Articles
‘Digital Iron Curtain:’ Major Internet Backbone Providers Shut Down Service in Russia
Two major American companies that provide internet services to Russia has announced plans to pull out of the country. Read More.
The EU wants to sanction spreaders of misinformation
What could possibly go wrong?
Read More.
Google-Owned YouTube Censors 2016 Documentary ‘Ukraine on Fire’ Featuring Oliver Stone
Google-owned YouTube has censored Ukraine On Fire, a 2016 documentary chronicling the events of Euromaidan, Read More.
Biden to sign executive order on regulating, issuing cryptocurrency
President Biden is reportedly set to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will direct several federal agencies to investigate and develop policies and regulations on digital currencies. Read More.
GoFundMe admits violence allegation from Mayor was enough to shut down speech
An increasingly common tactic.
Read More.
Australia vows to crack down on Russian 'propagandists and purveyors of disinformation'
New sanctions dedicated to target the Kremlin's disinformation and propaganda efforts Read More.
Coinbase says it's blocked 25,000 Russian accounts, as the crypto exchange steps up its efforts to stamp out illicit activity
Coinbase said on Monday it had blocked 25,000 accounts linked to Russian users that it said it believed were involved in illicit activity, Read More.
Conservatives fear censorship of Russians could be turned against them
The West's effort to curb pro-Russian websites and media outlets in reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is driven by lopsided business interests that could eventually censor conservatives, Read More.
New York Times op-ed calls for more censorship in order to 'protect democracy'
The author argued government censorship is not the clearest danger to American democracy Read More.
Visa and Mastercard suspend operations in Russia
Visa and Mastercard are cutting ties with Russia as Western sanctions continue to ravage the Russian economy in response to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Read More.
Surgeon general demands data on COVID-19 misinformation from major tech firms
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has reportedly asked Big Tech companies to hand over data regarding COVID-19 misinformation, Read More.
Twitch to ban users for sharing “misinformation,” even off the platform
Broad range censorship rules.
Read More.
Senators ask the Treasury Department to ensure Russians can’t use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions
Lawmakers continue to call for cryptocurrency regulations.
Read More.
Google suspends all advertising in Russia
Google has suspended all advertising in Russia. Read More.
YouTube Won't Distinguish Between Misinformation and Reporting, So It Suspended My Channel
The platform punished The Hill's morning show, Rising, for showing a clip of Trump speaking. Read More.
