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Home Office: UK Should Create a Crime-Fighting Cryptocurrency
The UK Home Office believes the government should consider creating its own digital currency that increases the traceability of transactions.
EBA: 51% Attack Remains Bitcoin’s Biggest Problem
Bitcoin’s biggest problem is still the threat of a 51% attack, according to Dr Dirk Haubrich of the European Banking Authority (EBA).
MasterCard: Digital Currency’s Risks Outweigh the Benefits
The risks presented by digital currencies far outweigh the benefits, MasterCard has claimed.
Accenture: UK Government Should Regulate Bitcoin Wallets
The UK government should apply regulation to bitcoin wallets, multinational management consulting company Accenture has advised.
Citi: UK Government Should Create Own Digital Currency
Citi has told the UK government it should consider creating its own digital currency, a newly obtained document has revealed.
Circle Raises $50 Million With Goldman Sachs Support
Circle has closed a $50m funding round and announced the launch of new account features that enable customers to hold, send and receive US dollars.
Bitcoin Custodian Elliptic Makes Final of SWIFT Startup Competition
Bitcoin custodian Elliptic has been selected to compete for a $50,000 prize in the Startup Challenge Finale at SWIFT’s Sibos conference.
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Exchange in the UK
Bitcoin wallet, exchange and merchant services provider Coinbase has launched in the UK.
Barclays Data Officer Praises Blockchain Tech at SWIFT Forum
Blockchain technology is potentially “transformative”, according to Usama Fayyad, chief data officer at Barclays.
US Police Officer Charged with Receiving Stolen Bitcoin Miners
A New Jersey police officer has been arrested and charged with receiving stolen property after allegedly selling stolen bitcoin mining equipment.
