Tech Digest daily roundup: Cryptocurrency should be regulated as type of gambling, UK government told

UK authorities should regulate cryptocurrency trading as a form of gambling rather than a financial service, parliament’s Treasury committee has said after a fresh inquiry into the industry. The government must avoid wasting more taxpayer funds promoting tech innovations such as digital tokens, without demonstrating the clear benefits to the public, MPs said in a report…
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Action Fraud warns of scam Ukraine emails

The UK's national fraud reporting centre has issued a warning to those wanting to help victims of the Ukraine war. Action Fraud has sent out an alert as cybercriminals are targeting those who want to help victims of the Russian invasion. They have received 196 reports of bogus emails claiming to be fundraising for victims…