UK
Bank of England Launches Search for Blockchain-Savvy Interns
The Bank of England has launched a blockchain challenge, offering the winning students the possibility of a six-week paid internship.
UK Treasury: Digital Currencies Pose Lowest Money Laundering Risk
Digital currencies were deemed a “low” risk for money laundering and terrorism financing in a report published last month by the UK government.
George Osborne: Digital Currencies Could 'Play Big Part' in Finance
George Osborne, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has issued new remarks about digital currencies.
E-Tailer Offers $23,000 to Catch DDoS Attackers Demanding Bitcoin
An e-tailer is offering a $23,181 bounty to catch those who launched a DDoS attack against the firm's site before demanding a bitcoin ransom.
UK Government Highlights Benefits of Blockchain Tech
The economic secretary to the UK government's Treasury department has spoken about the benefits of digital currencies and blockchain technology.
UK Regulator Warns Against Crypto Investment Firm
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a public warning against Cryptoconomist Limited, a crypto investment firm.
Meet Secco: The UK’s ‘Blockchain-Inspired’ Challenger Bank
Secco is a 'blockchain-inspired' challenger bank aiming to disrupt the sector "from the outside in".
Imperial College London Opens Cryptocurrency Research Center
Imperial College London has established a research center dedicated to blockchain initiatives.
Bank of England Economist Proposes National Digital Currency
The Bank of England’s top economist has suggested that a digital currency based on bitcoin could alleviate monetary policy problems.
Innovate Finance to Open Blockchain Tech Research Lab
London-based Innovate Finance is opening a blockchain lab in partnership with UK government and IBM-founded Hartree Centre.
