Freedom IndexMedia & Culture
Media & Culture explores how journalism, entertainment, and creative industries influence—and are influenced by—free speech. From press freedom to artistic expression, this category highlights the cultural impact of censorship and the ongoing struggle for open dialogue.
In brief MARA Holdings described a $1.1 billion Bitcoin sale as part of a strategic capital allocation aimed at reducing…
It begins: anyone who’s ever spent too much time on social media—or simply suffered any setbacks while simultaneously having social…
In brief Bhutan transferred 519.707 BTC worth $36.75 million to external addresses on Wednesday, continuing its 2026 sell-off. The kingdom’s…
from the pointless-dipshittery dept FCC boss Brendan Carr spends an awful lot of time pretending to be a tough guy,…
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In brief Fannie Mae will accept crypto-backed mortgages for the first time, allowing borrowers to pledge Bitcoin or USDC as…
Sometimes, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide a big case and almost everybody will seem to take notice. Other times,…
In brief Bitcoin dipped under $70,000 amid reports that the Pentagon is preparing plans including a ground invasion and “massive…
At press time, the U.S. is engaged in a war with Iran—or at least very warlike behavior, including taking out…
The moral argument for not making laws about many—especially victimless—activities is that people have a right to live their own…
In England, the Teaching Regulation Agency banned Samuel Everett from teaching for life after he posted his opinions about immigration…
Meta has been ordered to pay New Mexico $375 million, in a verdict that paves the way for more states…