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The UK Government's Official Archive Is Testing Blockchain
The official archive of the UK government is investigating blockchain technology in order to answer pressing questions related to archive management.
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By Christine Kim
Jun 6, 2018 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Jun 6, 2018
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UK Government Minister Calls for 'Proportionate' Crypto Rules
John Glen, the U.K. minister who oversees the financial sector, says regulation could lead to "a stable, flourishing" crypto exchange in London.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 26, 2018 at 2:30 a.m. UTC
Mar 26, 2018
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UK Government Announces New Cryptocurrency Research Effort
The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.
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By Leigh Cuen
Mar 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2018
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UK Crypto Trader Forced to Hand Over Bitcoin at Gunpoint
A British man who runs a cryptocurrency trading firm was yesterday forced at gunpoint to hand over an unknown quantity of bitcoin.
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By Sujha Sundararajan
Jan 29, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. UTC
Jan 29, 2018
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U.K. Won't Accept Cryptocurrency for Tax Bills, Minister Says
The U.K. government does plan to regulate exchanges and wallet providers, but won't intervene to help such startups get bank accounts.
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By Brady Dale
Nov 30, 2017 at 6:15 a.m. UTC
Nov 30, 2017
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UK Ministry of Justice: Blockchain Could Help Verify Crime Evidence
An official for the U.K. Ministry of Justice believes blockchain could help the government secure and verify digital evidence.
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By Nikhilesh De
Nov 3, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 3, 2017
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UK Cybercrime Watchdog: Surveillance Law Could Boost Digital Currency Use
A controversial intelligence law passed by the UK last year could drive increased digital currency use according to a new report.
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By Stan Higgins
Jul 5, 2017 at 9:40 p.m. UTC
Jul 5, 2017
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UK Research Council to Award £3.6 Million in Blockchain Grants
A government organization in the UK is making millions in new grant money available to blockchain projects that meet its mission and mandate.
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By Garrett Keirns
Apr 12, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
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UK Government Eyes Blockchain Trials in New Digital Strategy Push
The UK government said it envisions a role for blockchain as part of a broader digitization plan unveiled earlier this month.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 13, 2017 at 7:32 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2017
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UK Government Trials Blockchain Welfare Payments System
The UK government’s Department of Work and Pensions is spearheading an experiment in which a blockchain system is used to distribute welfare payments.
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By Stan Higgins
Jul 7, 2016 at 7:19 p.m. UTC
Jul 7, 2016
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