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Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Pornhub's parent company Aylo, raising concerns that the platform may not be doing enough to verify the ages of its users. This marks a significant test of the UK's Online Safety Act, and signals that regulators are prepared to hold major platforms directly accountable.
Across the water, Britain's Royal Navy has reached a milestone in autonomous warfare. The XV Excalibur, a twelve-meter uncrewed underwater vehicle developed under Project CETUS, has successfully test-fired a torpedo for the first time. The demonstration confirms that submarine drones can now do more than just watch — they can strike.
And in the crypto space, Coinbase is rolling out a new lending feature that lets users borrow the USDC stablecoin against their bitcoin holdings at a fixed interest rate and repayment date. It's a move toward more predictable crypto finance, giving holders a way to access liquidity without selling their assets outright.
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