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Topic: [2014-08-06] RT: Bitcoin Britain: Jockeying for position as leader in cryptocurr (Read 649 times)

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Bitcoin Britain: Jockeying for position as leader in cryptocurrency innovation
http://rt.com/uk/178340-bitcoin-osborne-review-currency/

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The UK is looking into the potential of virtual currencies, such as bitcoin, as part of the country’s measures designed to ensure it becomes the “global leader of financial innovation.”

Chancellor George Osborne unveiled the plan, which includes possible regulation of virtual currencies.

"The government will look at the potential virtual and digital currencies have for achieving positive change and for encouraging innovation in our world leading financial sector, as well as the potential risks," the finance ministry said in a statement.
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