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Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Business

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bond

The co-founder of Samourai Wallet pleaded not guilty to charges related to the privacy-focused Bitcoin app and services, facing up to 20 years in prison. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Europe news

Two Russian journalists arrested over alleged work for Alexei Navalny foundation

Russian journalists arrested on extremism charges for allegedly working with Navalny's group amid government crackdown. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Russia's Putin signs law to seize assets of those who discredit military

Russian President Putin has signed a law allowing authorities to confiscate the assets of people convicted of spreading false information about the military.
The law also targets those convicted of publicly inciting extremist activities and calling for actions harmful to state security.
The law is part of a government crackdown on dissent and has been used extensively to silence Putin's critics. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Europe news

Critics of Ukraine war could have property seized under new Russian law

The Kremlin has drafted a bill to confiscate property from critics of the war in Ukraine convicted of discrediting the Russian army or calling for foreign sanctions.
The bill aims to allow the government to seize money and property used to finance illegal activity or that which threatens national security. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Europe news

I will pretend not to be me': Russia cracks down on LGBTQ+ community

Russian authorities continue to target LGBTQ+ individuals and venues, despite international condemnation
LGBTQ+ individuals in Russia face ongoing discrimination and limited rights [ more ]
RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
4 months ago
Europe news

Russia Welcomes North Korean Foreign Minister For Talks On Deepening Ties

Belarusian photojournalist Alyaksandr Zyankou is on trial for covering protests in Minsk
He faces up to six years in prison if convicted of participation in an extremist group [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

This is why NY's storefronts won't stop going to pot

Proliferation of unlicensed pot shops despite government crackdown
Pandemic-induced economic trends and licensing hurdles enabled the rise of illegal marijuana dealers. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Outrage as vape store sign says we sell to kids - No ID? No problem'

Residents and local councillors expressed outrage after a sign above a vape shop appeared encouraging children to buy vapes.
The shop owners claim the sign was put up by vandals without their knowledge and that they do not sell vapes to children.
The government has recently cracked down on disposable vapes and plans to tackle the rise in young people vaping to protect children's health. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Mother whose son was stabbed to death slams new Government zombie knives crackdown

The mother of a stabbing victim criticizes the government's zombie knife crackdown as ineffective.
She believes that banning zombie knives needs to happen immediately, not in the future. [ more ]
Secret London
5 months ago
London

The Government Are Cracking Down On Rogue West End Pedicabs That Overcharge Passengers By Hundreds

The government is cracking down on the regulation of pedicabs in Central London, introducing a new licensing system to address issues of overcharging and lack of insurance.
A proposed bill for the regulation of pedicabs is currently at the Report Stage, with hopes that it will be passed by Spring 2024. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
Marketing

TikTok Strikes Back in Indonesia

The Indonesian government's crackdown on 'social' e-commerce has unintended consequences
TikTok's takeover of a local champion in Indonesia benefits the company and sends a message to regulators in other countries. [ more ]
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