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 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...
U.K. Lawmakers Push for Government Regulations For Crypto Markets, ICOs
The treasury committee of the U.K. parliament has called for a more direct regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies by the government. On Wednesday, September 19, the...
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 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...
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...
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...
Experts’ take: Can Blockchain Adoption Help With UK–EU Relations Post-Brexit?
Philip Hammond, UK’s finance minister said at the Conservative Party conference said that blockchain—and other distributed ledger technologies—may help solve the UK-Ireland border issue...
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...
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...
Promising Blockchain Firm Faces Insolvency in the UK; Seeks Buyer
SETL, a London-based blockchain startup has filed for insolvency in the United Kingdom, a development that has sent chills down the spine of blockchain...
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...
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...
Blockchain Startups Reshaping Energy Industry
Blockchain has been affecting all the other industries like Finance and Energy. Every day we can see a new blockchain startup trying to reshape...
British MP McGovern on cryptocurrency regulations and Bitcoin: We have all...
Bitcoin LATEST - is a crackdown imminent? MP warns regulators are NOT moving fast enough. BITCOIN price plunged in 2018 after regulators and banks...
SEC Prepares ‘Fool’s Guide’ On ICOs to Clarify Which Tokens are...
As governments look to define their regulatory stance on Cryptocurrency and Initial Coin Offerings, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has promised to...
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...
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...
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...
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...