Foreign Regulators Are Trying To Censor Americans Online. A Bill Would Ensure Those Demands Are Unenforceable. The proposed GRANITE Act looks to shield U.S. companies from foreign censorship orders. Reason · Sep 1
A giant hamster, a £520k fine, and a battle for regulation: What happens next in Ofcom’s fight with 4chan? The US-based forum is refusing to pay more than £520,000 in fines to Ofcom over alleged breaches of the Online Safety Act. Its argument? Simple – it isn’t the UK’s jurisdiction. Nicole Wootton-Cane takes a look at what action Ofcom could take, and what the case says about the challenges… The Independent UK · Jul 9
U.K. Targets U.S. Suicide Forum With Massive Fine It'll Never Collect British speech police try to impose their restrictions on the entire world. Reason · May 15
You Don't Have To Like Kanye West To Hate His Ban From Britain The British government has stopped the rapper from headlining at the London Wireless music festival. Why is that the British government's business? Reason · Apr 8
What If the U.K. Had Free Speech Like the U.S.? The U.K. said it would stop investigating "legal" social media posts, but free speech advocates demand more change. Reason · Apr 1
As 4chan mocks UK regulators, will Ofcom turn to its 'last resort'? With fines being ignored, Ofcom may turn to website blocks TechRadar · Mar 27
4chan Sends Hilarious, Hamster-Filled Reminder That U.S. Companies Need Not Follow British Speech Regulations "We are not in the mood to discuss the matter further, and have not been in the mood for 250 years." Reason · Mar 23
How Americans Are Fighting a British Censorship Invasion A new bill in Wyoming aims to defend Americans against the U.K.’s online regulators. Reason · Jan 30
Why Gary Gensler's crusade against crypto could mean the end of Coinbase in the US The SEC chair's crusade against Coinbase and savvy politicking could mean the end of crypto companies in the U.S. Fortune · Jun 7, 2023