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Thinktank: UK Should Privatise the Pound and Embrace Cryptocurrency

Today's Institute of Economic Affairs report states that the UK should privatise the pound and replace it with cryptocurrencies.

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Markets

UK Charity Comic Relief Looking into Bitcoin Donations

The charity, which is best known for its 'Red Nose Day' telethon, is exploring the potential for cryptocurrency donations.

Red Nose Day

Markets

Why Did the Lloyd's Bitcoin Insurance Deal With Elliptic Vault Break Down?

The relationship between Lloyd’s of London and bitcoin storage service Elliptic Vault broke down just weeks after Elliptic's launch.

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Policy

UK Financial Regulator's New Initiative Encourages Bitcoin Innovation

The authority announced a new initiative which could boost the UK's bitcoin businesses and mark a major policy shift.

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Markets

Superbike Racer to Wear Bitcoin Logo at Isle of Man TT Classic

Diamond Circle will put bitcoin and company logos on the helmet of one Isle of Man TT motorcycle racer.

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SatoshiPoint to Launch Three New Bitcoin ATMs Across the UK

Britain's new bitcoin ATMs are installed and will go live this Friday in London and Bristol.

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Markets

Money Spinners: New Bitcoin ATM is Good News From China

This week: the latest bitcoin ATM installations, in China a new brand is born, and the DIY ATM.

BitOcean ATM

Markets

Bittylicious Adds Visa and MasterCard Credit Card Support

UK-based bitcoin buying service Bittylicious says the service will be initially limited to transactions in euros.

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Scottish Tech Store CeX Drops UK Pound for Bitcoin

The company's two-day promotion celebrates its new bitcoin payments option and Scotland's first bitcoin ATM.

CEX Bitcoin ATM

Markets

Investors and Traders Get a Lesson in Bitcoin at the British Museum

Cryptocurrencies as a fiat alternative, bitcoin technology and Bloomberg's latest move were discussed at a 'Future of Trading' debate.

The Future of Trading debate took place at the British Museum in London.