UK widens digital asset money laundering rules to include NFTs
This week, the U.K. Treasury published a paper detailing proposed changes to ‘crypto’ supervision, expanding the FCA’s mandate and including NFTs in the bracket.
This week, the U.K. Treasury published a paper detailing proposed changes to ‘crypto’ supervision, expanding the FCA’s mandate and including NFTs in the bracket.
With Judge Mellor’s ruling on Thursday, COPA’s years-long campaign against Dr. Wright has come to a close—pending any appeal by Dr. Wright.
As the dust settles from Christen Ager-Hanssen’s failed takeover of blockchain technology hub nChain, attention is turning to his co-conspirators—some of whom might not have been aware of what they were doing at the time.
If you’re interested in blockchain utility, there’s no other place to be but at the London Blockchain Conference 2024 to explore how this tech can revolutionize the world. Grab your tickets now!
The flurry of public interest on the COPA v Wright trial in London has shone a light on the tricky concept of open justice, a bedrock principle of any democratic society.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 amends several other acts, such as extending existing asset confiscation and recovery powers to digital assets.
Meta is embroiled in a lawsuit set to be heard in 2026 brought by a legal academic in connection with the firm's alleged "unfair bargain with its users" related to data handling.
As the U.K. edges closer to a general election, the digital pound is becoming a contentious political issue amid mounting opposition from privacy lobbyists.
Rishi Sunak’s vision of the U.K. becoming a global hub for Bitcoin will likely come true, and the U.K. will be better off for the strict approach it has taken from the outset.
"Patient Passports" could be managed more efficiently if the records are stored on a blockchain that is cryptographically secured and verifiably accurate—like the BSV blockchain.
The COPA trial is reminiscent of the film "The Man in the White Suit," with not only the main character and Dr. Wright having similar fashion style but also seemingly foreshadowing his proceedings.
The £100 million funding will go toward upskilling workers for the AI era, launching nine new AI hubs, and training regulators, although the U.K. authorities have yet to figure out the regulation side.