Zimbabwe Imposes $50-$2,500 Licensing Fee on Whatsapp Admins to Curb Misinformation

Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a licensing requirement for Whatsapp group administrators to curb misinformation and enhance accountability on social media platforms. The licensing fee ranges from $50 to $2,500, depending on the type of Whatsapp group. Administrators must provide personal information to obtain a license from the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)….

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Washington State Probes Alleged Crypto Fraud Linked to Fake Nasdaq Exchange

The financial watchdog in Washington State is currently probing a complaint regarding a cryptocurrency platform that allegedly purports to be associated with the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. This inquiry began after an investor reportedly put in $200,000 following a solicitation on Facebook that transitioned to communication over Whatsapp. The regulator has flagged this as a potential…

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