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Twitter Community Notes hits 44 countries as Elon Musk seeks ‘truth’ for X

[Jul 28, 2023 2:30 AM] Contributors from 44 countries are tasked with vetting the information being shared on posts that draw greater attention and are often subject to being picked up by mainstream media.

Scammers pile on to impersonate Worldcoin on Twitter following token launch

[Jul 27, 2023 2:23 PM] Twitter announced its rebrand to “X” on July 24, the same day the Worldcoin token launched and provided an opportunity for scammers.

A ‘Two-Tiered Justice System’ — Public Reacts to DOJ Dropping Campaign Finance Charges Against FTX Co-Founder

[Jul 27, 2023 1:30 PM] In a court filing released Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice dropped campaign finance charges against disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Prosecutors said the charges were dropped in accordance with U.S. treaty obligations to the…

Twitter Is Dead. Long Live Crypto Twitter?

[Jul 26, 2023 11:32 AM] Elon Musk's rebranded X.com used to be the white-hot center of the crypto world. What comes next?

Reddit prepares to drop Gen 4 collectible avatars on Polygon

[Jul 26, 2023 4:58 AM] Despite the downturn in the NFT industry, Reddit continues to attract new holders of digital collectibles issues on blockchain.

TikTok launches text posts feature to rival Twitter and Threads

[Jul 25, 2023 1:37 AM] Just 20 days after Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta launched Threads to rival Elon Musk’s X, TikTok joined the race by allowing users to create and post text-based content.

Twitter vs. Threads: Users are the real losers

[Jul 24, 2023 1:58 PM] The world’s eyes turned in excitement to the battle between Elon Musk's Twitter and Mark Zuckerberg's Threads, but users emerged as the real losers.

Canadian Police Warn of Surge in Home Invasion-Style Robberies Targeting Affluent Crypto Investors

[Jul 22, 2023 11:30 AM] Canadian law enforcement reports that affluent cryptocurrency investors have become targets of home invasion-style robberies. Both Delta Police and Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Richmond have issued warnings after having dealt with multiple…

Hackers compromise Uniswap founder’s Twitter account to promote scam

[Jul 20, 2023 3:09 PM] Hayden Adams’ account released a tweet encouraging its more than 254,000 followers to click on a malicious link, falsely claiming that users’ tokens were at risk.

Even Unpaid Social Media Crypto Promotions May Breach UK Ad Rules: Financial Regulator

[Jul 18, 2023 5:06 AM] The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) gained oversight of crypto promotions with the approval of the Financial Services and Markets Act in June.

Crypto memes can be considered financial promotions, says UK watchdog

[Jul 17, 2023 8:26 PM] Memes found to be non-compliant with financial promotion rules could carry up to two years in jail under a proposal from the FCA.

The Death of a Discord Server

[Jul 14, 2023 5:30 AM]

Coinbase Wallet launches instant messaging feature with XMTP

[Jul 12, 2023 8:30 AM] The new feature offers end-to-end encrypted private messaging for anyone with a cb.id username, .eth domain, or Lens ID.

Tim Draper-Backed Fund Joins $5M Series A for LunarCrush

[Jul 12, 2023 6:00 AM] The social media analytics platform is expanding from a digital asset trading focus to allow users to search for any topic.

Social media discussions play a crucial role in influencing crypto returns: Study

[Jul 10, 2023 1:00 PM] The researchers also determined that “news sentiment” is a much less effective predictor of cryptocurrency returns.

Threads is Libra and Meta All Over Again

[Jul 7, 2023 10:26 AM] With his Twitter clone’s decentralized architecture, Mark Zuckerberg is yet again borrowing from crypto’s best ideas. Third time’s the charm?

Crypto Twitter will see less exposure on Google due to rate limit slash

[Jul 5, 2023 12:22 AM] Another impact of Elon Musk’s Twitter limits is lower search visibility on Google, according to SEO experts.

Meta’s Twitter rival Threads to launch July 6, but will the crypto community budge?

[Jul 4, 2023 10:28 PM] Meta's microblogging platform is set for launch, with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey pointing out the apps centralization and data harvesting.

Report: FTX Management Seeks Investors to Revive Defunct Crypto Exchange; Exchange Token FTT Surges

[Jun 29, 2023 1:30 PM] FTX management is actively seeking potential participants to revive the formerly defunct crypto exchange, as reported by sources knowledgeable about the situation. CEO John J. Ray III and other FTX executives have reportedly engaged in preliminary…

A brief history of the internet

[Jun 28, 2023 6:07 AM] Gain insights into the key milestones and trends that have shaped the internet into the global phenomenon it is today.

New Web3 ID app lets users find each other based on proven interests

[Jun 27, 2023 1:00 PM] Quivr allows users to connect multiple apps, including Spotify, Steam and Instagram, to generate behavior-based badges proving their interests.

Ran Neuner Believes Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Could Double Price Next Year, Dismisses ‘Malicious Intent’ Speculations

[Jun 27, 2023 12:00 PM] Following Blackrock, the largest asset manager globally, filing for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ran Neuner, host of Crypto Banter, stated during an interview with Michelle…

Prometheum Testimony Raises Doubts: Crypto Community Questions Credibility Amid Regulatory Clarity Hearing

[Jun 15, 2023 1:30 PM] The crypto community is abuzz with discussions on social media about the recent United States House Committee hearing held on June 13, 2023, which delved into regulatory clarity within the crypto industry. Notably, the co-CEO of an obscure…

Coinbase Cold Wallet Stir: Rumors and Misinformation Surround Significant Ethereum Transfer

[Jun 14, 2023 3:30 PM] On June 13, 2023, several individuals discovered a significant transfer of Ethereum (ETH) that had remained dormant for a few years. While the observers believed the funds were being deposited into Coinbase, they shared this information on social…

Decentralized Social Networking App Damus Set To Be Removed From Apple's App Store

[Jun 13, 2023 10:12 AM] In a surprising turn of events, Damus, the popular decentralized social networking app built on Nostr, is facing removal from Apple's App Store. Apple claims that Damus violates their guidelines by allowing users to send "tips" (zaps) associated…

What the Reddit Boycott Has to Do With AI and Crypto

[Jun 12, 2023 1:52 PM]

Reddit crypto community goes offline: Here’s why

[Jun 12, 2023 2:56 AM] Reddit communities unanimously decided to go private or in read-only modes between June 12 – June 14, protesting against the upcoming change that would prevent users from freely accessing APIs and tools.

European Consumer Organization Calls for Curbing Crypto Promotion on Twitter, Tiktok

[Jun 11, 2023 2:00 AM] BEUC, the European Consumer Organization, has urged Brussels to clamp down on the promotion of crypto assets on social media. The umbrella group calls for implementing stricter advertising rules on major platforms like Twitter and Tiktok as well as…

Digital Asset Trust Firm Bitgo Sets Sights on Prime Trust Acquisition 

[Jun 9, 2023 3:30 PM] In a recent development, Bitgo, the digital asset trust firm, disclosed that it has penned a letter of intent to acquire Prime Trust, a crypto custodian based in Nevada. Should the acquisition proceed, Prime Trust would become an integral part of…

Subsocial chat program implements Ethereum usernames, Polygon donations

[Jun 8, 2023 9:00 AM] Despite running on a Polkadot parachain, Grill.chat lets users post using Ethereum wallets and send payments via Polygon.