Russia
Russia’s Sberbank plans crypto wallet launch
Sberbank received a central bank license in 2022 for tokenized traditional assets platform.
Roblox rises as Russia seeks to lift restrictions
Russia blocked Roblox in December over concerns about content affecting children’s moral development.
Russia reportedly moves to fully block WhatsApp
The move follows efforts by Russian authorities to promote domestic platforms and increase control over internet services.
Roblox to comply with Russian laws after child safety ban
Russian officials cited child safety as the reason for the ban, which has led to rare public protests and frustration among users.
Russia’s Roblox ban triggers public protest
The demonstration included participants holding signs such as “Hands off Roblox,” and “Roblox is the victim of the digital Iron Curtain.”
Google assets worth $129m frozen in France over Russia case
The freeze is temporary, and legal proceedings for formal recognition and enforcement must begin within a month, or it will lapse.
Russia blocks access to Roblox
Roblox has 151.5 million daily active users as of Q3 2025, highlighting its global popularity.
Coming soon: an alleged crypto scammer’s Hollywood franchise
How an indicted “crypto guru” teamed up with a PR influencer and a disgraced Oscar winner for a dubious, high-risk venture.
OpenAI bans China-linked accounts over surveillance requests
Since launching public threat reporting in February 2024, OpenAI has disrupted over 40 malicious networks.
Russia restricts WhatsApp, Telegram calls over data rules
WhatsApp calls have been disrupted since August 11, 2025, and Telegram calls have mostly stopped.



