British Treasury To Hammer Out Crypto Law Despite Bank Of England’s Doubts
In April of last year, the British Treasury unveiled a number of efforts aimed at establishing the United Kingdom as a premier destination for crypto technology and investments. In a press release that month, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, stated that the steps described will help ensure that companies can “invest, develop, and […]
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