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Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Chainalysis: EU's New Sanctions on Russia Mark 'a New Era' of Crypto Enforcement

The EU's 20th sanctions package comprehensively targets the entire Russian cryptocurrency sector, including the digital ruble and RUBx token.
#china
Europe politics
fromTNW | China
19 hours ago

Beijing warns EU after 27 Chinese firms included in 20th Russia sanctions package, retaliates against European defence companies

China condemned the EU's sanctions and retaliated by placing seven EU defense firms on its export control list, framing it as a Taiwan issue.
Europe politics
fromTNW | China
19 hours ago

Beijing warns EU after 27 Chinese firms included in 20th Russia sanctions package, retaliates against European defence companies

China condemned the EU's sanctions and retaliated by placing seven EU defense firms on its export control list, framing it as a Taiwan issue.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran's Infowar: Lego, AI and ever tightening control

The Iranian government employs innovative online strategies for international PR while enforcing strict internet controls domestically.
#internet-censorship
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Russia slowly trying to splinter its internet from rest of world, analysts say

Russia is gradually isolating its internet from the world, impacting millions through mobile blackouts and restrictions on essential communication platforms.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Is Russia's internet blackout also intended to help enforce conscription more strictly? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia has intensified internet censorship and communications control from 2025-2026, blocking major platforms and implementing mobile blackouts while enforcing stricter conscription laws.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Russia slowly trying to splinter its internet from rest of world, analysts say

Russia is gradually isolating its internet from the world, impacting millions through mobile blackouts and restrictions on essential communication platforms.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Is Russia's internet blackout also intended to help enforce conscription more strictly? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia has intensified internet censorship and communications control from 2025-2026, blocking major platforms and implementing mobile blackouts while enforcing stricter conscription laws.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Which countries are restricting children's social media access and how

Australia becomes the first country to ban social media access for children under 16, reflecting concerns over children's health and safety.
#lgbtq-rights
#germany
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
6 days ago

Germany summons Russian envoy over 'threats'

Berlin summoned the Russian ambassador over threats against Germany, asserting that such intimidation and espionage are unacceptable.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
1 day ago

Russia's economy minister admits 'reserves have largely been used up' while communist lawmaker warns of 1917-style revolution as GDP shrinks | Fortune

Russia's economy faces significant challenges, with military spending reliance and labor shortages impacting growth and productivity.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Russia's Sberbank Ready To Enter Crypto Trading As Russia Moves Toward Regulation

Sberbank will enable crypto trading access once regulations and organized exchanges are established in Russia.
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
5 days ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
Digital life
fromMeduza
1 week ago

Asian messaging apps surge 60% in Russia as Telegram faces restrictions, Kommersant reports - Meduza

Asian messaging apps gained popularity in Russia as Telegram faced restrictions, with Telega experiencing the highest growth at 160%.
#russia
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments And Tightens Market Controls

fromFortune
1 week ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Putin finally admits Russia's economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up | Fortune

Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services

Russia is intensifying its crackdown on online speech by targeting VPNs and restricting access to Apple digital services.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Russia may allow registration of EU-stolen vehicles, raising concerns in Germany about increased car thefts.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 days ago

Russia Advances Sweeping Crypto Regulation Bill, Legalizes Cross-Border Payments And Tightens Market Controls

Russia's State Duma has advanced a bill to regulate digital currencies, establishing a framework for the crypto market.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
5 days ago

Swedish intelligence says Russia manipulates economic data

Russia is manipulating economic data to project resilience despite a weak economy and ongoing strategic military objectives.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromFortune
1 week ago

Putin finally admits Russia's economy is in trouble and grasps for answers, after warnings about a financial crisis have been piling up | Fortune

Putin expressed frustration over Russia's economic decline and demanded solutions from aides amid shrinking GDP and negative industrial indicators.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Russia closes loophole to fully block payments for Apple services

Russia is intensifying its crackdown on online speech by targeting VPNs and restricting access to Apple digital services.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Russia wants to legalize cars stolen in EU

Russia may allow registration of EU-stolen vehicles, raising concerns in Germany about increased car thefts.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

UK firms to face tougher checks on export licences to bolster sanctions on Russia

British firms will face stricter export controls to prevent goods from reaching Russia, aimed at undermining sanctions and supporting Ukraine.
Marketing
fromTheZenParent
2 weeks ago

20 Sneaky Tactics Advertisers Use To Take Advantage Of You - TheZenParent

Understanding marketing psychology helps consumers recognize subtle tactics that influence purchasing decisions.
Toronto startup
fromAol
2 weeks ago

Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messenger

Russia aims to develop its Max messaging app by modeling it after Tencent's WeChat and Douyin to enhance its functionality and user base.
Information security
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Thousands of consumer routers hacked by Russia's military

Russian military hackers are exploiting consumer routers to harvest passwords and credentials for espionage, affecting thousands of devices globally.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Russian blogger's fierce critique of Kremlin goes viral: People are afraid of you'

Vladimir Putin's approval ratings are declining as a celebrity blogger criticizes the Kremlin's governance and highlights various societal issues in Russia.
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

'Predictability has become a luxury': As the Iran war drags on, ad markets are starting to sweat

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said high oil prices for a sustained period would trigger a 'steep and stark recession' - one that could wipe out nearly $50 billion in ad spend this year and another $44 billion the next.
Marketing
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month ago

Russia Bans Oscar-Winning Documentary 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin'

