Austria

The debate over online age verification intensified this week after Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov criticized Spain’s proposal to restrict social media access for users under 16. Spanish officials say the measure is designed to protect children online, but critics argue it could expand government surveillance and erode digital privacy. The plan has drawn particular concern from the public, who warn of broader consequences for anonymous communication online.

The old Raiffeisen bank is catching up with Bitpanda, integrating crypto trading into its mobile application.