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Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility

[Sep 7, 2024 7:05 PM] In recent weeks, both economists and technical indicators have hinted that the U.S. may be on the brink of a recession, causing anxiety to ripple through the markets. Meanwhile, over on X, the topic of recession is gaining more traction by the day…

Durov announces disabling personal geolocation from Telegram

[Sep 6, 2024 4:31 PM] Telegram’s “People Nearby” feature has been suspected of being a way for state authorities to locate and track dissidents.

Vitalik Buterin says AI prediction markets can make X Community Notes faster

[Sep 3, 2024 8:18 AM] Buterin said that the biggest criticism of X’s Community Notes is that they do not appear fast enough. 

Bluesky adds 1 million new users in 3 days amid X ban in Brazil

[Sep 3, 2024 4:19 AM] The decentralized microblogging platform has seen traffic and user numbers surge following the X expulsion from Brazil.

Brazil Supreme Court upholds judge’s decision to suspend Elon Musk’s X

[Sep 2, 2024 7:22 PM] The Tesla CEO has used his platform on X to hint that Brazilian residents should defy the judge’s order using VPNs despite the risk of fines. 

Dogecoin Manipulation Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Dismissed

[Aug 31, 2024 11:17 PM] Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. successfully had a lawsuit dismissed that accused them of manipulating the price of dogecoin (DOGE) for personal gain. A U.S. District Judge in Manhattan ruled that the plaintiffs failed to provide convincing evidence…

Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown

[Aug 31, 2024 10:40 PM] The East African nation of Tanzania has reportedly restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This ongoing outage has been confirmed by Netblocks, an internet observatory organization. The incident coincides with a police…

Brazilian judge suspends X after Elon Musk refuses to name representative

[Aug 30, 2024 8:52 PM] Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes began investigating the spread of misinformation during the government of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

Scammers ditch ‘elaborate’ crypto Ponzis for pig butchering: Chainalysis

[Aug 29, 2024 12:00 PM] The lifespan of scams is getting shorter as cybercriminals change tactics and target individuals on social media. 

Mark Zuckerberg says he ‘regrets’ bowing to COVID-19 censorship pressure

[Aug 27, 2024 3:12 AM] “I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it,” said the Meta CEO in a letter. 

2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailed

[Aug 23, 2024 5:58 AM] United States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement.

Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout is going so poorly that banks had to issue pay cuts

[Aug 22, 2024 9:03 PM] The “hung” loans have led to bankers calling it the worst buyout since 2008.

How Vitalik Buterin’s pluralistic vision could reshape blockchain governance

[Aug 21, 2024 1:08 PM] While Buterin believes pluralistic philosophy can enhance existing systems, he acknowledges that it cannot replace them.

New Hampshire Regulator Orders Cease and Desist Against Finstate Investment for Crypto Fraud

[Aug 19, 2024 2:30 AM] The New Hampshire Bureau of Securities Regulation has issued a cease and desist order against Finstate Investment LLC, accusing it of defrauding investors via a fraudulent cryptocurrency investment website. Finstate allegedly misrepresented account…

Crypto influencers on notice after FTC bans fake likes and followers

[Aug 15, 2024 4:31 AM] New rules from the FTC mean crypto influencers will face stiff fines for fake followers and likes, while celebrity testimonials are also in the firing line.

Speculation runs wild for new GPT model after Altman posts strawberry garden

[Aug 8, 2024 6:26 AM] OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s unusual post about his garden has left X wondering if it’s a far-fetched hint about the next iteration of ChatGPT.

Elon Musk’s X removes crypto emojis, leaving community puzzled

[Jul 26, 2024 2:47 AM] Bitcoin is not the sole cryptocurrency that has seen its hashtag emoji removed from X amid the Bitcoin 2024 Conference kicking off on July 25.

Speculation Grows on Joe Biden’s Whereabouts; Polymarket Bets 57% Chance of Tuesday Address

[Jul 23, 2024 8:05 AM] Following U.S. President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 election, many Americans are curious about his whereabouts since he has not spoken to the nation following his letter posted to X on Sunday. On Tuesday, a Polymarket bet is predicting…

Elon Musk’s X could face $200M EU fines over alleged DSA violations

[Jul 12, 2024 10:41 AM] At the heart of the findings are the “blue check” verification systems and X’s alleged obfuscation of data.

As Meta’s Threads celebrates first anniversary, will it now become a challenger to X?

[Jul 5, 2024 6:42 AM] Despite Threads hitting 175 million monthly active users, it’s still too early to say whether it could become another X one day.

FTC Warns: Social Media Investment Scams on the Rise

[Jun 29, 2024 2:16 AM] The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has warned consumers about a surge in social media investment scams, especially in cryptocurrency. These scams involve fraudulent messages claiming guaranteed high returns with little or no risk. The FTC…

Solana Introduces Blinks, Brings Blockchain to the Web2 Space

[Jun 28, 2024 1:38 PM] Solana recently introduced new functionality to its network, bringing Blinks (blockchain links) to the Web2 space. Now, users and developers can take wallet actions, like making a transaction, a donation, or a vote using a wallet address, wherever…

Bitcoin social sentiment decline may signal market bottom

[Jun 28, 2024 1:30 AM] The BTC price has failed to hit a new all-time high in over three months, even after the Bitcoin halving in April.

Solana Adds 'Blinks' and 'Actions' So Users Can Trade Crypto On Their Favorite Social Apps

[Jun 25, 2024 11:16 AM] The epicenter of the latest "meme coin" hype, Solana is introducing new tools designed to make crypto trading more accessible.

Digital Scarcity — Billionaire Michael Dell and Michael Saylor Exchange Dialogue on Bitcoin

[Jun 21, 2024 1:22 PM] On June 20, Michael Dell, the Chief Executive Officer of Dell, the American technology company known for developing, selling, repairing, and supporting computers and related products and services, shared his thoughts on bitcoin via the social media…

TikTok could soon be flooded with AI avatars in ads

[Jun 17, 2024 8:12 PM] TikTok’s new tools include AI-powered digital avatars that brands can dub over and use to sell their products in multiple languages.

Etrade Investigates Keith Gill’s Gamestop Moves, Social Media Questions Political Insider Trading

[Jun 4, 2024 6:35 AM] Reports indicate that the online brokerage platform Etrade might be considering removing Keith Gill, known as Roaring Kitty, due to concerns about Gamestop (GME) manipulation. The Etrade news emerged after Gill posted a screenshot of his Etrade…

OpenAI leadership responds to former employee safety allegations

[May 19, 2024 10:04 AM] The company’s head of alignment, Jan Leike, resigned on May 17, stating they’d reached a “breaking point” with management.

Jack Dorsey says Bitcoin will be worth 'at least a million' by 2030

[May 9, 2024 10:05 PM] “I do think it hits that number and goes beyond,” said the Twitter co-founder on his million-dollar Bitcoin prediction.

TikTok to automatically label AI-generated content

[May 9, 2024 7:34 AM] TikTok takes a proactive step in assuring AI authenticity on its platform by automatically labeling AI-generated content (AIGC) using new Content Credentials technology.