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eBay UK to Allow Sale of Virtual Currency from 10th February

On 10th February, eBay will launch a dedicated Virtual Currency category on eBay Classifieds in the UK.

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Will UK Tax Authority HMRC Reclassify Bitcoin as 'Private Currency'?

The UK authority is likely to reclassify bitcoin as a 'private currency' and thus significantly reduce its tax liability.

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London Man Attempts to Trademark Bitcoin

A man from Leyton, East London is attempting to trademark the word “Bitcoin” in the United Kingdom.

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Barclays Bank Takes GBP Deposits For New UK Bitcoin Exchange Bit121

Barclays now takes sterling deposits that can be used on new UK bitcoin exchange Bit121.

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Mel B Spices Up Record Sales With Bitcoin

The former Spice Girl will be the first artist to accept bitcoin payments for her new single.

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UK Tax Authority HMRC Rethinks Stance on Bitcoin

HM Revenue and Customs has backtracked on its previous classification of bitcoin as a taxable 'voucher'.

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British Island Wants to Make Physical Bitcoins with UK Royal Mint Deal

A tiny island in the English Channel, Alderney, wants to become a bitcoin financial services center.

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UK Bitcoin-Buying Service Bittylicious Adds Feathercoin

Bittylicious, a UK platform that supplies buyers with bitcoins at a premium price, will sell feathercoins in December.

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Man Accidentally Sends £4m of Bitcoins to Landfill

A man from Newport, Wales, recently realised he accidentally threw away £4m worth of bitcoins.

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Bitcoin in the UK: HMRC suggests bitcoins are 'taxable vouchers'

Is bitcoin private money, a good or a voucher? CoinDesk looks at the UK government's stance on digital currency.

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