Telegram ban backfires as Iran users adopt VPNs
Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Iran’s ban on the messaging platform has backfired, with millions of users continuing to access the app through VPNs and similar tools.

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Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Iran’s ban on the messaging platform has backfired, with millions of users continuing to access the app through VPNs and similar tools.
Rising Japanese government bond yields are draining global liquidity and weighing on Bitcoin, according to new analysis from XWIN Research.
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Polymarket removed a betting market tied to the rescue of US service members in Iran after backlash from lawmakers who criticised it for commodifying a military operation.
Australia has secured critical energy guarantees from major Asian partners to safeguard fuel security.
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Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic said the $285 million exploit of Drift Protocol shows multiple indicators of involvement by North Korean state-linked hackers.
AAVE has dropped to a 52-week low below $95 despite Aave launching its major V4 upgrade this week, underscoring weak market sentiment.