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Consensus 2017: CME Group, UK Royal Mint Detail Plans for Blockchain Gold
Derivatives giant CME Group and the UK's Royal Mint have revealed details about their plans to bridge the worlds of gold and blockchain.
UK Land Registry Plans to Test Blockchain in Digital Push
HM Land Registry has revealed it is looking to test blockchain as part of a digitization effort called 'Digital Street'.
Bank of England: Next-Gen Settlement System Will Be DLT Compatible
After review, the UK central bank said today it will build the next version of its settlement system with distributed ledger tech in mind.
UK Government Eyes Blockchain Trials in New Digital Strategy Push
The UK government said it envisions a role for blockchain as part of a broader digitization plan unveiled earlier this month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
