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
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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
Solana Introduces Blinks, Brings Blockchain to the Web2 Space
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 a URL can be shared, enhancing the user experience in legacy web applications or even on X. … Read more
Bitcoin social sentiment decline may signal market bottom
The BTC price has failed to hit a new all-time high in over three months, even after the Bitcoin halving in April. Go to Source
Digital Scarcity — Billionaire Michael Dell and Michael Saylor Exchange Dialogue on Bitcoin
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 platform X. This interaction began with a response from Michael Saylor, the founder of Microstrategy. Dell CEO Michael … Read more
TikTok could soon be flooded with AI avatars in ads
TikTok’s new tools include AI-powered digital avatars that brands can dub over and use to sell their products in multiple languages. Go to Source