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UK Parliament Hearing to Highlight Government Blockchain Applications

A UK House of Lords committee will meet next week to hear testimony from academics and representatives of the blockchain industry.

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How the 'Brexit' Could Impact the UK's Blockchain Influence

Momentum around the UK’s rapidly growing blockchain industry could slow following the 'Brexit' vote, experts say.

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Bank of England Explores Blockchain, Says Digital Currency is Far Off

The Bank of England is continuing to explore distributed ledger technology as part of a wider embrace of financial technology.

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Ransomware Concerns Prompt UK Businesses to Buy Bitcoins, Survey Finds

A number of IT companies in the UK are stocking up on bitcoins in the event of a ransomware infection, according to a recent survey.

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UK Government Awards £248k for Ethereum Prototype

The UK government has awarded £248k to a startup that is building a cross-border payments tool using Ethereum.

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UK Government Could Track Student Loans and Grants with Blockchain

The UK government is looking at the use of blockchains to track student loans and public grants.

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UK Treasury Won't Seek AML Rules for Bitcoin Wallet Providers

The UK Treasury has said in a new report that it won’t impose AML rules on digital currency wallet providers in a bid to avoid regulatory burdens.

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What Circle's UK E-Money License Means for Bitcoin and Blockchain

Industry commentators weigh in on the impact of Circle's new e-money license in the UK.

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IEEE to Talk Blockchain Tech at Cloud Computing Oxford-Con

An Oxford University event for computing professionals will explore applications for blockchain tech in cloud computing.

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Researchers Propose Blockchain for Central Banks But Bank of England Not Involved

Researchers have proposed a new kind of cryptocurrency that puts a central bank in control of the network but retains a transparent ledger.

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