Could Bitcoiners embrace BlueSky, an X alternative that hit 25M users?
The social media platform roughly doubled its number of users since November, suggesting it may have pulled some US-based X users after the presidential election. Go to Source
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Influencer Abdu Rozik says key to crypto success is being a good person
Abdu Rozik told Cointelegraph at Bitcoin MENA in Abu Dhabi that celebrities should have good intentions when entering crypto. Go to Source
Attention economy has fueled memecoins — Hashed co-founder
Hashed co-founder Ryan Sungho Kim spoke to Cointelegraph at India Blockchain Weeks about the effect of the attention economy on memecoins. Go to Source
ZachXBT alleges former pro-Fortnite player helped steal $3.5M via memecoin scams
An investigation by ZachXBT has linked addresses associated with a former professional Fortnite player and cybersecurity analyst with several high-profile account takeovers. Go to Source
Farcaster founder teases Frames v2 ahead of full launch in 2025
A new and improved version of Frames will allow users to run full-screen applications inside the social media platform Warpcast. Go to Source
Tesla likely still owns $780M in Bitcoin despite recent shuffle: Arkham
Tesla’s massive Bitcoin transfers initially sparked fears of a market dump, but Arkham’s data suggests the assets are still under the firm’s control. Go to Source
a16z-backed onchain messaging platform Towns officially launches
The same team behind Towns also created River Protocol, which enables transparency, security and decentralization in the new messaging app. Go to Source
Telegram to open an office in Kazakhstan, boost regulatory compliance
Telegram’s agreement to set up an office in Kazakhstan aligns with the firm’s increasing compliance efforts as its CEO remains in France amid an ongoing investigation. Go to Source
Phaver Is a Web3 Socialfi Super App
In an interview with Phaver’s CEO Joonatan Lintala and Ecosystem CFO Tomi Fyrqvist, we explore how this Web3-powered social platform aims to revolutionize social media by integrating blockchain technology and token-based incentives. Phaver’s Decentralized Social Media Puts Users in Control Phaver is a decentralized social media platform that integrates Web3 technologies, allowing users to take … Read more
SEC Flags Risks in Crypto and Emerging Tech Investment Scams
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is raising alarms about the growing risks of cryptocurrency scams and other investment fraud during World Investor Week 2024. Amid the rising influence of AI, social media, and aggressive financial marketing, investors are struggling to find reliable advice. The agency is focusing on scams involving cryptocurrencies, financial grooming, … Read more
