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UK Cybercrime Watchdog: Surveillance Law Could Boost Digital Currency Use

A controversial intelligence law passed by the UK last year could drive increased digital currency use according to a new report.

By Stan HigginsJul 5, 2017

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UK Research Council to Award £3.6 Million in Blockchain Grants

A government organization in the UK is making millions in new grant money available to blockchain projects that meet its mission and mandate.

By Garrett KeirnsApr 12, 2017

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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.

By Stan HigginsMar 13, 2017

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UK Government Trials Blockchain Welfare Payments System

The UK government’s Department of Work and Pensions is spearheading an experiment in which a blockchain system is used to distribute welfare payments.

By Stan HigginsJul 7, 2016

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Mark Cuban says he sold most of his Bitcoin after failed hedge narrative 'disappointed' the billionaire

The billionaire investor said he sold most of his bitcoin after concluding the cryptocurrency failed to act as a hedge during recent geopolitical turmoil and dollar weakness.

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Ethereum’s identity crisis is deepening after high-profile 'brain drain' frustrates the community

What began earlier this week as shock over more exits of core figures has now evolved into something more existential, according to some community members.

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Crypto prediction markets are turning into dangerous national security risks, and Congress wants to ban them

Bubblemaps investigators led by Nicolas Vaiman, discovered 80 bets on Polymarket with a 98% win rate that he said is statistically impossible to achieve.

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U.S. CFTC secures deal with National Hockey League on prediction market safeguards

A new arrangement has been set between the derivatives regulator and professional hockey, following on the heels of a similar baseball agreement.

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