29 stories tagged #United Kingdom

  1. Boris Johnson Labels Bitcoin a 'Ponzi Scheme' in Controversial Daily Mail Op-Ed
    crypto

    Boris Johnson Labels Bitcoin a 'Ponzi Scheme' in Controversial Daily Mail Op-Ed

    Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson compared Bitcoin to Pokémon cards-and called it less valuable-sparking sharp rebuttals from crypto leaders including Michael Saylor and Pierre Rochard.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  2. Meta Imposes New Fees on Advertisers to Offset European Digital Taxes
    finance

    Meta Imposes New Fees on Advertisers to Offset European Digital Taxes

    Meta Platforms will introduce location-based fees for advertisers, ranging from 2% to 5%, to cover digital service taxes mandated by various European countries.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. Nvidia-Backed Nscale Secures $2 Billion in AI Funding
    tech

    Nvidia-Backed Nscale Secures $2 Billion in AI Funding

    UK AI firm Nscale, with backing from Nvidia, has raised $2 billion, reaching a $14.6 billion valuation. The funding fuels its expansion in the artificial intelligence sector.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. Macron Boosts French Nuclear Arsenal, Unveils 'Advanced Deterrence' for Europe
    world

    Macron Boosts French Nuclear Arsenal, Unveils 'Advanced Deterrence' for Europe

    France's President Macron announces an increase in nuclear warheads and a new European deterrence strategy, engaging key allies amid rising global tensions.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. X Lifts Crypto Ad Ban, But EU and UK Remain Excluded
    crypto

    X Lifts Crypto Ad Ban, But EU and UK Remain Excluded

    Social media giant X now permits paid crypto promotions globally, with exceptions for stringent markets like the EU and UK due to financial promotion laws.

    3mo ago 2 min read