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UK Treasury Issues 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies

The UK Treasury is to examine digital currencies to better understand the risks and benefits offered by the technology.

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CoinCorner Now Accepts Debit and Credit Cards for Bitcoin Purchases

British bitcoin exchange CoinCorner now allows clients to purchase bitcoin and two altcoins with debit/credit cards.

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UK Digital Currency Association Elects Inaugural Board

The UK Digital Currency Association has announced the results of its first official board elections.

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Bittylicious Extends Credit Card Payments to Altcoin Buyers

UK digital currency brokerage Bittylicious is now allowing altcoin buyers to pay with credit cards.

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New Challengers Seek Election to UK Digital Currency Group Board

UK digital currency non-profit group, the UKDCA, will hold its first board elections this week, replacing an interim board.

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Instabill Extends Banking Lifeline to Isle of Man Bitcoin Startups

High-risk merchant account specialist Instabill is now offering banking services to the Isle of Man.

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Inside London's First Bitcoin Co-Working Space

A co-working space exclusively for those running cryptocurrency projects and companies is up and running in London.

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FinTech Manifesto: Government Should Make UK Bitcoin-Friendly

Startups and VCs have backed a new manifesto outlining a number of bitcoin-friendly recommendations for the UK's FinTech industry.

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George Osborne Unveils UK Plans to Explore Bitcoin

Chancellor George Osborne has announced a new initiative to explore the potential role of cryptocurrencies in Britain's economy.

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UK Lifeboat Service Now Testing Bitcoin Donations

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, informally known as the UK's fourth emergency service, is now trialling bitcoin donations.

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