🎉 [Gate 30 Million Milestone] Share Your Gate Moment & Win Exclusive Gifts!
Gate has surpassed 30M users worldwide — not just a number, but a journey we've built together.
Remember the thrill of opening your first account, or the Gate merch that’s been part of your daily life?
📸 Join the #MyGateMoment# campaign!
Share your story on Gate Square, and embrace the next 30 million together!
✅ How to Participate:
1️⃣ Post a photo or video with Gate elements
2️⃣ Add #MyGateMoment# and share your story, wishes, or thoughts
3️⃣ Share your post on Twitter (X) — top 10 views will get extra rewards!
👉
Meta's Whatsapp Faces Blacklisting as a Threat to National Security in Russia
According to State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin, it is only a matter of time before Whatsapp is blacklisted in Russia. Nemkin explained that the app, owned by Meta, has not complied with the requirements of the Russian government, resulting in a “legal breach of national security.”
Whatsapp to Be Blacklisted in Russia, State Duma Deputy Warns
Whatsapp faces the risk of being banned and delisted in Russia due to its failure to comply with the requirements set by the Russian government for legal operation within the country. State Duma Deputy Anton Nemkin, a member of the Duma’s Committee on Information Policy, Information Technology, and Communications, explained that the country cannot overlook the fact that millions of Russians trust their data to a foreign company controlled by a hostile government.
According to TASS, Nemkin stated:
He noted that Whatsapp has not complied with any of the requirements from the current administration, failing to localize its data, open a local office, or show any transparency regarding the treatment of its users’ data. “This is unacceptable at a time when digital sovereignty is a matter of national security,” Nemkin stressed.
While Telegram might be an alternative to Whatsapp, provided that its representatives show the intention to adapt to the country’s regulations, Nemkin states that the upcoming state-sponsored messaging platform Max would be a key player in the upcoming digital arena.
“This platform was created with a view to integrate with public services, digital certificates, e-signature, and legally significant communication. And the messenger’s basic functionality includes business accounts, which is especially important for entrepreneurs who will need to switch from WhatsApp,” Nemkin explained.
Meta has been put on the list of extremist companies in the country, and its activities have been prohibited since 2022.
Read more: Zimbabwe Imposes $50-$2,500 Licensing Fee on Whatsapp Admins to Curb Misinformation