
United Kingdom
UK’s digital pound faces trust concerns and political opposition
As the U.K. edges closer to a general election, the digital pound is becoming a contentious political issue amid mounting...
Digital asset firms continue to flounder in face of strict UK regulations
Rishi Sunak’s vision of the U.K. becoming a global hub for Bitcoin will likely come true, and the U.K. will...
Patient passports are better on blockchain
"Patient Passports" could be managed more efficiently if the records are stored on a blockchain that is cryptographically secured and...
UK pledges $126M for AI research and training
The £100 million funding will go toward upskilling workers for the AI era, launching nine new AI hubs, and training...
Incoming EU and UK laws up the stakes for anti-competitive US big tech
The days of U.S. tech bullying the ‘little guys’ around the globe may be numbered, at least in the EU...
BOE and UK Treasury praise potential of CBDCs, remain undecided on ‘digital pound’
The Bank of England and the U.K. Treasury remain undecided about the necessity of a CBDC in the U.K. but...