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UK Central Bank Tests Ripple’s Interledger Protocol for Cross-Border Payments
The UK’s central bank has released new details about a proof-of-concept it has developed in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
Bitcoin + Post-Trade? Nivaura Exits Stealth to Help Banks Use Open Blockchains
Blockchain startup Nivaura has been granted "restricted" permission from a UK regulator to issue and administer financial instruments.
Bitcoin Payroll Startup Bitwage Launches UK Services
Bitcoin startup Bitwage, which focuses on the international payroll market, is expanding its European footprint with a launch in the UK.
UK Financial Regulator Calls for Caution on Cryptocurrency Investing
An official at the UK's Financial Conduct Authority has issued cautionary comments amid a wave of new investment in the cryptocurrency market.
UK Finance Watchdog Adds More Blockchain Startups to Regulatory Sandbox
One of the UK's top finance regulators is expanding its regulatory 'sandbox' to include more blockchain startups.
UK Asset Manager Integrates Exchange-Traded Bitcoin Product
The issuer of a bitcoin exchange-traded note (ETN) based in Sweden has announced a new integration with UK investment service Hargreaves Lansdown.
Consensus 2017: CME Group, UK Royal Mint Detail Plans for Blockchain Gold
Derivatives giant CME Group and the UK's Royal Mint have revealed details about their plans to bridge the worlds of gold and blockchain.
UK Land Registry Plans to Test Blockchain in Digital Push
HM Land Registry has revealed it is looking to test blockchain as part of a digitization effort called 'Digital Street'.
Bank of England: Next-Gen Settlement System Will Be DLT Compatible
After review, the UK central bank said today it will build the next version of its settlement system with distributed ledger tech in mind.
UK Government Eyes Blockchain Trials in New Digital Strategy Push
The UK government said it envisions a role for blockchain as part of a broader digitization plan unveiled earlier this month.
