Mastodon adds over 100+k active base users on the back of Twitter’s recent fiasco
Mastodon, a competing social network business, reported a large boost in traffic a day after Twitter implemented new limits on the number of posts users might see depending on their verification status. Mastodon creator and CEO Eugen Rochko announced on July 2 that the platform’s active user base had increased by at least 110,000 people. […]
Inside Linda Yaccarino’s ambitious plan for Twitter 2.0
Taking the reins as the new CEO of Twitter, Linda Yaccarino is set on an ambitious journey to reinstate the social platform as an advertiser’s dream space. Once hailed as a hub for real-time conversations and quick updates, Twitter suffered a considerable dip in its advertising revenues during the previous ownership era. Yaccarino, however, is […]
Twitter hacker and crypto scammer receives 5-year prison sentence
On Friday, Joseph James O’Conner was given a five-year prison term for his role in the 2020 Twitter hack by a federal court. The 24-year-old man, who goes by the online moniker “PlugwalkJoe,” pleaded guilty last month to a number of cybercrimes, including a SIM-swapping attack against a TikTok account with millions of followers. In […]
Twitter suspends memecoin-linked AI bot after Elon Musk’s ‘scam crypto’ allegations
Controversies and scandals are often brewing in the lightning-fast world of crypto. Elon Musk, the influential CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is behind the newest upheaval, which involves Twitter suspending a memecoin-linked AI bot. The incident demonstrates how influential and powerful social media can be in the Bitcoin industry, where even a single tweet can […]
Twitter’s transformation strategy is not that impressive
Twitter’s aspiration to rejuvenate its business extends beyond just digital advertising, as it eyes the expansive horizons of video, creator, and commerce collaborations. However, the grandeur of this vision might not match up to the reality on the ground, raising questions about the platform’s true potential. Twitter’s reliance on digital advertising Linda Yaccarino, the newly […]
Europe to stop Twitter and Tiktok from advertising crypto
Europe has decided to take a strong stance against cryptocurrency advertising on influential social media platforms such as Twitter and TikTok. In a bold move that’s bound to resonate throughout the digital landscape, BEUC, the European Consumer Organization, is pushing for a stringent crackdown on crypto asset promotions that, they argue, mislead investors. The umbrella […]
Twitter blatantly refuses to pay its Google Cloud bills
Shaking the sphere of digital business, Twitter has reportedly declined to clear its debts owed to Google Cloud, a move that could put the social media giant’s trust and safety mechanisms in jeopardy. The deadline for payment has passed with the contract renewal slated for this month, a situation causing some ripples across the sector. […]
Linda Yaccarino begins Twitter CEO journey
Stepping into the world of 280 characters, Linda Yaccarino has commenced her tenure as the new Chief Executive Officer of Twitter. The announcement of her appointment, made by tech billionaire Elon Musk, came as a surprise last month. Now, the ex-advertising chief of NBCUniversal is ready to take on the challenges at Twitter, a platform […]
Instagram challenges Twitter with text-based app
In a strategic move that highlights the ongoing battle for supremacy in the digital sphere, Instagram, a subsidiary of Meta Platforms, is reportedly developing a new text-based application. This innovation appears to directly challenge Twitter’s dominion, potentially ushering in a new era of social media interaction. According to Lia Haberman, a Social and Influencer Marketing […]
Twitter points finger at Microsoft for data abuse
In an unexpected turn of events, Twitter, the popular social media platform, has accused software giant Microsoft of alleged misuse of its data. The charge, spearheaded by Alex Spiro, a partner at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and legal representative for the company’s owner Elon Musk, suggests that Microsoft’s actions might have crossed the boundaries […]
Everything you need to know about Twitter’s new CEO
Twitter, the renowned social media platform, recently announced the appointment of its new CEO, Linda Yaccarino, an American media guru with Italian roots. As she steps into this significant role, we explore her background, accomplishments, and potential impact on Twitter. A leader with a rich background Born in 1963 in New York to immigrant parents […]
Twitter’s New CEO Linda Yaccarino Shows Love for Shiba Inu
Twitter, the popular social media platform, is currently in the news for its new CEO. The newly appointed CEO, Linda Yaccarino, begins work in less than 6 weeks. According to reports, she has served as the chairman of advertising and partnerships at NBC Universal. However, what has caught the attention of many Twitter users and […]
Elon Musk appoints Linda Yaccarino as Twitter CEO
Elon Musk has officially named Linda Yaccarino, a seasoned executive from NBCUniversal, as the new CEO of Twitter. Yaccarino, who brings extensive advertising industry experience, will be responsible for business operations while Musk focuses on product design and technology. A seasoned executive takes the helm Yaccarino has an impressive background, having worked at NBCUniversal for […]
Twitter’s latest move: Encrypted direct messages for users
Twitter is set to revolutionize its direct messaging (DM) feature, with CEO Elon Musk announcing the introduction of encrypted direct messages, as well as voice and video calls on the platform. These improvements reflect Musk’s ambition to transform Twitter into an all-encompassing app, catering to various user needs, from messaging to financial services. Enhanced privacy […]
Mastermind behind 2020 Twitter hack extradited and pleaded guilty
The United States has recently extradited Joseph O’Connor, the mastermind behind the 2020 Twitter hack and leader of a cyber cartel, from the U.K. Joseph himself has pleaded guilty to a range of cybercrime offenses, showcasing his acknowledgment of the gravity of his actions. O’Connor employed his skills for nefarious intentions, employing a meticulously orchestrated […]
Spotify and Twitter lead the way in digital collection revolution
The digital world is experiencing a revolutionary change as major social media platforms are shifting their focus from passive “likes” and “hearts” to a more active form of user engagement through digital collection and bookmarks. Spotify and Twitter are leading the way in this movement, with both platforms exploring the potential of blockchain technology and […]
Elon Musk threatens to sue Microsoft for using Twitter data for its AI
On Wednesday, Twitter CEO Elon Musk threatened to sue Microsoft, accusing the software behemoth of improperly utilizing the social media company’s data to train its artificial intelligence model. Musk’s post came after Mashable and other publications reported that Microsoft was planning to remove Twitter from its advertising platform, which allows ad buyers to manage all […]
Twitter takes on crypto and stock trading with eToro partnership
Twitter has announced a new partnership with eToro, a social trading company, which will allow its users to access stocks, cryptocurrencies, and other financial assets. The new feature, which was launched today, will enable users to buy and sell assets on the eToro platform through Twitter’s “cashtags” feature. Expanding cashtags Twitter’s “cashtags” feature currently allows […]
Twitter Inc now officially merged into X Corp, what does it mean for DOGE crypto?
