Tag - United Kingdom

UK government found to have billions of dollars Bitcoin: Arkham

The UK government was founded by the blockchain analytics platform that held billions of dollars in Bitcoin in the past few years. Arkham Intelligence, on the on-chain analytics data on Dec. 06, has found the wallet that is connected to the UK government that holds 61.245k Bitcoin btc1.77%Bitcoin worth $6 billion. This wallet has also gained profit from the Bitcoin...

Cereal box baby killer: Some sympathy, some anger, but many asking ‘Where’s the dad?’

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians have been stunned by the news of a Malaysian student in the United Kingdom who, after giving birth, placed her newborn baby in a cereal box shortly after birth and concealed the box in a suitcase. Teo Jia Xin, 22, was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 17 years at...

UK riots a cautionary tale for Malaysia, says Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA: The violent riots happening in the United Kingdom caused by the spread of fake news is a cautionary tale for Malaysia, says Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil. He said the riots are a reminder that the spread of fake news should not be taken lightly. “We had faced a similar incident after the last general election as...

Malaysia, other countries issue safety warnings to citizens in UK following riots

PETALING JAYA: Several other countries have joined Malaysia in issuing warnings to their citizens in the United Kingdom following widespread riots. Among the countries which have sent out alerts are Australia, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, India and Nigeria. The Singapore High Commission in London also said on Aug 4 that it is monitoring the situation in...

UK riots have Malaysians there on edge

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian community in the United Kingdom has been gripped with fear and anxiety in the midst of the riots there. Rahmah Ghazali, who lives in Sheffield, said the place has always been a multicultural city, known as the City of Sanctuary as it houses thousands of asylum seekers and immigrants. ALSO READ: The places that...

Situation in UK alarming, M’sians urged to avoid protest areas

SEREMBAN: The ongoing protests in several areas of the United Kingdom (UK) are becoming increasingly alarming and have escalated into violence, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan. Therefore, he advised Malaysians residing in or visiting the UK to stay away from protest areas and register with the Malaysian High Commission in London to facilitate safety-related...

Malaysians urged to stay safe amid protests in the United Kingdom

PETALING JAYA: Malaysians residing in or travelling to the United Kingdom have been advised to stay away from areas involved in protests over the stabbing incident in Southport. Wisma Putra urged Malaysians to remain vigilant and follow the latest updates and guidance provided by local authorities. "Malaysians who have not yet registered with the Malaysian High Commission...

Good Vibes Festival organiser sues The 1975, band members in UK courts

KUALA LUMPUR: The organiser of Malaysia’s Good Vibes Festival has filed a lawsuit against British band The 1975 and all its members individually following frontman Matty Healy’s controversial incident on stage during the concert last year. In an article by an international portal Variety on Tuesday (July 30) it was reported that festival organisers Future Sound...

Barclays, HSBC and Citi collaborate to pilot tokenized deposits in UK

Barclays, HSBC, and Citi, among other U.K. financial institutions, are embarking on a joint venture to pilot tokenized deposits. A group of British banks, including Barclays and Citigroup, is working on a new pilot of tokenized deposits aimed at enhancing the tracking of banking payments. In a press release on Apr. 15, the British trade association UK Finance revealed that...

Kraken exec advocates for Bitcoin ETF in the UK

Kraken UK managing director Bivu Das is calling for the introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the UK. Speaking during an interview at the Digital Asset Summit in London, Das stated that Bitcoin ETFs, which are restricted in the UK, can offer investors an opportunity to make decent returns. “The UK has always said it wants...