UK regulator approves BlackRock’s crypto registration
With only 14% of applications approved, BlackRock joins an exclusive group of FCA-registered crypto firms. BlackRock has received approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a…
Apple’s appeal to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal over the UK’s encryption ‘back door’ explained
In mid-March 2025, Apple began a legal challenge to an order from the Home Secretary before the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) in London. According to information leaked to the…
Nokia expands 5G partnership with Airtel
The new agreement with Airtel will help Nokia enhance network automation, optimising hardware and reducing costs by using appliance-based Packet Core gateways across most Airtel service regions. Nokia has signed…
Celona extends Neutral Host service to AT&T customers
After completing a suite of interoperability and regulatory test cases in the labs of AT&T, private 5G network technology provider Celona has expanded its 5G LAN Neutral Host solution…
Meta’s AI research VP Joelle Pineau announces departure
After nearly eight years at Meta, Joelle Pineau announced her departure, reflecting on the AI initiatives she helped shape, including PyTorch and FAISS, before moving on to new ventures. Joelle…
UKtech50 2025 – help us find the most influential people in UK IT
Computer Weekly has launched its 15th annual UKtech50, our search for a definitive list of the movers and shakers in UK technology. We want to recognise the chief information…
Sony Singapore now accepts USDC for online purchases
The Sony Store Online has integrated USDC payments through Crypto.com, offering shoppers a secure way to pay with digital assets. Sony Singapore has enabled cryptocurrency payments, allowing shoppers to use…