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Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Boost GDP, Bank of England Says
The Bank of England has released new research suggesting a central bank-issued digital currency could lead to an increase in GDP.
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UK Parliament Hearing to Highlight Government Blockchain Applications
A UK House of Lords committee will meet next week to hear testimony from academics and representatives of the blockchain industry.
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How the 'Brexit' Could Impact the UK's Blockchain Influence
Momentum around the UK’s rapidly growing blockchain industry could slow following the 'Brexit' vote, experts say.
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Bank of England Explores Blockchain, Says Digital Currency is Far Off
The Bank of England is continuing to explore distributed ledger technology as part of a wider embrace of financial technology.
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Ransomware Concerns Prompt UK Businesses to Buy Bitcoins, Survey Finds
A number of IT companies in the UK are stocking up on bitcoins in the event of a ransomware infection, according to a recent survey.
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UK Government Awards £248k for Ethereum Prototype
The UK government has awarded £248k to a startup that is building a cross-border payments tool using Ethereum.
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UK Government Could Track Student Loans and Grants with Blockchain
The UK government is looking at the use of blockchains to track student loans and public grants.
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UK Treasury Won't Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers
The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.
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What Circle's UK E-Money License Means for Bitcoin and Blockchain
Industry commentators weigh in on the impact of Circle's new e-money license in the UK.
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IEEE to Talk Blockchain Tech at Cloud Computing Oxford-Con
An Oxford University event for computing professionals will explore applications for blockchain tech in cloud computing.
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