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Sir Keir Starmer's 'Mr Fixit' is likely to be a recipe for conflict

Sir Keir Starmer’s ‘Mr Fixit’ is likely to be a recipe for conflict

After a torrid time before the summer break, Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his inner circle again on the first day back. This has become something...

While the West regulates crypto and AI, Singapore innovates

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While the West regulates crypto and AI, Singapore innovates

While Europe and the US debate AI and crypto rules, Singapore deploys live systems in hospitals and refines its crypto licensing through targeted enforcement.

Ripple vs. SEC: How the lawsuit strengthened XRP’s narrative

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Ripple vs. SEC: How the lawsuit strengthened XRP’s narrative

Learn how the SEC lawsuit that threatened XRP’s existence has turned into the cryptocurrency’s biggest strength in 2025.

South Korea’s FSC chief nominee criticizes crypto despite growing youth demand

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South Korea’s FSC chief nominee criticizes crypto despite growing youth demand

Lee Eok-won, South Korea’s Financial Services Commission chief nominee, dismissed cryptocurrency as highly volatile and lacking intrinsic value.

Trump mulls post-war Gaza plan featuring tokenized land: Report

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Trump mulls post-war Gaza plan featuring tokenized land: Report

A plan reportedly circulating in the Trump administration would sees the US take over Gaza and give Palestinians a digital token for their land.

Reform deputy attacks govt for 'protecting rights' of illegal migrants - and fires back at Archbishop of York

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Reform deputy attacks govt for ‘protecting rights’ of illegal migrants – and fires back at Archbishop of York

Reform UK has hit back at both the Archbishop of York and the government following criticism of its immigration policies. Leader Nigel Farage announced the party’s...

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell tells Nigel Farage 'kneejerk' migrant deportation plan won't solve problem

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Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell tells Nigel Farage ‘kneejerk’ migrant deportation plan won’t solve problem

The Archbishop of York has told Sky News the UK should resist Reform’s “kneejerk” plan for the mass deportation of migrants, telling Nigel Farage he is...

Supreme Court opened crypto wallets to surveillance; privacy must go onchain

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Supreme Court opened crypto wallets to surveillance; privacy must go onchain

Crypto transactions are vulnerable to warrant-free surveillance, making privacy-enhancing tools essential for blockchain’s future.

Indian court sentences 14 to life in Bitcoin extortion case

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Indian court sentences 14 to life in Bitcoin extortion case

A former BJP legislator and 11 police officials have been convicted for the 2018 abduction of a Surat businessman in a plot to seize over 750...

Lib Dems eye Labour-held cities as they target 'seats not votes'

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Lib Dems eye Labour-held cities as they target ‘seats not votes’

They demolished most of the “blue wall” at the general election, and now the Lib Dems are eyeing up Labour voters. Strategists see an opportunity in...

Tories call for investigation into Angela Rayner over her tax affairs

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Tories call for investigation into Angela Rayner over her tax affairs

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner should face an ethics inquiry over her tax affairs, the Conservatives have said. It comes after The Daily Telegraph claimed Ms...

Richard Tice defends Reform ban on local newspaper in free speech row

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Richard Tice defends Reform ban on local newspaper in free speech row

Reform UK’s deputy leader has defended a ban on a local newspaper handed down by a council leader in a free speech row. Nottinghamshire County Council...

<div>Agentic AI project Eliza Labs sues Elon Musk's xAI</div>

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Agentic AI project Eliza Labs sues Elon Musk’s xAI

Eliza Labs founder Shaw Walters said that xAI demanded more licensing fees from the agentic AI platform or face possible legal action.

Appeals court overturns injunction that blocked asylum seekers from Epping hotel

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Appeals court overturns injunction that blocked asylum seekers from Epping hotel

A temporary injunction that would have blocked asylum seekers from being housed at the Bell Hotel in Essex has been overturned at the Court of Appeal....

Avalanche leads blockchain transaction growth amid US gov’t implementation

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Avalanche leads blockchain transaction growth amid US gov’t implementation

Avalanche transaction growth topped all blockchain networks with 66%, as the smart-contract network saw more government implementation and renewed ETF applications.

Unicoin says SEC distorted its filings in 0M fraud case

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Unicoin says SEC distorted its filings in $100M fraud case

Unicoin urged a New York judge to toss the SEC’s $100 million fraud case, arguing the regulator misquoted filings and relied on “snippets” taken out of...

A 'revenge' reshuffle, the next budget and asylum - 30 things to watch for this upcoming political season

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A ‘revenge’ reshuffle, the next budget and asylum – 30 things to watch for this upcoming political season

We’re back. From Monday, MPs will stream under the portcullis back into the Commons chamber. But this is far from a straightforward autumn, with dangers for...

Electoral Dysfunction: Has Reform ended 'big tent' conservatism?

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Electoral Dysfunction: Has Reform ended ‘big tent’ conservatism?

Former prime minister David Cameron once described himself as a “modern, compassionate Conservative”. That was in 2011, in an interview during the party’s annual conference in...