Großbritannien

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority has banned advertisements from cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase for trivialising the risks of investing in crypto. The ads, which depicted the country in economic disrepair, suggested that cryptocurrency could address financial woes. Coinbase has expressed disagreement with the decision.

27. Januar 2026 Von KI berichtet

Pornhub's parent company Aylo announced it will restrict access for new users in the UK from February 2, citing concerns over the nation's Online Safety Act age-verification requirements. Existing users who have already verified their ages will retain access. The move protests what Aylo calls a flawed system that pushes users toward unregulated sites.

The United Kingdom is initiating Project Atlantic Bastion to bolster the security of its subsea cables. This effort targets potential threats from Russian interference. The project marks a proactive step in safeguarding critical infrastructure.

9. Dezember 2025 Von KI berichtet

A 28-year-old Kenyan, Augustine Kiprono, has been sentenced to three years in prison for causing serious injuries in a drunk driving accident in the UK. The incident involved a collision with an elderly couple on a motorcycle. Kiprono now faces deportation to Kenya upon release.