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7 Politicians in Support of Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk looks at some of the high-profile politicians embracing bitcoin and blockchain technology to date.

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UK Trade Mission Brings Bitcoin and FinTech to Southeast Asia

Last week, wallet provider Blockchain represented the bitcoin industry in an official government trade mission.

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Would an Encryption Ban Kill the UK's Bitcoin Businesses?

What impact, if any, would a UK encryption ban have on bitcoin businesses? A few company representatives have spoken out about the government's plans.

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Coinfloor Launches Broker-Based UK Bitcoin Marketplace

London-based bitcoin exchange Coinfloor has announced the launch of a broker-based peer-to-peer marketplace.

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Silicon Valley Bank: UK Should Regulate Digital Currency Firms

The UK government should regulate activity in the cryptocurrency space and help to create global legislation, according to Silicon Valley Bank.

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RBS Trials Ripple as Part of £3.5 Billion Tech Revamp

RBS confirmed it is undertaking a proof-of-concept with Ripple technology, following a high-profile payments mishap earlier this month.

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Home Office: UK Should Create a Crime-Fighting Cryptocurrency

The UK Home Office believes the government should consider creating its own digital currency that increases the traceability of transactions.

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Welshman Pleads Guilty to Silk Road 2.0 Drug Offences

A 29 year-old man in Wales has pleaded guilty to five drug charges related to the Silk Road 2.0 marketplace, but did not make a deal with prosecutors.

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MasterCard: Digital Currency’s Risks Outweigh the Benefits

The risks presented by digital currencies far outweigh the benefits, MasterCard has claimed.

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