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UK Exchange Launches with Backing From Regulated E-Money Firm

The team behind an FCA-regulated e-money issuer has launched a bitcoin and litecoin exchange aimed at the UK market.

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Green Activist is First Mainstream UK Politician to Accept Bitcoin

London-based green activist Gulnar Hasnain has become the first mainstream political candidate to accept bitcoin in the UK.

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BBA, Payments Council Respond to UK 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies

The BBA and the Payments Council have published a response to the government's 'Call for Information' on digital currencies, issued last year.

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Yacuna Exchange Introduces Instant GBP Deposits for UK Customers

Cryptocurrency exchange Yacuna now allows UK-based customers to instantly deposit GBP in their accounts via SOFORT Banking.

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UK Treasury Committee MP: Bitcoin Doesn't Need New Laws

A member of the UK Parliament's Treasury Select Committee has said bitcoin is an "excellent" payment system that doesn't need a new set of rules.

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Bitcoin Industry Responds to UK Treasury's Call for Information

The UK Digital Currency Association and others have responded to the Treasury's public call for information on digital currencies.

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Bitcoin Startup CoinJar Cites Tax as Influence on UK Relocation

Australian bitcoin exchange and payment processor CoinJar is relocating its headquarters to London, citing a more favorable tax environment.

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UK Shadow Minister Outlines Bitcoin's Potential for Disruption

The UK's shadow minister for digital government believes bitcoin could take power away from big banks and put it back in the hands of consumers.

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eGifter Arrives in the European Gift Card Market

US-based online and mobile gift card company eGifter has announced its expansion into the UK, France and Germany.

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