A court in India has issued an order to block Proton Mail, an encrypted email service, for failing to cooperate with authorities. The High Court of Karnataka, in an April 29 hearing, directed the government to immediately block domain names linked to Proton Mail under the Information Technology Act of 2008. The court's decision followed a complaint from a design firm in New Delhi, alleging that its employees had received offensive emails through the service. It remains uncertain if the ban will be enforced or face legal challenges. This move against Proton Mail reflects a global trend of authorities taking action against platforms based on user activities. In Spain, the Swiss company behind Proton Mail shared user information with authorities in 2024, raising concerns about data security. The article also highlights regulatory challenges faced by cryptocurrency exchanges in various countries, including India's 30% tax on crypto trading profits. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news