New York seems to be lagging behind due to the recent release BitLicense of the final version

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London is fast becoming a global hub for development of innovations using digital currency Bitcoin. City institutions including the Bank of England, Barclays, UBS and Goldman Sachs are all looking into the potential for using Bitcoin to speed up processes in traditional finance.

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http://www.cityam.com/218965/london-takes-lead-bitcoin-innovation