News Explorer — UK Bank Coutts Apologizes to Bitcoin-Friendly Nigel Farage

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Nigel Farage, a right-wing British politician, received an apology from Coutts bank after his account was closed due to a misalignment of values. Farage claimed he was debanked for his views, but the bank initially denied this. However, a statement from NatWest Group’s CEO admitted inappropriate comments were made about Farage, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and access to banking.

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