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New Tool Lets Bitcoin Firms 'Ring Fence' Customer Funds
Two London bitcoin startups have unveiled a new system that "ring-fences" customer funds from other operations.
Coinfloor Launches Broker-Based UK Bitcoin Marketplace
London-based bitcoin exchange Coinfloor has announced the launch of a broker-based peer-to-peer marketplace.
Lloyd's Report: Bitcoin Will Always Be Risky
Bitcoin's security risk will "never be reduced to zero", according to a report released by insurance provider Lloyd’s today.
London Photographer Embarks on Bitcoin-Only Challenge
London-based photographer Abby Scarlet has embarked on a six month challenge during which she will only accept payment in bitcoin.
Bitcoin and Blockchain Up for Debate at FutureMoney Conference
Bitcoin’s consumer appeal and the technical promise of distributed ledgers were hotly debated topics during yesterday's FutureMoney event.
UBS to Research Blockchain Technology in London Lab
Swiss investment bank UBS will open a London-based research lab to explore the application of blockchain technology in the fintech industry.
CEX.IO Cuts Bitcoin Trading Fees Amid Mining Market Woes
Bitcoin exchange CEX.IO has revealed plans to cancel its trading fees for a one-week period amid mining market woes.
Treasury Report: UK's Bitcoin Startups React
This week's news that the UK government will seek to regulate digital currencies made waves in the local startup community.
UK Politician Exceeds Cryptocurrency Crowdfunding Target by 50%
Gulnar Hasnain, Green Party candidate for the London constituency of Vauxhall, has raised £1,500 through a cryptocurrency crowdfunding campaign.
