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
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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
Etrade Investigates Keith Gill’s Gamestop Moves, Social Media Questions Political Insider Trading
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 account, displaying $65.7 million in Gamestop call options and $115 million in GME shares. The topic has sparked … Read more
OpenAI leadership responds to former employee safety allegations
The company’s head of alignment, Jan Leike, resigned on May 17, stating they’d reached a “breaking point” with management. Go to Source
Jack Dorsey says Bitcoin will be worth ‘at least a million’ by 2030
“I do think it hits that number and goes beyond,” said the Twitter co-founder on his million-dollar Bitcoin prediction. Go to Source
Friend.tech’s FRIEND Token Airdrop Faces Steep Decline Since Market Debut
Friend.tech, the decentralized social media application on the Base network, recently launched its native token through an airdrop. Since trading commenced, the token has plummeted, dropping anywhere from 50% to 90% of its initial value across various decentralized exchange (dex) platforms, as reported by several different price aggregation websites. FRIEND Starts Strong but Value Plummets … Read more
