UK

'Boiler Room' Crypto Scam Targeted by London Police

British police arrested an individual last week for allegedly fleecing would-be investors via a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme.

By Stan HigginsAug 16, 2017

A research office backed by a number of U.K. police groups has proposed changing the country’s laws to make seizing bitcoin holdings easier.

By Stan HigginsAug 10, 2017

A U.K. government agency is seeking pitches from blockchain startups as part of a competition focused on digital health solutions.

By Stan HigginsJul 31, 2017

A U.K. blockchain startup has received a notable grant to continue its work with the technology.

By Wolfie ZhaoJul 21, 2017

The leading judge in England and Wales has said U.K. law may need to be updated to account for blockchain-based smart contracts.

By Stan HigginsJul 14, 2017

Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.

By Jonathan KeaneJul 13, 2017

The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

By Stan HigginsJul 11, 2017

Blockchain startup Nivaura has been granted "restricted" permission from a UK regulator to issue and administer financial instruments.

Bitcoin startup Bitwage, which focuses on the international payroll market, is expanding its European footprint with a launch in the UK.

By Stan HigginsJul 3, 2017

An official at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued cautionary comments amid a wave of new investment in the cryptocurrency market.

By Pete RizzoJun 19, 2017

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