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Juridique

Court Freezes $1 Billion of Assets of Three Arrows Capital Founders

The worldwide order by a British Virgin Islands court applies to Su Zhu, Kyle Davies and Davies' wife, Kelly Chen.

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Analyses

Why Edinburgh Is Zumo's Crypto Hub

A conversation with Nick Jones, the co-founder and CEO of digital-assets infrastructure platform Zumo, on how being accepted to a blockchain accelerator and COVID-19 workplace changes influenced their choice to establish and remain in Scotland.

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Juridique

UK Crypto-Focused Parliament Group Calls on New PM Sunak to Clarify Crypto Policies

The group’s chair said on Tuesday that firms in the U.K. “desperately need clarity” over the country’s approach to crypto policy.

MP Lisa Cameron, chair of the U.K. Parliament’s digital assets group. (Richard Townshend/Wikimedia)

Finance

Crypto Exchange Kraken Appoints Peer Gemini's Former UK Head as Its New UK Managing Director

Blair Halliday will oversee Kraken's commercial, regulatory and political relationships in the U.K.

Blair Halliday, Kraken U.K. (Kraken)

Finance

Crypto Custodian Copper Raises $196M in Series C Funding Round

The company also reported a loss of $16 million last year, up from $4.1 million in 2020.

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Vidéos

UK Judge Awards Craig Wright One British Pound in Libel Lawsuit Damages

U.K. High Court Judge Martin Chamberlain has ruled that Craig Wright, the Australian scientist who claims to be Bitcoin inventor Satoshi Nakamoto, advanced false evidence in his defamation case against Peter McCormack. The judge awarded Wright only nominal damages of one British pound. Law firm Anderson Kill Partner Preston Byrne discusses the key takeaways and next steps.

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Vidéos

Blockchain Firm Millicent Wins UK Government Funding to Develop CBDC

London-based blockchain-powered firm Millicent has won a prestigious research grant from the U.K. government to develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Kene Ezeji-Okoye, co-founder and president of Millicent, shares his insights into the firm's latest projects, including creating regulator complaint stablecoins and a "highly secure blockchain." Plus, addressing privacy concerns of a potential digital pound.

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Vidéos

WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Can Appeal Extradition to US, Says London Court

Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been approved the right to request the U.K. Supreme court to block his extradition to the U.S., where he would face criminal charges under the Espionage Act for his role in obtaining and publishing classified government documents.

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Vidéos

UK Government Reportedly Plans PR Campaign Against Encrypted Communications

The Home Office of the U.K. government is set to launch a publicity campaign attacking end-to-end encryption, citing child abuse fears. The main objective is to sway public opinion against Facebook’s decision to encrypt its Messenger app. “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the battle over end-to-end encryption.

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