Britcoin, the first British bitcoin exchange opens

The launch of Britcoin on March 27, 2011, was a notable event in the history of Bitcoin, as it represented the first Bitcoin exchange for the British Pound Sterling (GBP).
 

The platform known as Britcoin, it was the first exchange to allow direct trading between Bitcoin and GBP, providing UK residents with a local option for engaging in Bitcoin transactions.

By offering a direct GBP to Bitcoin exchange, Britcoin facilitated easier access for British users to enter the cryptocurrency market without the need for currency conversion to USD or other currencies.