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- 1dwpbank wins BaFin approval for regulated crypto custody●Die dwpbank erhält von der BaFin die MiCAR-Erlaubnis für regulierte Krypto-Custody und Transfers und erweitert damit ihr
German process service provider dwpbank has received MiCAR authorisation from financial regulator BaFin for regulated crypto custody and crypto transfers. The licence significantly expands the company's digital asset platform wpNex, allowing banks and savings banks to offer their customers cryptocurrency trading and safekeeping directly through their existing banking services, a notable step for mainstream crypto access in Germany.
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The Department for Work and Pensions has scrapped a £694 million contract with external firms used to investigate benefit fraud, according to Guido Fawkes. The move comes as the department increasingly relies on artificial intelligence to flag suspicious claims. Critics are likely to question whether dropping the contractors will weaken fraud detection, while the DWP bets on AI tools to take over the work.
- 3Making Contact Radio Program Airs New Episode●NOW PLAYING == Making Contact 10/3/26 https:// youtu.be/YpQlhdWpl8c?si=ZRvaA6 RuIb7d166b # news # documentary # journali
The syndicated radio program Making Contact, which covers news, human rights, and social justice topics, has aired its latest episode dated March 10, 2026. The program is being shared with listeners online, with the broadcaster promoting it across topics including activism, peace, geopolitics, and US politics.
- 4DWP spending millions fighting benefit appeals it often loses●DWP losing millions on fighting appeals against benefits claimants, new figures show
New figures show the Department for Work and Pensions is spending millions of pounds contesting appeals brought by benefits claimants, despite frequently losing. Nearly three-quarters of Personal Independence Payment awards initially refused by the government are later granted at tribunal. Critics say the money would be better spent on correct initial assessments, and the figures have renewed criticism of the department's appeals strategy.
- 5dwproton 11.0-14 released for Linux gaming●dwproton: version 11.0-14 released https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/09/dwproton-11-0-14-released/ # Linux # Gam
A new version of dwproton, 11.0-14, has been released, offering updated Proton and Wine-based tooling for running Windows games on Linux. The release was announced via PlayingTux, a site covering Linux gaming, and tagged with Linux and gaming topics. Linux gamers typically follow these updates closely since each build can bring compatibility fixes and improved performance for titles running through Steam or standalone.
- 6DWP Winter Fuel Payment letters due in October●DWP Winter Fuel Payment 2026 letters to be sent in October - but not everyone will get one https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https:
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to send out letters about the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment starting in October, but not every pensioner will receive one. Eligibility depends on age and benefit circumstances, so some households may get nothing. Coverage is reminding older people to check whether they qualify ahead of winter.