United Kingdom

Swiss backs digital ID as UK critics flag risks for elderly
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8 October, 2025

Swiss backs digital ID as UK critics flag risks for elderly

Switzerland moves ahead with a national digital ID after a close vote, while the U.K. face criticism over fears the...
Bank of England governor sees potential in stablecoins
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6 October, 2025

Bank of England governor sees potential in stablecoins

BoE's Andrew Bailey says stablecoins can drive payment innovation and reduce U.K. bank reliance if they meet strict safeguards to...
Morocco, UNDP drive digital hub as biometrics reshape travel
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6 October, 2025

Morocco, UNDP drive digital hub as biometrics reshape travel

Morocco and the UNDP launch the D4SD Hub to lead regional digital transformation, as biometrics and digital wallets reshape the...
UK convicts 2 foreigners in record crypto laundering case
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2 October, 2025

UK convicts 2 foreigners in record crypto laundering case

A British court has convicted two people over a £5.5 billion BTC scam, marking the world's biggest crypto seizure after...
UK Finance group launches pilot for tokenized sterling deposits.
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2 October, 2025

UK Finance group launches pilot for tokenized sterling deposits.

UK Finance launches a pilot for tokenized sterling deposits, boosting transaction speed, security, and efficiency in the U.K. banking sector.
Digital ID rollout set as UK targets illegal migration
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1 October, 2025

Digital ID rollout set as UK targets illegal migration

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirms plans for a mandatory digital ID by 2029, aimed at curbing illegal immigration and...
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