Stand With Crypto targets UK banks over crypto transfer curbs

As AI spending continues to climb, the e-commerce giant has taken out a fresh $17.5 billion loan from a small coterie of banks.

Debate continues over whether decentralized systems or centralized financial institutions are better positioned to handle quantum-era risks.

Stand With Crypto UK says banks are restricting access to regulated exchanges even as policymakers seek to position the country as a hub for digital asset innovation.

The DOJ's actions could reshape banking norms, impacting financial access for politically controversial entities and altering regulatory practices. The post Justice Department subpoenas major banks over account closures for political reasons appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Signal's potential UK exit highlights the global tension between privacy rights and government surveillance, impacting digital privacy norms. The post Signal president warns of potential UK exit over surveillance concerns appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bank restrictions on crypto transactions in the UK could hinder the country's ambitions to become a leading global crypto hub. The post UK crypto advocates criticize banks for blocking 40% of crypto transactions appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Apple Silicon Macs fail at less than half the rate of Intel Macs, dramatically reducing the platform’s already industry-leading total cost of ownership (TCO), according to data revealed by London, UK-based Apple reseller Hoxton Macs. While it’s true the data is based on a relatively small sample group, it does seem to reflect what the industry in general sees. Apple’s chip design transforms Mac reliability The success of Apple Silicon hardware is attributed to its simpler design, which integrates multiple components into a single chip, reducing the number of potential failure points. Additionally, Apple Silicon Macs run cooler, leading to less wear and tear on components such as batteries and USB-C ports, the report says. Across the wider laptop market, most studies show hardware faults affect one in five non-Apple machines over their first three years in use. This builds on Apple’s enduring record for making good hardware as independent reliability surveys consistently rank the compan

Signal's potential UK exit underscores the global tension between privacy rights and government surveillance, impacting digital privacy norms. The post Signal threatens to withdraw from UK over encryption backdoor proposals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.