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This is part of a broader trend of Western nations tightening scrutiny on Chinese tech and research ties, which could accelerate bifurcation of global tech ecosystems and impact blockchain/crypto R&D collaboration, supply chains, and talent flows.

MI5 warns UK universities to sever ties with China General Technology Research Institute, a front company linked to China's Ministry of State Security, over concerns that research is being sent to Beijing's spies.

MI5 Tells UK Universities to Cut Ties With Chinese Front Company Over Spy Fears

MI5's warning could accelerate a quiet brain drain from UK blockchain and cryptography research, pushing talent toward crypto-friendly jurisdictions and ultimately strengthening decentralized tech outside the UK.