How Vitalik Buterin’s pluralistic vision could reshape blockchain governance
While Buterin believes pluralistic philosophy can enhance existing systems, he acknowledges that it cannot replace them. Go to Source
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New Hampshire Regulator Orders Cease and Desist Against Finstate Investment for Crypto Fraud
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 activity and offered illegal guarantees against losses. A retired New Hampshire resident, persuaded via Facebook to invest $3,526 in cryptocurrency with Finstate, … Read more
Crypto influencers on notice after FTC bans fake likes and followers
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. Go to Source
Speculation runs wild for new GPT model after Altman posts strawberry garden
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s unusual post about his garden has left X wondering if its a far-fetched hint at the next iteration of ChatGPT. Go to Source
Elon Musk’s X removes crypto emojis, leaving community puzzled
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. Go to Source
Speculation Grows on Joe Biden’s Whereabouts; Polymarket Bets 57% Chance of Tuesday Address
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 whether Biden will “make an appearance today” after his campaign resignation. The betting odds on … Read more
Fake Zoom malware steals crypto while it’s ‘stuck’ loading, user warns
A malicious Zoom look-alike makes it seem like a video conference is stuck in infinite loading, prompting users to install and run even better-disguised malware than before. Go to Source
Elon Musk’s X could face $200M EU fines over alleged DSA violations
At the heart of the findings are the “blue check” verification systems and X’s alleged obfuscation of data. Go to Source
As Meta’s Threads celebrates first anniversary, will it now become a challenger to X?
Despite Threads hitting 175 million monthly active users, it’s still too early to say whether it could become another X one day. Go to Source
FTC Warns: Social Media Investment Scams on the Rise
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 advises ignoring such messages and reminds consumers that all investments carry inherent risks. FTC Issues Warning on Social Media … Read more
