Is ‘e-money’ a money laundering risk?
E-money, used in prepaid cards and digital wallets, has been linked to money laundering. But the risks pale in comparison to crypto, experts say.
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Google’s Glupteba takedown highlights Big Tech’s growing role in cyber defence
Google's disruption of the Glupteba botnet follows efforts by the US government to collaborate with Big Tech on cybersecurity. Experts call for 'agreed-upon principles' to oversee this partnership.
UK experts call for more joined-up tech regulation
As Europe forges ahead with its Digital Markets Act, a more co-ordinated approach between Britain's tech regulators is needed, a Lords committee heard this week.
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.
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.
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Is a coordinated international approach the way to regulate Big Tech?
Australia, the EU and the UK could develop a shared antitrust framework to rein in tech's biggest names. But is an international regulatory approach a realistic prospect?
New charter promises fair implementation of emerging technology across London
Announced today by mayor Sadiq Khan, the new Emerging Technology Charter for London aims to provide companies with guidelines on how to implement smart city tech with fairness and transparency.
The miscommunication of GPDPR: incompetence or evasion of public scrutiny?
45% of adults in England were unaware of plans to share GP records with the NHS for research. Activists argue the scheme's poor communication is deliberate.
Should cloud providers take steps to avoid another NSO scandal?
Servers from four cloud providers, including AWS, are thought to have been used to facilitate human rights violations. Should these companies be more proactive in policing their servers?
Why has the FCA banned cryptocurrency exchange Binance?
Concerns about money laundering could be behind the move, but hitting coin exchanges is also one of the only ways to regulate digital currencies.
El Salvador is adopting bitcoin as legal currency but problems could lie ahead
Using the digital currency could help more Salvadorians access financial services, but concerns about environmental impact and transparency remain.
‘The apotheosis of ownership’: What is the future of NFTs?
NFTs promise artists a new way to connect with their audience and a valuable income stream. But are they here to stay?
The UK’s Online Safety Bill could drown internet services in red tape
Proposed legislation targets illegal and 'legal-but-harmful' content, and could leave businesses facing a huge regulatory burden.
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