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European Parliament postpones crypto bill vote over proof-of-work
The parliament of the European Union is delaying a vote on a framework aimed at regulating cryptocurrencies amid concerns over proof-of-work mining.In [...]
Parliament restoration: Report warns of increasing costs
A study says works could cost billions more if MPs stay put - but many of them oppose moving out.
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Russian Government Introduces Crypto Bill to Parliament Over Central Bank Objections
The announcement highlights the policy split with the Bank of Russia, which opposes regulation and would rather see cryptocurrency trading and mining [...]
Lebanon parliament extends lifting of bank secrecy to audit cenbank By Reuters
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The Banque du Liban, the central bank of Lebanon, is seen as protests against the government continue in Beirut, Lebanon Jan [...]
Sir Lindsay Hoyle on what to do, or not do, in Parliament
Sir Lindsay Hoyle answers questions about Parliament and his role as Speaker of the House of Commons.He spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live's Naga Munchetty abo [...]
Disgraced MP tells Parliament UK can be the ‘home’ of crypto
The former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and current U.K. Member of Parliament (MP) Matt Hancock urged the House of Commons to make En [...]
Maltese conservative Metsola becomes third woman to head EU parliament
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Maltese lawmaker Roberta Metsola secured overwhelming support to become president of the European Parliament on Tuesday, maki [...]
PM who lied to Parliament would normally resign – Dominic Raab
The government is facing mounting pressure over several events that are alleged to have been held during lockdowns. He [...]
Chinese agent infiltrates UK Parliament, says MI5
Christine Ching Kui Lee made donations to MPs to "advance the agenda" of the Chinese Communist Party.
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No English river is free from pollution – Parliament report
"Many of the recommendations mirror proposals set out in our recent 21st Century Rivers report, which calls for government, regulators, water companie [...]
Covid: Welsh word cwtch used in Parliament for first time
The Conservative politician was criticising Wales' Covid regulations last Wednesday and said: "On Friday, I will be holding my team meeting in the [...]
Parliament watchdog will not investigate Downing Street flat refurb
The parliamentary standards commissioner confirmed no investigation would take place, says Downing Street.
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UK lawmakers form crypto advocacy group for parliament: report
Lisa Cameron, a member of parliament for the United Kingdom’s House of Commons, is reportedly chairing a lobbying group aimed at promoting crypto-r [...]
Fire ravages Cape Town seat of South Africa’s Parliament
City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service spokesman Jermaine Carelse said no injuries were reported. Parliament was closed for the holidays.
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Turkey’s crypto law is ready for parliament, President Erdoğan confirms
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has reportedly confirmed the completion of a crypto law draft that will soon be shared with the Parliament [...]