A number of international publications on digital assets have stopped opening for users of Russian home internet providers. Conducted technical tests indicate the use of DPI technology for traffic filtering at the level of telecommunications operators. At the same time, the affected resources are not included in the public registry of prohibited sites by Roskomnadzor.
Roskomnadzor has likely intensified control measures regarding information resources covering the cryptocurrency market. In various regions of the country, users have encountered difficulties accessing foreign industry media websites without using additional means to bypass the blocks. Notably, no official notifications or explanations for the access restrictions are available.
Blocking mechanisms at the provider level
To identify the systemic nature of these disruptions, experts conducted diagnostics of network connections from various locations. The study confirmed that resources do not load specifically when connected to home Wi-Fi networks. Meanwhile, through alternative communication channels, the platforms operate as usual. Therefore, the source of the problem is not technical failures on the publishers' servers, but deliberate interference at the network level.
The current situation is developing against the backdrop of discussions on new regulations for digital currencies in Russia. Despite certain steps towards legalizing the industry, analysts from Outset PR have recorded network restrictions for a number of international platforms.
During the analysis, a group of financial and cryptocurrency media outlets, differing in language and geography, was selected. The list included publications such as Cointelegraph, FXEmpire, Benzinga, CoinGeek, Criptonoticias, and others. According to expert estimates, about one in four specialized media outlets has come under informal restrictions.
Technical checks have shown that the technology used for blocking is Deep Packet Inspection (DPI). This system allows operators to analyze data packets and selectively restrict traffic. When bypass tools are activated, previously inaccessible websites begin to load without delays. This proves that providers are using traffic filtering rather than manipulating DNS requests.
An important feature of the current restrictions is their non-public nature. Verification showed that the affected domains are absent from Roskomnadzor's open database.
«Access to internet resources may be restricted in accordance with Articles 65.1 and 65.2 of the Federal Law on Communications. Information about such restrictions is not reflected in this public registry,» the agency's reference information states.
A survey of users from different regions confirmed the distributed nature of the blocks. Part of the audience retains unhindered access to websites, while others encounter connection reset errors. This difference in results can be explained by the fact that operators implement filtering systems according to their own schedules and using various technical solutions.
Thus, a practice of covertly restricting access to financial information has emerged in the country. The lack of transparency on this issue complicates the work of professional market participants and media companies.