Argo Blockchain becomes the First Crypto Mining Firm on London Stock...
UK-based cryptocurrency mining company, Argo Blockchain has become the first cryptocurrency company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. The mining company has...
UK: City of London Police to Get Cryptocurrency Training
Officers from the City of London will participate in a new training regime to boost its readiness against financial crimes involving cryptocurrencies. The new...
Bank of England Says its Upgraded Payment Systems will Support Blockchain...
In a bid to promote blockchain technology, the Bank of England (BoE) will include support for blockchain-based financial technology firms to the proposed upgrade...
Law Reform Research for the Use of Blockchain Smart Contracts begins...
UK Law Commission, an independent body established by the British Parliament has launched a research project for investigating reforms into blockchain-based smart contracts. The...
UK’s Financial Regulator Accepts 29 Innovative Startups Into Its Fintech ‘Sandbox’...
Following the worldwide acceptance of blockchain technology, the United Kingdom’s financial regulator – the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now acknowledged the potential the...
Revolut adds support for Cryptocurrency including Ripple (XRP) and Bitcoin Cash...
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts were given another reason to rejoice as Revolut payment app included support for cryptocurrencies including Ripple (XRP) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). The...
Bank of England Issues Working Paper on Digital Currencies
The Bank of England has published a working paper guiding the activities of bank staff. The staff working paper outlines the various possible risks...
UK Forex Operator, LMAX launches first Cryptocurrency Exchange for Institutional Investors
LMAX, a London-based foreign exchange trading operator, announced Monday, May 21st that it would launch a cryptocurrency trading platform that would target institutional investors...
UK-based Crypto Trading Platform Launches Ethereum Futures Contracts
A UK-based cryptocurrency trading platform, Crypto Facility is launching its first Ethereum Futures contracts. The firm announced this on Friday, 11th May. Crypto Facilities...
British Crypto Trading Platforms Call On MPs to Enforce Regulations
CryptoUK (a trade group that is self-regulated and dedicated to the crypto industry), has asked for regulatory oversight for the cryptocurrency trading platforms in...
CryptoUK Trade Association calls for Favourable Cryptocurrency Regulations
A UK based self-regulatory trade association for the United Kingdom’s cryptocurrency sector CryptoUK has advocated for favorable regulations in the industry. The association made...
British Energy Firm, Centrica Develops Blockchain-based Energy Trading System
British energy firm Centrica is partnering with LO3 a blockchain startup to launch a local energy management system which would enable electricity users to...
UK Firm Verv completes first Solar energy trade using blockchain tech
Across the world, innovative technology powered by blockchain is been designed to help tackle contemporary challenges people face. Just recently, an engineering firm Verv...
Bank of England Unveils Proof-of-Concept for Blockchain Data Privacy – Blockchain...
The British apex bank, Bank of England (BoE) has published a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) document on its website which explores how blockchain technology can be used...
UK’s Financial Regulator plans to review Cryptocurrency policy later this year
United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has released its annual business plan which contains a plan to develop a cryptocurrency policy later this year. The...
Bank of England will Set Up New Payment System using Innovative...
The Bank of England has published a blueprint to indicate its vision for a renewed Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) service. The new service...
Ireland’s Finance Department Plans Blockchain Working Group
Amidst the call for increased regulations and more stringent control of the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, Ireland has taken a bold move to establish...
UK to Launch a Crypto Assets Task Force
Philip Hammond, the U.K Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced that the United Kingdom Government is about to set-up a Crypto Assets Task Force. The...
U.K. Parliament Launch Cryptocurrency Inquiry ahead of possible Regulation
The Treasury Committee of the UK parliament has announced that they will begin an inquiry into cryptocurrency and blockchain to understand the risks, benefits...
Cryptocurrency inquiry launched by UK Treasury
Cryptocurrency inquiry launched by UK Treasury: Authorities all over the world are trying to get to the bottom of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Many...