Here’s how government policy on cryptocurrency differs around the world
Governments around the world are embracing cryptocurrencies with varying degrees of sophistication and success.
Policy / Digital economy
Digital economy
Will technology avert the next global supply chain crisis?
A ‘control tower’ approach to logistics could help tame the sector’s volatility.
Lloyd v Google ruling could protect Big Tech – and smaller businesses
Google's victory in an appeal against a class-action lawsuit could make it harder for privacy groups to pursue Big Tech - and smaller businesses - through the courts.
Inmarsat’s sale to Viasat would be another blow for British technology
Though the space industry is changing rapidly, geostationary satellite pioneer Inmarsat remains a key player in the sector. Its sale to a US rival would be a blow for Britain.
An international consensus is forming around regulating cryptocurrency
Australia is the latest country calling for the regulation of crypto assets in the country. Experts say that a consensus is building but it should speed up to keep track with the industry.
White Papers
Is Diem doomed?
Facebook wanted to mint its own currency. But with other ‘stablecoins’ drawing alarm from regulators, the project’s future looks doubtful.
No, Brazil is not making bitcoin legal tender
Despite reports to the contrary, Brazil has no immediate plans to integrate bitcoin into its financial system. Such a move would be fraught with difficulties.
Google Plex cancelled: Is Big Tech going cold on financial services?
The decision by Google to shelve plans to launch bank accounts shows the march of Big Tech into financial services is not going to be a smooth one.
Facebook’s outage could strengthen the case for breaking it up
The simultaneous outage at Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp came at an awkward time for Mark Zuckerberg's company, as it battles court proceedings which could lead to its break-up.
UN calls for ‘urgent’ co-operation on cross-border data flows
Fractured rules for how and when data can cross international borders are exacerbating inequality, the UN has warned. But is international consensus possible?
UK leads Europe in health data sharing policy but public trust is still lacking
The UK tops a new league table ranking the quality of policies for sharing secondary health data. But policies "won't work if you can't take your population with you," its creator warns.
Policymakers want businesses to share more data. How might it work?
The EU and the UK government want to encourage business-to-business data sharing. From 'data spaces' to 'data safe havens', a bewildering number of ways to make it happen are in development.
The UK’s National AI Strategy shores up its strengths – but who will benefit?
A new National AI Strategy will help co-ordinate the UK's considerable AI capabilities but Big Tech might draw the greatest benefit, critics warn.
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