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Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron Praises Blockchain Tech

Former UK prime minister David Cameron has said that blockchain tech could help improve financial inclusion and government transparency.

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Major UK Telecom Seeks Blockchain Security Patent

One of the UK's largest telecoms, BT, is seeking a patent for a security system aimed at preventing malicious attacks on blockchains.

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UK Exchange Coinfloor Embraces 'No-Fee' Bitcoin Trading

The world's largest GBP bitcoin exchange has announced it will adopt a 'no-fee' trading policy starting later this week.

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BitX Rebrands as Luno, Reveals Bitcoin Sandbox Project

Bitcoin startup BitX is changing its name to Luno, as it switched focus to the European market.

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1,000-Year-Old Royal Mint Will Soon Launch Blockchain Gold Trading

Britain's ancient Royal Mint is to launch blockchain trading of gold derivatives in cost cutting exercise.

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UK Regulator Adds 9 Blockchain Startups to Fintech 'Sandbox'

Nine blockchain startups have joined a fintech 'sandbox' run by one of the UK's top finance regulators.

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Could Bitcoin Be the Future of Blockchain Post Trade?

Conventional thinking about blockchain technology's use in stock markets may be wrong, according to one academic.

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UK Dependency Adjusts Laws for Digital Currency

The UK crown dependency of Jersey is pushing ahead with its digital currency legislative plans.

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Funding Question Looms for R3 Ahead of London Meeting

Sources suggest R3's fundraising could become a topic at a client meeting scheduled for London this week.

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UK Blockchain Projects Near Regulatory Approval

UK regulators are reportedly moving forward with efforts that would find blockchain firms exiting a FinTech sandbox program.

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