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Mel B Spices Up Record Sales With Bitcoin

The former Spice Girl will be the first artist to accept bitcoin payments for her new single.

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UK Tax Authority HMRC Rethinks Stance on Bitcoin

HM Revenue and Customs has backtracked on its previous classification of bitcoin as a taxable 'voucher'.

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British Island Wants to Make Physical Bitcoins with UK Royal Mint Deal

A tiny island in the English Channel, Alderney, wants to become a bitcoin financial services center.

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UK Bitcoin-Buying Service Bittylicious Adds Feathercoin

Bittylicious, a UK platform that supplies buyers with bitcoins at a premium price, will sell feathercoins in December.

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Man Accidentally Sends £4m of Bitcoins to Landfill

A man from Newport, Wales, recently realised he accidentally threw away £4m worth of bitcoins.

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Bitcoin in the UK: HMRC suggests bitcoins are 'taxable vouchers'

Is bitcoin private money, a good or a voucher? CoinDesk looks at the UK government's stance on digital currency.

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UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor opens for business

New UK bitcoin exchange Coinfloor is banking on watertight KYC rules and constant contact with regulators.

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How to Buy Bitcoin in the UK

We look at some of the best options for UK-based buyers interested in purchasing bitcoins.

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Policy

UK policy makers discuss bitcoin regulation at 10 Downing Street

The potential regulation of UK bitcoin companies was discussed at a meeting at the government's headquarters, 10 Downing Street.

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HMRC: UK bitcoin exchanges don’t have to register under money laundering regulations

Bitcoin exchanges operating in the UK do not have to register with HM Revenue & Customs under money laundering regulations.

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