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 Carl Rinsch, who directed Keanu Reeves in the 2013 film “47 Ronin,” has been found guilty of wire…
In brief The DoJ has indicted a Ukrainian woman in connection with the activity of two pro-Russia cyberattacking groups. The…
Former Memphis, Tennessee, police officer Patric J. Ferguson has been sentenced to 38 years in federal prison after admitting to…
Crypto exchange Coinbase will stop paying USDC rewards to non-paying customers next week, confirming to Decrypt on Thursday that only…
In brief The No-Action Letter permits DTCC to mint and burn tokenized entitlements on approved blockchains without triggering certain clearing-agency…
From algorithmic incentives to progressive posturing, this episode explores how antisemitism has become a feature—not a bug—of influencer culture. Zoe…
In brief Elliptic says governments shifted from enforcement to innovation in 2025, driven by Trump-era policy changes and the GENIUS…
In brief YouTube enabled U.S. creators to receive earnings in PYUSD, according to a Fortune exclusive. Big Tech only adopts…
In brief So-called “accumulator” whales bought 75,000 BTC from December 1 to 10 as short-term holder losses mount, signaling wealth…
from the on-the-record dept We’ve obviously done a ton of coverage on RFK Jr. as the head of Health and…
As focus shifts to post-war aid and reconstruction in Gaza, the role played during the conflict by organisations with ostensibly…
In brief The Executive Order creates an AI task force to contest state laws. Colorado’s new “algorithmic discrimination” statute was…