Russia Moves to Block WhatsApp, Pushes 100M Users to State-Controlled 'Surveillance App'
In brief WhatsApp said Russia attempted a full block of its service on Thursday, calling the move an effort to funnel over 100 million users...
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Russia is blocking WhatsApp to push ‘surveillance’ app, company says
WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by social media giant Meta, has accused Russia of attempting to block access for millions of its users in an...
EU seeks to close Russia crypto loopholes in new sanctions
The European Union is finalizing a new package of sanctions aimed at closing loopholes that officials say have allowed Russia to use cryptocurrency to circumvent...
Russia Blacklists Crypto Exchange WhiteBIT Over Ukraine Support
Russia has moved to block crypto exchange WhiteBIT, after prosecutors labelled the platform and its affiliated organizations as “undesirable” over allegations tied to support for...
Russia Bans WhiteBIT, Deeming Crypto Exchange 'Undesirable' Over Ukraine Support
In brief Russian authorities blacklisted crypto exchange WhiteBIT. They cited the exchange’s support of Ukraine’s military efforts. The company already prohibits Russian users. Russian authorities...