United Kingdom - A Bitcoin Paradise
Different states in the United States of America have different stances against Bitcoin and other digital currencies. While some states like Texas view Bitcoin favorably, there are others like New York which are hell-bent on making things tough for Bitcoin based startups and businesses. Meanwhile across the Atlantic Ocean in the United Kingdom, it is a completely different story. Unlike other countries, the United Kingdom is showing all signs of becoming the global hub for the Bitcoin industry. Starting from the way HM Treasury handled the initial proposals for introducing digital....
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