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Major UK Banks Face Backlash After Withdrawal Limits and Delays
Customers are reporting difficulty obtaining their cash due to contentious policy changes and service interruptions.
University of Cumbria First in UK to Accept Bitcoin
The university will accept bitcoin payments for two new programmes linked to the study of cryptocurrencies and complementary currencies.
UK's Official Financial Compensation Fund 'Doesn't Cover Digital Currencies'
The UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme has warned it won't compensate lost digital currencies such as bitcoin and litecoin.
Picturesque English Farm Takes Bitcoin for Wedding Parties
The farm's owner, John Michell, runs seminars at the venue which introduce the digital currency to would-be bitcoin investors.
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.
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.
London Man Attempts to Trademark Bitcoin
A man from Leyton, East London is attempting to trademark the word “Bitcoin” in the United Kingdom.
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.
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.
UK Tax Authority HMRC Rethinks Stance on Bitcoin
HM Revenue and Customs has backtracked on its previous classification of bitcoin as a taxable 'voucher'.
