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Bank of England Economist Joins Ledger Journal Editorial Board

Ledger, a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to cryptocurrencies, has added a Bank of England economist and researcher to its editorial board.

By Daniel PalmerFeb 2, 2016

CoinDesk examines the most notable recommendations from a new report on distributed ledger tech issued by the UK's chief scientific adviser.

By Daniel PalmerJan 24, 2016

The Bank of England has launched a blockchain challenge, offering the winning students the possibility of a six-week paid internship.

Digital currencies were deemed a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorism financing in a report published last month by the UK government.

By Stan HigginsNov 18, 2015

George Osborne, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has issued new remarks about digital currencies.

An e-tailer is offering a $23,181 bounty to catch those who launched a DDoS attack against the firm's site before demanding a bitcoin ransom.

The economic secretary to the UK government's Treasury department has spoken about the benefits of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a public warning against Cryptoconomist Limited, a crypto investment firm.

Secco is a 'blockchain-inspired' challenger bank aiming to disrupt the sector "from the outside in".

By Grace CaffynOct 10, 2015

Imperial College London has established a research center dedicated to blockchain initiatives.

By Stan HigginsSep 28, 2015

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