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Crypto Exchange Okx Blocked by Russia’s Telecom Watchdog
7.10.2022
Russian media and communications regulator, Roskomnadzor, has restricted access to the website of a major cryptocurrency exchange, Okx. The trading platform was one of those that did not restrict access for Russians amid sanctions that affected the industry’s business in Russia....
Set Brave as Default Browser from Command Line
26.9.2022
I’ve been a huge fan of the Brave web browser for years. They’re crypto-friendly, provide native ad-blocking features, and even provide Tor integration. Whenever I set up new systems, I automate Brave as the default browser. You can use the following shell command to set Brave as...
dYdX confirms blocking (and unblocking) some accounts linked to Tornado Cash
11.8.2022
The platform said it has used compliance vendors to scan for and flag accounts potentially associated with illicit activities, including sanctions lists for many countries
Microsoft Accuses Sony Of Blocking Games From Game Pass
11.8.2022
Last week, Microsoft argued to Brazilian regulators that Call of Duty was not an essential game series while Sony protested that it was. In the latest episode of the Activision Blizzard acquisition drama going down in Brazil, Microsoft accused the PlayStation manufacturer of trying to “inhibit...
Russia’s Media Censor Roskomnadzor Unblocks Tor Project’s Website
23.7.2022
Russian telecom and mass media watchdog Roskomnadzor has restored access to the website of the Tor Project, implementing a court ruling with delay. The site was blacklisted last year but the measure was successfully challenged by lawyers. Roskomnadzor Removes Tor Project’s Site From...
Roskomnadzor Media Watchdog Unblocks Leading Russian Crypto News Outlet
7.7.2022
Russia’s mass media regulator, Roskomnadzor, has restored access to a major Russian crypto news portal. Bits.media was recently blocked as a result of proceedings in a regional court that its representatives were not even summoned to attend. Crypto News Site Bits.media Again Available...
Russian Media Censor Roskomnadzor Blocks Major Crypto News Website
4.7.2022
Bits.media, a leading news outlet in Russia’s crypto space, has been blocked by Russia’s telecom and mass media watchdog, Roskomnadzor. The site is now inaccessible through most Russian internet providers, the online edition announced, stating it intends to contest the measure....
New NFT Marketplace, myNFT, Seals $7m in Funding to Make NFTs Accessible to All
8.6.2022
PRESS RELEASE. New London-based NFT marketplace platform, myNFT, has announced its upcoming launch with the news that it has received Series A funding from some of the most prominent investors in the blockchain industry. myNFT believes that the current NFT industry is filled with barriers, blocking...
Bank of America CEO: Regulation Won’t Let Us Engage in Crypto; Kiyosaki Talks Depression, Civil Unrest, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
5.6.2022
The new LUNA records gains amidst controversy, “Big Short” investor Michael Burry and author Robert Kiyosaki weigh in on recession, depression, and looming civil unrest. To top it all off, Bank of America’s CEO said “we have hundreds of patents on blockchain”...
Russian Appellate Court Cancels Decision to Block Tor Project’s Website
23.5.2022
A court of appeals in Russia has overturned a ruling by a regional court which allowed the blocking of the Tor Project’s website in the country. Due to violations during the initial proceedings, the case has been returned to the court of the first instance for another review. Roskomsvoboda...
New York State Assembly Passes Bill Blocking New Cryto Mines That Use Non-Renewable Power
27.4.2022
The bill will impose a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use a carbon-based energy source. Existing facilities aren't affected by the bill, nor are any that tap renewable resources
Decentralized Finance Crypto Exchange Uniswap Starts Blocking Addresses Linked To ‘Blocked Activities’
26.4.2022
Uniswap, one of the main decentralized finance exchanges in the cryptocurrency world, is now taking measures to ensure illegal funds cannot be transacted using its platform. The company has already started blocking addresses linked to “blocked activities” and will apply a filter with...
ETH Mixer Tornado Cash Reveals Blocking OFAC Sanctioned Ethereum Addresses via Chainalysis Oracle Contract
16.4.2022
According to the project’s official Twitter account, Tornado Cash, the ethereum mixing service that allows participants to shuffle ether, is blocking flagged ethereum addresses listed on the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) Specially Designated Nationals And Blocked Persons...
Report: Future Xbox Games Might Have Ads, Tech's Being Developed
16.4.2022
Raise your hand if you’re excited to see more ads inside your favorite video games? I don’t see any hands. Well, bad news: A new report claims that Microsoft is building an advertising program to give “select brands” the ability to buy ads that will then appear in free-to-play Xbox games. And while...
Tornado Cash Adds Chainalysis Tool for Blocking OFAC-Sanctioned Wallets From Dapp
15.4.2022
The blockade only applies to the Tornado Cash front-end, not the underlying smart contract, one of the protocol's founders later tweeted
EU Lawmakers to Vote on Blocking Anonymous Crypto Payments, Documents Show
25.3.2022
The European Parliament also wants to curb payments to tax havens and check people’s identity even for payments between unhosted wallets, internal papers reveal
Colombians Take Legal Action Against Binance for Blocking Their Funds
22.3.2022
An account blockade that happened more than five months ago due to money laundering issues has prompted some Colombian users of Binance to commence legal action against the exchange in the country. According to reports the funds blocked exceed $1 million, and after an investigation from the FIOD...
PlayStation Allows Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Cross-Play After Blocking It On Borderlands 3
14.3.2022
Upcoming co-op shooter Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands will get cross-play across all platforms, Gearbox announced yesterday. That might have seemed like a forgone conclusion in the year 2022, but it marks the first time Borderlands users from PlayStation and Xbox will get to play together.Read more
South Korean Crypto Exchanges Restrict Russians’ Access Over War in Ukraine
4.3.2022
Major South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges have introduced restrictions for Russian users, effectively joining western sanctions over Moscow’s military invasion of Ukraine. The measures include blocking IP addresses originating from the Russian Federation. Largest Korean Exchange May Deny...
Pakistan Seeks to Block Websites Dealing in Cryptocurrency: Report
16.1.2022
Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is reportedly seeking to block websites dealing in cryptocurrency. The decision followed a meeting the agency had with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) which recently recommended a complete ban on crypto. Pakistan’s FIA Reportedly Seeks...