UK Digital Currency Association Launches as Local Community Voice
After months of behind-the-scenes work, the UK Digital Currency Association (UKDCA) announced its official launch on 24th March, a declaration that signifies it now has an incorporated entity, an operational website and established working groups. The UKDCA is most notable for its work consulting with the UK's tax body, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC), on its decision to eliminate added costs imposed on bitcoin trades earlier this March. The decision was championed by the international community as a progressive move by the HMRC. UKDCA member and Bullion Bitcoin owner Adam Cleary....
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