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What the .io Domain’s Fate Means for Crypto Projects
As the geopolitical situation around the British Indian Ocean Territory evolves, the stability of .io domains, widely used in the crypto world, is under scrutiny. Learn about the potential risks, alternatives like .crypto, and how AI-focused domains like .ai are gaining traction. 
PayPal suspends crypto buying services in the UK
PayPal suspends crypto buying services in the UK
Starting October 1, 2023, PayPal will no longer support cryptocurrency purchases for it's users from the United Kingdom. This action is consistent with the company's obligation to comply with local financial legislation.
While the measure is planned to last until the start of 2024, PayPal remains hopeful about restoring the service. During the suspension, users are free to either hold their existing cryptocurrencies without any associated fees or sell them if they choose. At the UN Table: AI's Bright Horizons vs. Looming Threats
In mid-July, for the first time, world leaders assembled at the UN Security Council to grapple with the risks tied to widespread AI adoption. The discussion bore fruit in the form of a three-year action plan, with the United Kingdom poised to potentially take the lead in global regulation. 
The US Emerges as the Front-Runner in AI Cryptocurrency Interest
Web traffic analysis reveals that the United States, the United Kingdom, and Turkey are at the forefront of countries showing keen interest in the integration of artificial intelligence with cryptocurrencies, with the United States alone contributing to 18.9% of this fascination. These findings were highlighted in the latest report by CoinGecko, which identified the top fifteen countries engaging with this trend. 
Worldcoin and Germany: A Half-Year of Close Surveillance
Germany's data watchdog has been scrutinizing the Worldcoin initiative since the previous year due to apprehensions concerning the extensive processing of confidential biometric information.
Currently, concerns have been raised about Sam Altman's project from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany. 
UK Parliamentarians Push for Rapid Crypto Regulatory Framework
A cadre of British politicians, members of the Crypto and Digital Assets All Parliamentary Group (APPG), have issued a call for accelerated implementation of cryptocurrency regulation within the United Kingdom. Furthermore, the group urges the appointment of a dedicated government official to oversee this crucial process. Crypto Should Be Regulated as Gambling: Key Arguments
The Treasury Committee of the United Kingdom is advocating for the regulation of cryptocurrency trading akin to gambling. A new report from the bipartisan committee of deputies emphasizes that cryptocurrencies don't serve any useful social functions. They require a significant amount of energy to produce and their usage is closely linked to fraud and money laundering. 1 - 15 of 15 results