The film follows Talankin in his job at a school in the poor mining town of Karabash in the Chelyabinsk region, showing how the Russian government indoctrinates students with pro-war messages.
Independent films
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 weeks ago

Russia Moves to Formalize Cryptocurrency Market With New Legislation

Russia's State Duma introduced bills to regulate crypto transactions, capping non-qualified investors at $3,730 annually and mandating tax reporting.
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Putin's Puppet Project in Peril - emptywheel

Using Hungarian public money - funnelled through legally insulated foundations partly funded by Russian oil revenues - Orbán has built a cross-border network of populist right think tanks, journalists and activists.
Europe politics
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Russian authorities block paywall removal site Archive.today | TechCrunch

Russian authorities have blocked access to Archive.today and its associated domains, citing internet censorship regulations.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

My phone is a brick': Russians scramble for information as data blocked

Ukrainian drone attacks have led to internet blackouts in Russia, prompting authorities to promote offline activities among citizens.
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Trump's Russia tariff U-turn sparks fury as Kremlin cashes in during Iran war - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Trump administration's wavering on Russia tariffs risks financially benefiting Moscow while simultaneously confronting Iran and its Russian ally, creating a strategic contradiction in US foreign policy.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Moscow Times
1 month ago

Russia's Antitrust Agency Confirms Advertising Ban on Telegram, Meta Platforms and YouTube - The Moscow Times

Russia's Federal Anti-Monopoly Service declared advertising on restricted online platforms including Telegram, YouTube, and Instagram illegal, with violators facing fines up to 500,000 rubles.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Moscow Times
1 month ago

State Duma Lawmakers Demand Clarity on Alleged Telegram Advertising Ban - The Moscow Times

Russia's Federal Anti-Monopoly Service declared advertising on Telegram illegal, creating confusion among lawmakers who seek official clarification on the platform's legal status.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Pro-Kremlin blogger turns on Putin, sent to psychiatric care

Ilya Remeslo publicly renounced support for Putin, citing the failing war in Ukraine and calling for his resignation and justice as a war criminal.
World politics
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 months ago

Russia To Roll Out Bitcoin, Crypto Rules In July

Russia will adopt a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework allowing regulated Bitcoin and crypto trading for qualified and restricted retail investors effective July 1, 2027.
Privacy technologies
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

The Kremlin tests blocking mobile internet in Moscow

Moscow's week-long internet blackout, ordered by Russian security services, demonstrates the Kremlin's capability and willingness to implement total digital isolation as a security measure.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

US Sanctions Russian Exploit Broker Operation Zero

The US government sanctioned seven individuals and entities for acquiring and distributing cyber exploits, including a Russian broker who paid $1.3 million for stolen zero-day exploits intended for government use.
#lgbt-propaganda-law
#telegram
#whatsapp
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Russian man prosecuted for sharing 'LGBT Propaganda' pic of Queen in drag

Moscow resident David Gevondyan, who is 22 years old, was given a fine for his post on European social media site VK. In his appeal, Gevondyan argued that he had not violated the law and that Queen's outfit choices did not constitute 'LGBT Propaganda'. According to Verstka, the court rejected his argument, noting that Gevondyan's page also showed photos of men kissing and men dressed in miniskirts. He was fined an undisclosed amount for all of the images.
LGBT
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 month ago

Russia Considers Simplified Licensing Path For Bank-Run Crypto Exchanges

Russia's central bank proposes allowing banks and brokers to operate cryptocurrency exchanges through simplified notification processes tied to existing financial licenses, capping crypto exposure at 1% of bank capital.
Miscellaneous
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

Putin Signs New Measure Tightening FSB Control Over Russian Internet

Russia granted the FSB authority to order internet shutdowns nationwide or regionally, removing provider liability and centralizing control under presidential decrees.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Inside the race to cut Russia off from the global internet

Russian military communications face severe disruption as SpaceX cuts Starlink access and authorities restrict Telegram, forcing troops to seek unreliable alternatives while the Kremlin systematically blocks major communication platforms.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Telegram is reportedly being slowed down and restricted in Russia

Telegram users in Russia may begin noticing service disruptions on Tuesday after Russia's communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, reportedly moved to slow down and restrict access to the app, as reported by Russian news outlet . Roskomnadzor said in a statement to RBC, translated using machine translation, that it "will continue to introduce successive restrictions" on Telegram, claiming the app is not taking adequate steps to prevent fraud and criminal activity.
Miscellaneous
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Moscow internet shutdown after Ukrainian drone attacks signals Russia's return to Soviet-style control - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia is responding to Ukrainian drone attacks by restricting internet access, controlling information flow, and tightening digital controls, resembling Soviet-era information management practices.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Moscow and Washington examine 'possible and proposed trade and economic interaction' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The United States is reportedly in discussions with Russia on a range of high-stakes infrastructure and trade projects, including a nuclear-powered datacenter and a tunnel under the Bering Strait, according to The Economist. Sources close to the talks indicate that associates within the orbit of former President Donald Trump are exploring potential stakes in Russian energy assets. In addition, negotiations are reportedly ongoing over rare-earth metals, oil, and gas projects in the Arctic region.
World news
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Economic fighters': the volunteers helping direct sanctions against Russia

Targeted sanctions on CNC machine tools constrained Russia's ability to produce precision military components, shifting procurement toward lower-quality Chinese machines and smuggling routes.
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Moscow slams UK claiming the frog poisoning of Navalny is a 'propaganda hoax' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Russian Foreign Ministry rejected Western claims that Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the frog-derived toxin epibatidine, calling the allegations fabricated propaganda.
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