United Kingdom
Children's Heart Charity Receives $48K in Crypto Donations
The Children’s Heart Unit Fund, which supports children with cardiac ailments, received the crypto donations using The Giving Block platform.
Bitcoin App Bottle Pay Shuts Down Over Impending EU Money-Laundering Laws
Bottle Pay is shutting down, citing the EU's new AML rules, which could compel crypto wallet providers to collect KYC info from users starting next month.
Is It Time for a Blockchain Brexit?
The U.K. is on the brink of a previously unthinkable 'hard Brexit' from the European Union. A solution could be found in the capabilities of blockchain.
As No-Deal Brexit Looms, UK Blockchain Startups Are Weighing Options
The U.K. is on the cusp of leaving the E.U., sparking concern for blockchain startups working within a government-run regulatory sandbox.
The UK Government's Official Archive Is Testing Blockchain
The official archive of the UK government is investigating blockchain technology in order to answer pressing questions related to archive management.
UK Government Minister Calls for 'Proportionate' Crypto Rules
John Glen, the U.K. minister who oversees the financial sector, says regulation could lead to "a stable, flourishing" crypto exchange in London.
UK Government Announces New Cryptocurrency Research Effort
The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.
UK Crypto Trader Forced to Hand Over Bitcoin at Gunpoint
A British man who runs a cryptocurrency trading firm was yesterday forced at gunpoint to hand over an unknown quantity of bitcoin.
U.K. Won't Accept Cryptocurrency for Tax Bills, Minister Says
The U.K. government does plan to regulate exchanges and wallet providers, but won't intervene to help such startups get bank accounts.
UK Ministry of Justice: Blockchain Could Help Verify Crime Evidence
An official for the U.K. Ministry of Justice believes blockchain could help the government secure and verify digital evidence.
