Russia's Ministry of Digital Development requires major tech companies to block VPN access by April 15, 2026, or face IT accreditation loss and whitelist removal.
Wink, owned by Rostelecom and NMG, has acquired the Smotreshka streaming service. The deal closed on January 19, with the transaction amount undisclosed. Smotreshka holds a 68% market share in video services and IPTV.
Rostelecom celebrates 450,000th subscriber in Rostov region
Rostelecom celebrated its 450,000th subscriber in Rostov region, awarding a family from Taganrog with gifts and a year's free access to Wink online cinema.
JPMorgan: Crypto Market Structure Act likely to pass mid-year
JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.