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Uganda has cut off nationwide internet access ahead of Thursday’s presidential election, citing concerns over online misinformation. Critics, however, argue the blackout is part of a pattern of information suppression that could influence electoral outcomes, marking the third consecutive election in which authorities have restricted connectivity.

Uganda cut off public internet access during the presidential election, causing a surge in downloads of the encrypted messaging app Bitchat. The app allows people to communicate without the internet, and VPNs also saw high downloads as users sought ways to access information.

The crypto world woke up this week to a loss that feels heavier than another platform shutdown. DappRadar — once the compass that guided millions through the chaotic rise of NFTs, DeFi, GameFi, and beyond — is closing after seven years of service.

DappRadar, a seven-year-old blockchain analytics platform, has shut down due to financial difficulties. Its closure leaves a gap in cross-chain data services, affecting developers, investors, and users who relied on its analytics.

Elon Musk is creating a Bitcoin-esque messaging app called X Chat, which Musk has marketed to be a more private, and improved version of rival messaging platforms Telegram and Whatsapp.

As Hurricane Melissa rips through the Caribbean with winds reaching 185 mph, it has not only destroyed countless homes but it has also left the whole nation without an internet connection, forcing many Jamaicans to turn to Bitchat- a decentralized, internet-free messaging app to stay connected amid the chaos.

Solana Mobile has officially left its loyal customers in the ditch after announcing that it will be ending all software and security support for its first Web3 smartphone just two years after launch.

World Mobile has taken a bold leap in telecommunications, launching a blockchain-enabled, decentralized 5G network that utilizes high-altitude, hydrogen-powered drones to deliver wireless connectivity worldwide.

BCP Technologies has launched the Tokenised GBP (tGBP), a pound-backed stablecoin on its BCP Markets platform. Fully backed by UK government bonds, tGBP aims to align with future FCA regulations and serve as a “live proof-of-concept” for compliant digital assets in traditional finance.

Hamster Network’s Layer-2 blockchain, once outpacing Solana, saw a 99.9% transaction drop in two weeks. Analysts link its surge to airdrop hype, with engagement fading post-incentives. Is its early success sustainable or just a fleeting spike?