Shanghai Court Officially Recognizes Bitcoin as Unique Digital Asset
Sep 27, 2023 05:48 am UTC| Economy Law Digital Currency Business
Shanghai No.2 Intermediate Peoples Court officially recognizes Bitcoin as a distinctive digital asset, highlighting its unmatchable value. This pivotal acknowledgment contrasts the Chinese governments current...
The UK just passed an online safety law that could make people less safe
Sep 26, 2023 03:58 am UTC| Law
The UKs long-debated online safety bill (OSB) has been approved by the House of Lords, clearing the way for it to become law. But it has pitted the government, which proposed the bill, against tech companies that provide...
The Supreme Court's originalists have taken over − here's how they interpret the Constitution
Sep 26, 2023 03:56 am UTC| Law
Today a majority of U.S. Supreme Court justices are either self-described originalists or strongly lean toward originalism. Yet less than 50 years ago, originalism was considered a fringe movement, hardly taken seriously...
A national digital ID scheme is being proposed. An expert weighs the pros and (many more) cons
Sep 26, 2023 03:54 am UTC| Law Life
In 2018-19, identity crime directly and indirectly cost Australia an estimated A$3.1 billion. To address such costs, the federal government is proposing a national digital identity scheme that will let people prove...
Nissan Commits to All-Electric Future in Europe by 2030 Amid UK's Delayed Gas Car Ban
Sep 26, 2023 02:18 am UTC| Economy Life Business Law
Japanese carmaker Nissan pledges all its new European models will be electric by 2030. Despite global automotive transitions and challenges, this bold move highlights the companys commitment to the European EV...
Sep 26, 2023 01:30 am UTC| Economy Law Business
Broadcom Inc. faces a $14.3 million penalty from South Koreas regulator over allegations of unfair business practices towards Samsung Electronics. The firm is poised to appeal in the Seoul High Court. Expressing...
US Regulators Investigate Ford EcoSport for Oil Pump Failures; 240,000 Units Affected
Sep 23, 2023 13:29 pm UTC| Law Business
U.S. auto safety regulators probe Ford EcoSport models from 2018-2021 following consumer complaints of oil pump failures. Approximately 240,000 vehicles are under scrutiny for potential engine issues. The National...