Time for RT News to Switch to Bitcoin as NatWest Arbitrarily Closes Its Accounts
Bank accounts for RT News in the UK have been arbitrarily closed. The Russian-owned news organization reported its banking troubles on Monday. NatWest, the bank (formerly) used by RT, informed them that their accounts would be closed, and that “The decision is not subject to review.” RT frequently posts news from a critical perspective of the United States and the Western powers. RT announced the grim news via Twitter: Controversial companies can face difficulties with banking. RT’s recent troubles in the UK are not that rare for organizations involved in potentially controversial....
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