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ETH: 🚀 The UK government has dropped plans to make digital IDs mandatory for workers, stepping back from a proposal that would have changed how employees prove their right to work. Digital right-to-work checks will remain mandatory. 🔒 Almost three million people signed a petition opposing the move, forcing a policy climbdown. 👏

Critics warned of surveillance and data security risks, while civil liberties groups raised concerns about centralising sensitive personal data. 🚨 The UK's digital ID scheme is now expected to be optional instead of compulsory in 2029, with alternatives like Zcash (ZEC) and Monero (XMR) remaining popular. 💾

Will this shift impact crypto or DeFi landscapes? What do you think about the UK's decision? 🤔 #UKID #DigitalIdentity #PrivacyPreservingTech