U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.

Coinbase Approved For Principal Visa Membership
Coinbase Approved For Principal Visa Membership
February 19, 2020  |  Cryptocurrency

The Silicon Valley cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has become the first pure-play crypto startup to earn approval as a Visa principal member, the company said in...

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SumUp, Mastercard Intro Business Payments Card
SumUp, Mastercard Intro Business Payments Card
February 18, 2020  |  B2B Payments

U.K. FinTech SumUp is launching its first card for business payments, in partnership with Mastercard, SumUp announced in a blog post on Tuesday (Feb. 18). ...

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N26’s UK Customers Scramble After Bank’s Exit
N26’s UK Customers Scramble After Bank’s Exit
February 18, 2020  |  Brexit

Online bank N26‘s decision to exit the U.K. has customers feeling left behind, CNBC reported. The Berlin-based digital bank said it would not be able...

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In the UK, (More) Web Content Regulation Looms
In the UK, (More) Web Content Regulation Looms
February 17, 2020  |  Regulation

In the U.K., increased regulation over content delivered online through platforms may be on the horizon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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N26 Exits UK Post Brexit
N26 Exits UK Post Brexit
February 11, 2020  |  Brexit

FinTech bank N26, based in Germany, will no longer operate in the U.K. following Brexit, according to reports. N26 customers will need to transfer deposits, spend...

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UK Will Use Border Controls After Brexit For EU Imports
UK Will Use Border Controls After Brexit For EU Imports
February 10, 2020  |  Brexit

The U.K. said it is going to start putting import controls on goods coming in from the European Union after the Brexit transition finishes at...

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UK FinTech Seeks License To Bank Crypto Firms
UK FinTech Seeks License To Bank Crypto Firms
February 10, 2020  |  B2B Payments

London FinTech startup DAG Global is going after the first merchant bank license in the U.K. that serves cryptocurrency businesses, multiple reports indicated on Monday...

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Nissan Breaks Record For UK’s Farthest Self-Driving Journey
Nissan Breaks Record For UK’s Farthest Self-Driving Journey
February 05, 2020  |  Intelligence of Things

A driverless Nissan Leaf drove 230 miles across England in the most extensive and complicated journey in the country, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Feb. 5)....

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UK Watchdog Seeks Tighter Grip On US Big Tech
UK Watchdog Seeks Tighter Grip On US Big Tech
February 03, 2020  |  Regulation

The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is pushing for more leeway to go after U.S. Big Tech firms in the wake of Brexit, the...

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