After SOPA’s Painful Death, Safe Site Blocking Claim Disputed By Cloudflare
Unveiled earlier this year by Rep. Zoe Lofgren and Rep. Darrell Issa respectively, the Foreign Anti-Digital Piracy Act (FADPA) and the American Copyright Protection Act (ACPA) have underlying differences but much in common. Both bills would enable copyright holders to request site blocking orders against foreign pirate sites, with ISPs and DNS resolvers required to prevent U.S. internet users from accessing them. Different Bills, Same...
UK Hosting Provider Asks Court to Dismiss $25 Million Pirate IPTV Lawsuit
As pirate IPTV services have continued to grow in recent years, TV broadcasters and distributors have intensified their efforts to combat piracy. Pay TV provider DISH Network, in tandem with the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP), has been particularly active on this front, filing a series of lawsuits in the United States. DISH Sues Innetra In May, DISH filed a copyright infringement complaint against UK...
TON Foundation Clarifies Details of Golden Visa Staking Program
The TON Foundation stated that this program resulted from an independent collaboration with a licensed partner, explaining that the UAE government had no direct involvement. “Application alone does not guarantee visa issuance,” the foundation emphasized, following the denials of involvement from government institutions regarding this initiative. TON Foundation Explains Status of Its 10-Year UAE Golden […] Powered by...
The Blockchain Group Acquires 116 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 1,904 BTC With 1,348.8% YTD Yield
The Blockchain Group (Euronext Paris: ALTBG) has confirmed the acquisition of 116 bitcoin for approximately €10.7 million (about $12,5M), bringing its total holdings to 1,904 BTC, valued at around €172 million (approximately $202M). This announcement follows the final completion of a capital increase as part of the “ATM-type” capital increase program with TOBAM, which raised […] Powered by...
Russia Compiles Crypto Mining Equipment Register to Boost Oversight
Russia has created a comprehensive register of cryptocurrency mining equipment, which aims to identify electricity consumers involved in mining, facilitating special regulations and taxation. Combating Unregistered Mining Operations The Russian Ministry of Energy, Federal Tax Service (FTS), and Ministry of Digital Development have reportedly compiled a comprehensive register of cryptocurrency mining equipment. Deputy Energy Minister...