Written question asked by Mark Hoban (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 October 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 November 2014. It was answered by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 November 2014 on behalf of the Treasury.
Currencies
- Question
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To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make an assessment of the ability of businesses using digital currencies to open a UK bank account.
- Answer
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On 3 November the Treasury published a Call for Information on digital currencies. This Call for Information asks whether there are currently barriers to digital currency businesses setting up in the UK, and will consider access to UK bank accounts as part of this.
In October, the Financial Conduct Authority launched its Innovation Hub to provide support to innovative businesses. It has identified helping innovators access bank accounts as an area of priority.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 212669
- Session
- 2014-15
- Subjects
- Currencies
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