Critics of the U.K. Online Safety Bill had pushed for amendments prior to passage, claiming the legislation could allow authorities a backdoor for end-to-end encryption
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UK House of Lords passes bill to seize stolen crypto
During the bill’s review phase, the House of Lords agreed on certain amendments to clarify its intent of targeting monetary proceeds from fraud or other
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UK financial watchdog could give crypto firms until January 2024 for marketing compliance
Companies offering crypto services to U.K. residents have an Oct. 8 deadline to run “clear, fair and not misleading” marketing campaigns, but some could have
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The UK releases key ambitions for global AI summit
The officials in the U.K. released their priorities for the upcoming global AI summit during which they plan to focus on risk and policy.
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Julian Assange campaign to hold metaverse political rally against extradition
Julian Assange is currently locked in a London jail fighting a four-year court battle against his extradition to the US.
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UK considers blanket ban on crypto investment cold calls
The U.K. Treasury has released a consultation paper to understand the grassroots-level impact of a blanket ban on cold calls related to financial services and
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