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Markets

Alpha Technology Blames PayPal Dispute for ASIC Delivery Delay

Manchester mining outfit Alpha Technology has missed its July delivery target, citing technical problems and a dispute with PayPal.

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Markets

Elliptic Raises $2 Million in Funding for Bitcoin Vault Services

The UK-based bitcoin storage firm has announced $2m in new funding led by Octopus Investments.

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Markets

Coinfloor Boosts UK Deposit Speeds In Customer Satisfaction Bid

Coinfloor is now accepting deposits from the UK via local bank transfer as part of a customer satisfaction effort.

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Markets

ZipZap Resumes Cash-to-Bitcoin Services for UK Shoppers

ZipZap has formally reinstated its bitcoin buying service at more than 20,000 retail locations in the UK.

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Markets

Could Jersey Rival Bali as the Next Bitcoin Island?

A group of business leaders have launched a scheme to develop the British Crown dependency as a 'Bitcoin Isle'.

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Markets

Cai-Capital Opens Up UK Property to Foreign Cryptocurrency Investors

The company is offering international investors the chance to buy UK properties with an extensive range of digital currencies.

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Thinktank: UK Should Privatise the Pound and Embrace Cryptocurrency

Today's Institute of Economic Affairs report states that the UK should privatise the pound and replace it with cryptocurrencies.

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Markets

UK Charity Comic Relief Looking into Bitcoin Donations

The charity, which is best known for its 'Red Nose Day' telethon, is exploring the potential for cryptocurrency donations.

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Markets

Why Did the Lloyd's Bitcoin Insurance Deal With Elliptic Vault Break Down?

The relationship between Lloyd’s of London and bitcoin storage service Elliptic Vault broke down just weeks after Elliptic's launch.

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Policy

UK Financial Regulator's New Initiative Encourages Bitcoin Innovation

The authority announced a new initiative which could boost the UK's bitcoin businesses and mark a major policy shift.

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