Twitter Inc. has been officially rolled into a new corporate entity called ‘X Corp’ owned by Elon Musk, according to court documents submitted in connection with legal action against the app. This could potentially mean that Twitter 2.0 will be undergoing a name change as well. The merger was revealed in court documents tendered as […]
Dogecoin plummets 9% as Elon Musk dumps the Twitter logo
The value of Dogecoin, the eighth-largest crypto by market capitalization and Elon Musk’s favorite digital asset, has continued to decline since its logo was removed from Twitter. DOGE surged on April 3 after Elon Musk’s social media company replaced its blue bird logo with Dogecoin’s mascot. Dogecoin goes up and goes down at Musk’s will […]
A step-by-step guide on how to send USDT in the Telegram chat
Telegram users can now send each other the Tether stablecoin. The TON Foundation notified its users on Wednesday that the wallet function now supports USDT-TRON, also known as TRC20. With a market capitalization of $78 billion, USDT is the third-largest cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. Additionally, it is a stablecoin, meaning that its value is […]
Twitter ends access to free API as Elon Musk pushes for monetization
According to recent reports, Twitter will discontinue offering free access to its API starting February 9. On that note, the social media behemoth will launch a paid version. This comes as the Elon Musk-owned microblogging website states plans to look for more avenues to monetize the platform. Twitter is set to ents access to its […]
Elon Musk says Twitter payment will use fiat, but crypto will be implemented later
Twitter has filed for regulatory licenses across America and begun creating innovative software capable of processing payments on its platform to turn its business around. Spearheading this mission is the tech billionaire Elon Musk. Also, the tech billionaire stated that he wants the payment platform to use fiat first, and then cryptocurrencies would be added […]
Twitter’s new ‘Coins’ feature set to revolutionize social media monetization with Stripe payments integration
Twitter is currently constructing a new feature that allows users to give each other “Awards” with the help of virtual tokens, which can be obtained in exchange for fiat currency. Security researcher and data miner Jane Manchun Wong reported that Twitter is designing an interface for purchasing Coins, which Stripe’s fiat payment processing would power. […]
Elon Musk says he will step down following Twitter poll
Elon Musk announced he would be stepping down as CEO of Twitter Inc. once a suitable replacement is identified; however, he intends to remain in charge of the company’s engineering departments. Since assuming the role of Twitter’s owner in October, Elon Musk has overseen a significant workforce reduction. With 5,000 employees leaving or being fired […]
Will Twitter Coin kill Dogecoin?
From the onset, the present Twitter leadership, steered by the Tesla and SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, has severally communicated plans to enable digital payments on the social media platform. Among other features, Musk plans to enable content monetization for creatives on Twitter, which he claimed would beat the current monetization strategy on YouTube. The Dogecoin […]
SBF clearing his tracks on Twitter?
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder and former CEO of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, has raised a stir in the crypto industry with his recent actions. SBF’s attempts at self-preservation have added to the investors’ mistrust of him. According to some investors and analysts, SBF’s actions constitute “tampering with evidence,” and he should be on […]
Did Twitter halt its plan to launch a crypto wallet?
Twitter has had a significant impact on the crypto market in recent weeks. This portion has been positive up until today. Twitter has further chilled the already frigid crypto winter. According to reliable sources, the social media platform, now led by Elon Musk, has halted its efforts to establish a crypto wallet. Jane Manchung Wong, […]
Binance reveals equity stake in Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover
On October 28th, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, Binance, said that it had participated as an equity investor in the takeover of social media networking platform Twitter that was being orchestrated by billionaire crypto enthusiast Elon Musk. In a statement that was sent out via email, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao “CZ” expressed his […]
Bullish: Twitter is working on its own crypto wallet prototype
Digital wallets have become a hot venture in the crypto space of late, attracting the attention of even popular social media giants. There are now reports that Twitter is planning to create a crypto wallet to be integrated onto its social platform. With such entities introducing cryptos to their vast user base, it’s fair to […]
Elon Musk drags Twitter to court for fraud
Elon Musk has leveled accusations bordering on fraud against Twitter in a lawsuit he filed against the company. This lawsuit is a counter sue in which the billionaire is asking the court to look through fraudulent activities on the part of the microblogging company. Before now, Twitter had dragged Musk to court because he backed […]
Elon Musk pulls the plug on the $44B Twitter deal, prompting lawsuits
The world’s richest man is reconsidering the best way to invest his money. Tesla CEO Elon Musk shocked the business world by announcing his plan to cancel the $44 billion Twitter agreement in an unexpected twist of events. The news was communicated via a letter addressed to Twitter’s board of directors. In a nutshell, the […]
