financial center of the world.”
Bloomberg Panel: Bitcoin More Attractive During Times of Global Uncertainty
20.11.2019
Bloomberg panelists agree that BTC becomes more attractive during times of irresponsible monetary policies from central banks and governments globally
Binance Falls From Top 10 in CryptoCompare’s New Crypto Exchange Rankings
20.11.2019
CryptoCompare’s second Exchange Benchmark removes Binance from the top 10 list due to security concerns
Public Statement Aims to Define Legal Status of Crypto Assets in the UK
18.11.2019
A U.K. legal organization published a statement concerning cryptocurrencies, DLT and smart contracts
Unicorn of United Kingdom Reveals Blockchain Services to Different Industries
13.11.2019
The Unicorn of the United Kingdom will develop blockchain technology and provides its services to the businesses it is targeting. According to a survey, 10% of the GDP will be stored in the blockchain by 2025. The main goal of Unicorn is to promote the blockchain in different industries....
Unilever, O2 and Sky Join Blockchain Pilot for Digital Ad Transparency
12.11.2019
Unilever, O2 and Sky and several popular U.K. platforms have all signed on to a blockchain pilot aiming to improve digital ad transparency
Britain’s Tax Authority Updates Crypto Guidelines
4.11.2019
Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidelines on the taxation of transactions involving crypto assets. The United Kingdom’s tax authority clarifies its stance on cryptocurrencies and explains which taxes apply to specific activities carried out by business entities...
TZERO to Tokenize $25M of Luxury Residential Development in UK
30.10.2019
tZERO will tokenize at $25 million of the River Plaza luxury residential property in Manchester, U.K
UK Bitcoin Miner Eyes 240% Capacity Boost With New $10M Hardware Order
30.10.2019
U.K.-based Bitcoin mining firm Argo Blockchain has doubled its order of new cryptocurrency miners to secure a 240% hash power increase
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
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
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
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...