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ForkLog 6 13.09.2023

BoE deputy governor outlines risks and benefits of cryptocurrencies

The technologies underlying cryptocurrencies have their advantages, and the digital pound could become an anchor for digital money. This was stated by the incoming Bank of England deputy governor, Sarah Breeden.

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ForkLog 6 11.09.2023

Briton who lost 7,500 BTC to sue Newport council

A Bitcoin investor is preparing to sue Newport City Council (United Kingdom) for refusing to excavate a landfill to search for the hard drive containing 7,500 BTC. The Telegraph reports.

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ForkLog 6 01.09.2023

Travel Rule comes into force in the United Kingdom

From September 1, UK-registered VASPs must comply with the FATF's Travel Rule, which requires monitoring of crypto transactions for AML purposes.

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ForkLog 3 22.08.2023

British university partners with AI project to tackle crypto markets

Imperial College London and AI-focused startup FluidAI announced a partnership to work on ‘solving serious problems in the digital assets market’.

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ForkLog 17 21.08.2023

Britain to spend $130m on AI chips

The British authorities will spend £100 million (~$130 million) on AI chips.

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ForkLog 8 14.08.2023

FCA reports approval of one in eight crypto-firm applications.

Of 291 applications under review since January 2020, the FCA has approved only 38 (13%).

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ForkLog 4 26.07.2023

UK crime agency seeks crypto-crime experts

The United Kingdom's National Crime Agency (NCA) has published two vacancies for experts in cryptocurrency-related crime.

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ForkLog 9 25.07.2023

UK regulator to examine Worldcoin’s activities

The UK Information Commissioners Office (ICO) will study the user verification process in Sam Altmans Worldcoin project.

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ForkLog 6 24.07.2023

British carpet retailer buys Bitcoin

A UK online carpet and flooring retailer Flooring Hut has converted its cash reserves into Bitcoin, the first cryptocurrency.

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ForkLog 10 23.07.2023

Ripple applies for UK regulator registration

Ripple filed an application with the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for registration as a cryptocurrency company. Cointelegraph reports, citing a company spokesperson.

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ForkLog 2 20.07.2023

Britain declines to classify cryptocurrencies as gambling

The British government rejected the idea of regulating cryptocurrencies as gambling instruments.

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ForkLog 3 18.07.2023

FCA Sets Out New Requirements for Crypto Advertising

Advertisements that violate crypto-asset advertising rules face unlimited fines and up to two years in prison. This follows from the special section of the FCA's new guidance.

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