It Doesn't Look Like Russia Will Lift Telegram Blockade Anytime Soon
Since Russia banned the encrypted messaging service last week, Google and Amazon have also been dragged into the fight. This comes at a time when Telegram is considering an ICO and has already raised a total of [$1.7 billion](https://cheddar.com/videos/telegram-raises-another-850-million-for-largest-ico-ever), making it the biggest potential coin offering in history.
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The Senate passed a stopgap funding bill that will finance the government through December 3. The bill now moves onto the House where it is expected to pass as well.
On Monday, the FBI unveiled a report showing a 30 percent increase in homicides in 2020. Cheddar's Chloe Aiello looks into the bureau's numbers that show a steep increase in gun violence amid the growing pandemic.
