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Are Failing Currencies Boosting Crypto Interest? Investing.com Suggests Yes
A new study by Investing.com would seem to support a popular investment case made by cryptocurrency believers.
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'Boiler Room' Crypto Scam Targeted by London Police
British police arrested an individual last week for allegedly fleecing would-be investors via a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme.
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UK Police Want to Change the Law to Make Bitcoin Seizures Easier
A research office backed by a number of U.K. police groups has proposed changing the country’s laws to make seizing bitcoin holdings easier.
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UK Government Seeks Blockchain Pitches for £8 Million Startup Competition
A U.K. government agency is seeking pitches from blockchain startups as part of a competition focused on digital health solutions.
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Blockchain Startup Billon Nets €2 Million From EU Research Fund
A U.K. blockchain startup has received a notable grant to continue its work with the technology.
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UK Judge: 'No Doubt' Smart Contract Law Update Should Be Considered
The leading judge in England and Wales has said U.K. law may need to be updated to account for blockchain-based smart contracts.
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The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations
Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.
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UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments
The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
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Bitcoin + Post-Trade? Nivaura Exits Stealth to Help Banks Use Open Blockchains
Blockchain startup Nivaura has been granted "restricted" permission from a UK regulator to issue and administer financial instruments.
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Bitcoin Payroll Startup Bitwage Launches UK Services
Bitcoin startup Bitwage, which focuses on the international payroll market, is expanding its European footprint with a launch in the UK.
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