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UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments

The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

By Stan HigginsJul 11, 2017

Blockchain startup Nivaura has been granted "restricted" permission from a UK regulator to issue and administer financial instruments.

Bitcoin startup Bitwage, which focuses on the international payroll market, is expanding its European footprint with a launch in the UK.

By Stan HigginsJul 3, 2017

An official at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued cautionary comments amid a wave of new investment in the cryptocurrency market.

By Pete RizzoJun 19, 2017

One of the UK's top finance regulators is expanding its regulatory 'sandbox' to include more blockchain startups.

By Wolfie ZhaoJun 15, 2017

The issuer of a bitcoin exchange-traded note (ETN) based in Sweden has announced a new integration with UK investment service Hargreaves Lansdown.

By Stan HigginsJun 1, 2017

Derivatives giant CME Group and the UK's Royal Mint have revealed details about their plans to bridge the worlds of gold and blockchain.

By Amy CastorMay 23, 2017

HM Land Registry has revealed it is looking to test blockchain as part of a digitization effort called 'Digital Street'.

By Stan HigginsMay 12, 2017

After review, the UK central bank said today it will build the next version of its settlement system with distributed ledger tech in mind.

By Pete RizzoApr 12, 2017

The UK government said it envisions a role for blockchain as part of a broader digitization plan unveiled earlier this month.

By Stan HigginsMar 13, 2017

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