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Britain's Royal Mint Reveals Details on 'Live' Blockchain for Tracking Gold
At the London Blockchain Summit this week, the U.K.'s Royal Mint revealed details of its gold tracking blockchain, RMG, and hinted at plans to come.
UK Regulator: DLT Startups Are Being Denied Banking Services
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority found that DLT businesses do not receive loans from banks as much as other companies.
Moolah Exchange Founder Denies Fraud Charges in First Court Hearing
The trial of Ryan Kennedy, the controversial founder of the now-defunct dogecoin exchange Moolah, began in a UK court this week.
'Very High Risk': UK Finance Watchdog Issues Statement on ICOs
The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority is the latest in a wave of regulators to issue a formal warning on initial coin offerings.
UK Financial Regulator Builds Blockchain App on R3's Corda
The FCA, along with two major banks, has developed a mortgage transaction oversight app on top of R3's Corda platform.
Are Failing Currencies Boosting Crypto Interest? Investing.com Suggests Yes
A new study by Investing.com would seem to support a popular investment case made by cryptocurrency believers.
'Boiler Room' Crypto Scam Targeted by London Police
British police arrested an individual last week for allegedly fleecing would-be investors via a fake cryptocurrency investment scheme.
UK Police Want to Change the Law to Make Bitcoin Seizures Easier
A research office backed by a number of U.K. police groups has proposed changing the country’s laws to make seizing bitcoin holdings easier.
UK Government Seeks Blockchain Pitches for £8 Million Startup Competition
A U.K. government agency is seeking pitches from blockchain startups as part of a competition focused on digital health solutions.
Blockchain Startup Billon Nets €2 Million From EU Research Fund
A U.K. blockchain startup has received a notable grant to continue its work with the technology.
