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
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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
Washington State Accuses 2 Cryptocurrency Platforms of Defrauding Investors
Two cryptocurrency platforms face allegations of fraud by Washington State’s Department of Financial Institutions. Both companies allegedly lured investors with promises of huge returns, but later blocked withdrawals and demanded extra fees. An investor lost $64,000 to one platform after being asked for a “safety reserve” fee. The platforms are accused of exploiting social media … Read more
‘Uptober’ mentions on social media plummet amid crypto rout
“Uptober” fever has been waning on social media as crypto markets shed $200 billion since the start of October, according to Santiment. Go to Source
Telegram users report massive outages on messenger app
Telegram has been experiencing massive outages in several countries since around 10:30 am UTC on Oct. 3. Go to Source
Judge finds new California election deepfake ban unconstitutional
Federal Judge John A. Mendez has blocked a new California law that allowed any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes. Go to Source
Bitcoin bull run unlikely as long as social sentiment runs too hot — Santiment
Santiment says there’s nearly double the amount of bullish posts to bearish ones on social media. Go to Source
