Australia has aimed to regulate operations of various online platforms following the filing of civil penalty proceedings against Telegram. This case represents regulatory measures by states that are increasingly applying pressure to ensure that major messaging platforms regulate themselves to prevent the spread of extremist materials through their platforms. Civil
Russia has intensified its long-running dispute with Telegram after announcing criminal charges against founder Pavel Durov over alleged terrorism-related activities. The Federal Security Service, known as the FSB, confirmed the decision while issuing an international arrest warrant against the billionaire entrepreneur. Authorities accused Telegram of failing to remove material allegedly
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is facing a lawsuit from four individuals, including victims and relatives of state-sponsored terrorism. They accuse the DOJ of delaying and improperly withholding funds from a $4.3 billion settlement involving Binance. The plaintiffs are seeking compensation for the victims. The lawsuit, submitted on September
Money laundering and terrorism triggered by the new financial technologies. Anonymity conferred by digital asset space eases terrorism funding. Ever-increasing innovations in the virtual space, especially in the digital finance arena, has raised the concerns of global policy makers. At the UN Security Council (UNSC) briefing on Monday, T.S. Tirumurti,
The Bank of Israel takes initiatives against illegal usage of crypto. Proper risk assessments to be conducted. Banks not to proceed transactions without proper license. As the crypto dominance has taken over the world effectively, together with the dark world too. It’s highly evident that over the past few years
