Bluesky adds 1 million new users in 3 days amid X ban in Brazil
The decentralized microblogging platform has seen traffic and user numbers surge following the X expulsion from Brazil. Go to Source
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Brazil Supreme Court upholds judge’s decision to suspend Elon Musk’s X
The Tesla CEO has used his platform on X to hint Brazilian residents should defy the judge’s order using VPNs, despite the risk of fines. Go to Source
Dogecoin Manipulation Lawsuit Against Elon Musk and Tesla Dismissed
Elon Musk and Tesla Inc. successfully had a lawsuit dismissed that accused them of manipulating the price of dogecoin (DOGE) for personal gain. A U.S. District Judge in Manhattan ruled that the plaintiffs failed to provide convincing evidence, despite multiple revisions of their claims. The lawsuit alleged that Musk’s social media influence caused a 36,000% … Read more
Tanzania Reportedly Blocks X Amid Opposition Crackdown
The East African nation of Tanzania has reportedly restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). This ongoing outage has been confirmed by Netblocks, an internet observatory organization. The incident coincides with a police alert regarding alleged plans by the opposition party to raid police stations. Prominent politician Tundu Lissu and four other … Read more
Brazilian judge suspends X after Elon Musk refuses to name representative
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes began investigating the spread of misinformation during the government of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Go to Source
Scammers ditch ‘elaborate’ crypto Ponzis for pig butchering: Chainalysis
The lifespan of scams is getting shorter as cybercriminals change tactics and target individuals on social media. Go to Source
Uncovering The Crypto Social Media Ecosystem
The crypto community’s social media preferences have been revealed in a recent survey, showcasing a diverse landscape. X, the most popular platform, only secured 41.7% of the vote, indicating a fragmented market. Telegram And YouTube Tops The Chart Telegram and YouTube emerged as strong contenders, with 21.5% and 20.8% of participants respectively choosing them as … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg says he ‘regrets’ bowing to COVID-19 censorship pressure
“I believe the government pressure was wrong, and I regret that we were not more outspoken about it,” said the Meta CEO in a letter. Go to Source
2 pig butcher busts: Feds recover $5M, ex-Kansas bank CEO jailed
United States prosecutors announced nearly $5 million worth of Tether (USDT) has been seized from a crypto scammer, while in Kansas, a former bank CEO is going to jail for embezzlement. Go to Source
Elon Musk’s Twitter buyout is going so poorly that banks had to issue pay cuts
The “hung” loans have led to bankers calling it the worst buyout since 2008. Go to Source
