Apple has pulled the decentralized messaging application Bitchat from its China App Store following a regulatory demand from Chinese authorities. Key Takeaways Apple removed Bitchat from the China App Store on February 28, 2026, citing local legal violations. The Cyberspace Administration of China claims Bitchat violates Article 3 of its security assessment provisions. Bitchat reached […]
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The battle over BIP-110 and the related BIP-444 represents a fundamental schism in the Bitcoin community over whether the network should remain a neutral data protocol or become a curated financial ledger. Philosophical: Neutrality vs. Curation An ideological clash is erupting over Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110)—often discussed alongside the broader BIP-444 framework—a temporary soft […]
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On his birthday, Pavel Durov — founder of Telegram — published a message on X slamming governments. He cautioned that the free exchange of information is being “turned into the ultimate tool of control,” and warned that “our generation risks going down in history as the last one that had freedoms.” Australia, France, and the […]
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Telegram is pushing back hard against mounting political pressure, as founder Pavel Durov exposed explosive interference attempts tied to censorship demands ahead of key elections. Durov Breaks Silence on Political Interference Attempt Through Platform Control Governments pressuring digital platforms has drawn growing scrutiny, and Telegram’s founder Pavel Durov has now raised concerns about political influence. […]
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Blockchain removed the need to trust authorities with our money. Now it can remove the need to trust them with the truth.
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On Oct. 2, 2024, Darkfi, a project led by former Bitcoin developer Amir Taaki and a group of privacy advocates, revealed the launch of an unstable version of its internet relay chat (IRC) text-based communication protocol, proudly calling it “the world’s strongest anonymous chat.” The team emphasized their belief that free speech encompasses all speech, […]
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President Nayib Bukele highlighted El Salvador’s achievements since his first term, referring to the country’s economic revival and improved personal security before the United Nations General Assembly. Bukele also warned about worsening global conditions, stating that humanity is facing a new dark age and that El Salvador can only serve as a small shelter against […]
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Telegram’s “people nearby” feature has been suspected of being a way for state authorities to locate and track dissidents.
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The decentralized microblogging platform has seen traffic and user numbers surge following the X expulsion from Brazil.
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“I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it,” said the Meta CEO in a letter.
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