During the COVID-19 pandemic, virtually the entire world has turned to online communication tools and software. Zoom is by far the most popular offering on the market, although it too will bend the knee to China’s government like anyone else. A lot of things are happening behind the scenes of […]
Tag: Censorship
China Beings its Surveillance of Online Gaming Communication
China is known for making some very interesting decisions at very random intervals. One of those decisions will affect online gaming, especially when it comes to interacting with non-Chinese players. The future of gaming in China will look very different in the near future. China Cracks Down on Online Gaming […]
China’s Great Firewall now Blocks two Additional Major English Newspapers
The Great Firewall of China has sparked numerous debates since its inception. While this artificial blockade is most commonly used to prevent the spreading of misinformation, it is also a clear example of online censorship. In a new move, the Great Firewall has begun blocking foreign news sites, which raises […]
Russian Authorities Force VPN Providers to Engage in Internet Censorship
In Russia, internet censorship has become the norm rather than an exception. While that is not all that surprising any longer, it seems the government is not done with trying to prevent people from accessing specific information. As part of a new degree, major VPN providers in the country now […]
Bitcoin.org Removes All BitPay and Coinbase References
It seems the ongoing debate between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash has reached a new level of silliness. Although both sides have had a few valid arguments, there are also a lot of incidents which seemingly make little sense. It now appears Bitcoin.org has intentionally removed two companies which recently enabled […]