Crypto Leben (Life aka misc)
UK Confirms Plans To Bring Crypto Under Stricter Regulation
The UK government confirmed plans to regulate cryptoasset activities more strictly, bringing them under the same regime as traditional financial services. The government intends to proceed with legislation in 2024 to implement the changes, according to a Treasury announcement on Monday, responding to a consultation it launched earlier this year. Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc)
Facebook and Instagram To Offer Subscription for No Ads in Europe
Meta, in a blog post: To comply with evolving European regulations, we are introducing a new subscription option in the EU, EEA and Switzerland. In November, we will be offering people who use Facebook or Instagram and reside in these regions the choice to continue using these personalised services for Read more…
Creativity Leben (Life aka misc)
Tens of Millions Now Work in the $250B ‘Creator Economy’
The creator economy is probably bigger than you think. The Washington Post reports it’s “now a global industry valued at $250 billion, with tens of millions of workers, hundreds of millions of customers and its own trade association and work-credentialing programs.” Millions have ditched traditional career paths to work as Read more…
Leben (Life aka misc)
Adult ADHD May Be Associated With an Increased Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
A new study found that adult ADHD “may take a toll on the brain and is linked to a higher likelihood of developing dementia,” reports the Washington Post: A study published in JAMA Network Open reported that being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult is associated with a 2.77-fold increased Read more…