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Barclays Bank Takes GBP Deposits For New UK Bitcoin Exchange Bit121
Barclays now takes sterling deposits that can be used on new UK bitcoin exchange Bit121.
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Mel B Spices Up Record Sales With Bitcoin
The former Spice Girl will be the first artist to accept bitcoin payments for her new single.
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UK Tax Authority HMRC Rethinks Stance on Bitcoin
HM Revenue and Customs has backtracked on its previous classification of bitcoin as a taxable 'voucher'.
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British Island Wants to Make Physical Bitcoins with UK Royal Mint Deal
A tiny island in the English Channel, Alderney, wants to become a bitcoin financial services center.
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UK Bitcoin-Buying Service Bittylicious Adds Feathercoin
Bittylicious, a UK platform that supplies buyers with bitcoins at a premium price, will sell feathercoins in December.
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Man Accidentally Sends £4m of Bitcoins to Landfill
A man from Newport, Wales, recently realised he accidentally threw away £4m worth of bitcoins.
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Bitcoin in the UK: HMRC suggests bitcoins are 'taxable vouchers'
Is bitcoin private money, a good or a voucher? CoinDesk looks at the UK government's stance on digital currency.
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UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor opens for business
New UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor is banking on watertight KYC rules and constant contact with regulators.
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How to buy bitcoins in the UK
We look at some of the best options for UK-based buyers interested in purchasing bitcoins.
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UK policy makers discuss bitcoin regulation at 10 Downing Street
The potential regulation of UK bitcoin companies was discussed at a meeting at the government's headquarters, 10 Downing Street.
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