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India Moves To Ban Private Cryptocurrencies
India is to launch its own official digital currency, but will also ban private cryptocurrencies under new government proposals
Donald Trump To Launch ‘TRUTH Social’ Media Platform
Third time the charm? After indefinite ban on Twitter, and closure of short-lived website, Donald Trump is to launch a social media platform
Donald Trump Asks US Judge To Reinstate Twitter Account
Former President Donald Trump really wants to get his Twitter account back, and asks US judge to force Twitter to restore it
Huawei Confirms Appeal Against Sweden’s 5G Ban
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei confirms it will appeal against court ruling upholding ban on the sale of its 5G equipment in the country
YouTube Suspends Rand Paul Over Facemask Claims
Another social platform has banned yet another US Republican politician over false claims about facemask effectiveness during pandemic
Japanese Officials Resist Ban On Fax Machines
Victory for legacy tech, as pushback by Japanese officials against ban on fax machines overturns a mass switch to email systems
Tech Groups File Lawsuit Against Florida Social Media Law
Court challenge by NetChoice and the Computer & Communications Industry Association against Florida social networking law
Florida To Prevent Tech Firms ‘Deplatforming’ Political Figures
After Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook ban Donald Trump, Florida governor signs bill to prevent political candidates being removed from social media
Amazon Extends Police Ban On Facial Recognition
With the deadline of its one-year moratorium on police use of its facial recognition software fast approaching, Amazon makes ban 'indefinite'
Twitter Suspends Account Sharing Trump Posts
Shutdown again. An account has been suspended by Twitter for sharing the posts from Donald Trump's new communications mouthpiece
Trump Slams ‘Total Disgrace’ Of Continued Facebook Ban
Former US President Donald Trump lashes out at Facebook and other tech firms that have banned him from their respective platforms
Facebook Removes Donald Trump Interview Video
Nope, you are still banned. Video of interview with former US President Donald Trump removed from his daughter-in-law Facebook page
Huawei To Receive $2.5 For Each Smartphone Using Its 5G Tech
Chinese networking firm Huawei for the first time ever announces its royalty rates for manufacturers using its 5G technology
India ‘To Propose Ban’ On Crypto-Currencies
India reportedly planning to criminalise trading and even holding crypto-assets, even as Bitcoin continues to set records
YouTube CEO Outlines Criteria To Restore Donald Trump Account
Way back for Trump on social media? YouTube CEO says threats of violence must fall before Donald Trump account reinstatement
Facebook Oversight Board Confirms Appeal Over Trump Ban
Unnamed 'user' files appeal with Facebook's Supreme Court (the Oversight Board) against the 'indefinite' ban on Donald Trump
Twitter Refuses Indian Request To Remove Accounts
Looming showdown. Indian government request for Twitter to remove 1,100 accounts and posts is refused by the micro-blogging platform
YouTube Extends Donald Trump Suspension
YouTube reviews its decision to ban Donald Trump from uploading to the plaform, and opts to keep its indefinite suspension in place
Facebook Refers Donald Trump Ban Decision To Oversight Board
Hot potato. Mark Zuckerberg refers his decision to indefinitely suspend Donald Trump over to its independent oversight board
Turkey Hits Twitter With Ad Ban Under New Law
Controversial law in Turkey governing social media firms, sees Ankara imposing advertising bans on Twitter, Periscope and Pinterest
Apple’s Tim Cook Defends Parler Suspension
Amid criticism of big tech 'censorship' of free speech, Tim Cook defends decision to suspend far right Parler app from App Store
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey: Trump Ban Right Thing To Do
CEO of Twitter opens up about permanent ban on outgoing US President Donald Trump, after criticism from some quarters over 'freedom of speech'
YouTube Suspends Donald Trump Channel
Google streaming service YouTube becomes latest social network to suspend President Donald Trump, following attempted insurrection
Twitter Permanently Bans Donald Trump
Outgoing US President Donald Trump reportedly went 'ballistic' after he was permanently banned from his favoured messaging outlet
China Bans 105 Apps, Including TripAdvisor From US
Tech clampdown sees Beijing banning 105 apps, as it seeks to remove pornography, prostitution, gambling and violent content
Coronavirus Posts Sees Twitter Permanently Suspend David Icke
Former footballer and conspiracy theorist David Icke, who believes reptilians control the planet, permanently suspended by Twitter
Uber Wins Appeal Against London Ban
Setback for TfL and also London mayor Sadiq Khan, after court upholds appeal by ride-hailing firm Uber against London ban
Judge Blocks TikTok US App Store Ban
US judge issues preliminary injunction barring order that would have made TikTok unavailable in the US, as administration seeks forced sale
TikTok US Ban Delayed As Trump Expresses Deal Approval
Trump says he approves of TikTok partnership with Oracle and Wal-Mart 'in concept', as judge blocks US download ban on WeChat