Crypto scammers orchestrate massive hack on X but barely made $8K
The scammers breached countless X accounts to shill the memecoin, but they didn’t even make enough to buy a Toyota Corolla. Go to Source
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Crypto influencer hit with bot claims after nabbing ‘best content creator’ award
Crypto influencer “Professor Crypto” deleted posts of him celebrating the award shortly after being accused of using bots to boost his following. Go to Source
FOIA request reveals emails and voicemails threatening Gary Gensler
Though there was seemingly no evidence connecting them to his crypto policies, Gary Gensler has been subject to violent threats from individuals since at least 2022. Go to Source
Recession Concerns Ignite Amid US Economic Slowdown and Market Volatility
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, with users discussing the likelihood of an economic downturn. Social Media Buzzes … Read more
Durov announces disabling personal geolocation from Telegram
Telegram’s “people nearby” feature has been suspected of being a way for state authorities to locate and track dissidents. Go to Source
Vitalik Buterin says AI prediction markets can make X community notes faster
Vitalik Buterin said that the biggest criticism of X’s community notes is that they do not appear fast enough. Go to Source
Bluesky adds 1 million new users in 3 days amid X ban in Brazil
The decentralized microblogging platform has seen traffic and user numbers surge following the X expulsion from Brazil. Go to Source
Brazil Supreme Court upholds judge’s decision to suspend Elon Musk’s X
The Tesla CEO has used his platform on X to hint Brazilian residents should defy the judge’s order using VPNs, despite the risk of fines. Go to Source
Dogecoin Manipulation Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Dismissed
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, despite multiple revisions of their claims. The lawsuit alleged that Musk’s social media influence caused a 36,000% … Read more
Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown
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 alert regarding alleged plans by the opposition party to raid police stations. Prominent politician Tundu Lissu and four other … Read more