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BTC to DLT: Why Aren't Banks Giving Blockchain Startups Accounts?
A recent report by the FCA recognized that cryptocurrency startups have a hard time getting bank accounts. CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson looks at why.
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UK Financial Regulator Builds Blockchain App on R3's Corda
The FCA, along with two major banks, has developed a mortgage transaction oversight app on top of R3's Corda platform.
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UK Financial Regulator Calls for Caution on Cryptocurrency Investing
An official at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued cautionary comments amid a wave of new investment in the cryptocurrency market.
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UK Finance Watchdog Adds More Blockchain Startups to Regulatory Sandbox
One of the UK's top finance regulators is expanding its regulatory 'sandbox' to include more blockchain startups.
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UK Regulator Adds 9 Blockchain Startups to Fintech 'Sandbox'
Nine blockchain startups have joined a fintech 'sandbox' run by one of the UK's top finance regulators.
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UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain 'Space' to Grow
The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.
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Citi Digital Chief: Bitcoin's Economics Are Flawed
Citi's head of digital strategy doesn't think bitcoin is ready for mass adoption, speaking at a panel organised by his bank in London.
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George Osborne Unveils UK Plans to Explore Bitcoin
Chancellor George Osborne has announced a new initiative to explore the potential role of cryptocurrencies in Britain's economy.
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UK Financial Regulator's New Initiative Encourages Bitcoin Innovation
The authority announced a new initiative which could boost the UK's bitcoin businesses and mark a major policy shift.
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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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