Russia is planning to charge about $2 per gigabyte for international internet use, a move that would make VPN use much more expensive for everyday users. It is also raising licence fees for small internet providers and expanding surveillance systems, which could force most smaller firms out and increase state control over the internet.
AnaisBrazil has banned foreign exchange providers from using stablecoins and cryptocurrencies to settle cross-border payments, forcing them to use traditional banking channels instead. Crypto trading remains legal, but firms using blockchain for remittances must change their systems by deadlines running to 2027.
WeatherlyMorgan Stanley added another 286.7 Bitcoin worth about $22.5 million, bringing its total holdings to around 2,620 BTC valued at roughly $205 million.
AnaisSingapore is testing AI with five banks and agencies to spot scam transactions earlier using shared data. The trial aims to improve detection and reduce losses, with plans to expand if it works well.
WeatherlyA scam network called FEMITBOT is using Telegram Mini Apps to run fake crypto platforms and trick users into sending money. It also impersonates big brands and spreads Android malware through fake app downloads.
AnaisA Barcelona court is investigating Shirtum and six former Sevilla FC players over claims of fake NFTs and a token scheme that caused over €24 million in investor losses. Investors say the NFTs never existed on a blockchain and the $SHI token collapsed after being heavily promoted and sold.
WeatherlyU.S. New Mexico has asked a court to label Meta a public nuisance and make it pay $3.7 billion over alleged harm to young users. The state also wants major changes to Facebook and Instagram, while Meta argues the demands are too extreme and could force it to stop operating there.
AnaisPolygon has introduced private stablecoin payments that hide transaction details using zero-knowledge proofs while still applying compliance checks. Users can produce audit files for regulators, targeting institutional use of onchain payments with privacy and oversight.
WeatherlyBitMine has bought over 100,000 ETH for three weeks in a row, lifting its total holdings above 5.18 million ETH. The firm says Ethereum demand is rising due to tokenisation, AI use and staking income growth.
WeatherlyFlorida has approved renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump, with the new branding set to take effect in July pending federal approval. The move adds to growing Trump-linked branding efforts, including a visa programme and other commercial ventures.
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