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US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election

The United States Federal Election Commission (FEC) voted unanimously on Aug.10 to advance a petition that would potentially regulate deep fakes in political ads generated by artificial intelligence (AI).The petition targets ads that use AI to portray political candidates doing or saying things they did not do ahead of the 2024

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UK banks risk losing licenses for debanking customers over political views

The British government is reportedly set to announce measures that could see banks stripped of their license if they choose to debank customers due to their political views. A July 20 report from The Times said the United Kingdom’s government is considering tighter conditions on banking permits that would seek to

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FTX’s Sister Firm Alameda Seeks Return of $700M Bankman-Fried Paid for Celebrity, Political Access

Bankman-Fried appeared starstruck by a February 2022 party at Kives’ house where fellow guests included a former Presidential candidate, actors, reality TV stars, musicians and multiple billionaires. Within weeks, Bankman-Fried had signed a document promising to invest billions in Kives’ and Baum’s companies, with little details on what FTX would

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Europe’s right-wing political groups find cause in crypto

The European crypto scene has gained significant traction over the past few years, with a surge in the interest in and adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. While the crypto industry is often associated with decentralization, innovation and financial freedom, it is not immune to various political ideologies and influences,

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Congressional crypto hearing illustrates political stalemate on digital assets

On May 10, the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee and Agriculture Committee held their first joint hearing on digital asset regulation. The event felt like a logical continuation of another recent hearing where representatives lambasted Securities Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler for perceived regulatory overreach. The principal narrative,

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South Korean authorities raid Upbit, Bithumb crypto exchanges after political scandal

Prosecutors in South Korea raided the offices of two local cryptocurrency exchanges due to investigations surrounding the digital assets of lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk.According to a report from the South Korean news agency Yonhap, a team of prosecutors from the Seoul Southern District Prosecutors Office raided cryptocurrency exchanges Upbit and Bithumb

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South Korean lawmaker leaves political party amid crypto investment controversy

Kim Nam-kuk, a South Korean lawmaker, has announced his departure from the Democratic Party over his alleged crypto dealings while legislating on digital assets. The politician said that he will continue his fight to prove his innocence independently. According to Kim, his departure will relieve party members of the burden brought about by

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