The boom of interest in blockchain and mining in Russia “suddenly” caught not only crypto enthusiasts, but also Vladimir Putin, and with him many government officials. During the St. Petersburg International Forum in June of this year, it became known about the new hobby of Vladimir Putin.

Roskomnadzor introduced the SNAP Inc, owner of the SNAPChat application in the register of information distribution, with the obligation to track and store users and provide these FSB data. “The company was entered into the register after, in response to the requirement of Roskomnadzor, it provided the necessary information,” the website of the Russian supervisory authority reports .

A draft requirements for software and hardware means for conducting operational-search measures that should be established by the organizers of the dissemination of information was put up for public discussion. Connecting Internet services to the system of state surveillance of user actions gains specific features. Recall that since 2014, Roskomnadzor fills the register of the organizers of the dissemination of information (Ori) on the applications emanating from the FSB.