Nine Bitcoin Twitter Accounts That Deserve Your Attention
Nine Bitcoin Twitter accounts that deserve to be followed.
Twitter CEO Endorses Bitcoin For Black America
According to his tweet on February 23rd, while promoting the book discussing Bitcoin’s huge potential benefits to the African-American community, Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter who is no stranger to controversies in the media, used the fanbase of his Twitter platform for this cause.
Could Twitter Bitcoin Hack Have Been Prevented? Twitter Faces Heat From SEC
There is ongoing speculation that the massive Bitcoin hack that overtook Twitter on July 15 could have been prevented if Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and his multi-billion dollar social networking company had taken matters into their own hands and addressed the security concerns outlined by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2015.
Twitter Says Bitcoin Hack Originated From Phone Phishing Attack
On Thursday, Twitter provided an update addressing the massive Bitcoin hack that overtook its platform earlier this month.
Unstoppable Domains and Chainlink Introduce Twitter Verification for Crypto Payments
Unstoppable Domains and Chainlink, the secure oracle network, have launched a Twitter authentication service for .crypto addresses.
Preventing Future Hacks: Twitter Improves Security Ahead of US Elections
Social media giant, Twitter has revamped its security measures for high profile accounts ahead of the U.S. November Presidential Elections.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Expresses Passion for Bitcoin in Thread Justifying Twitter Ban of President Trump
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey explained Twitter’s decision to ban President Donald Trump following last week’s attack on the Capitol, expressing his passion for decentralized Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Twitter Hack Investigation Reveals Second Teen Mastermind
US authorities revealed that there may have been another hacker that played a prominent role in the Bitcoin hack that overtook Twitter on July 15.
Bitcoin Users Have Bigger Problems Than Recent Twitter Scam
The recent spate of Twitter scams appears to indicate that Bitcoin users will face even more sophisticated and devastating attacks in the future.
Twitter Takes on Decentralization with New Social Media Development Project
Bluesky – the new social media decentralized initiative, endorsed by Jack Dorsey of Twitter and five other programmers. Dorsey has dedicated funds for this new project, which ultimately will put social media platforms on blockchain.
Will Gold Bull Peter Schiff Change His Mind on Bitcoin? Crypto Twitter Backs BTC
Peter Schiff and his son have brought their friendly banter regarding Bitcoin investments to crypto Twitter.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Intends to Donate Proceeds from Tweet NFT to Africa Relief Charity
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has capitalized on the non-fungible token (NFT) hype that has been going around.
CEO Jack Dorsey On Why the Future of Twitter Lies in Blockchain
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey discussed Bitcoin and how blockchain technology can be leveraged to counter security breaches in an increasingly digital world.
The SpaceX Token Scam: A Cautionary Tale in Cryptocurrency Fraud
SpaceX Tokens, a cryptocurrency linked to SpaceX, are allegedly used for decentralized funding and community engagement, but evidence suggests they are part of a scam involving fake advertisements and social media.
Facebook, Google, Twitter Face $600 Million Class Action Lawsuit Over Cryptocurrency Ad Ban
The trio of Facebook, Google and Twitter have been slammed by a $600 million class-action lawsuit by a group of companies and individuals backed by Sydney based JPB Liberty
Twitter and Alibaba Enter Global AI Race
Twitter and Alibaba are reportedly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into their businesses. Meanwhile, Gemini co-founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have funded their business with a $100 million personal loan. This week’s Crypto Biz also covers MetaMask's new feature for purchasing cryptocurrency and Alibaba's new chatbot assistant.
Spike in COVID-19 Cybercrime Is Stimulating Mass Adoption of Blockchain in Asia
With COVID-19 forcing businesses to adopt digital means of transacting, there is a spike in blockchain adoption, Bitcoin price surge, rise in Bitcoin scams.
Musk's Halloween Tweet Leads to DOGE, SHIB Uptrend
DOGE shot up 14% within minutes following his tweet. However, the crypto shrank down to 12% at press time. While Shiba Inu also went up by around 5% to create a local high of $0.00001032.
Ethereum’s Sentiment on Twitter Becomes Extremely Positive as DeFi’s Value Tops $80B
The Ethereum (ETH) network has been experiencing an uptick in activities and this made crowd sentiment on Twitter extremely positive, as disclosed by Data analytic firm IntoTheBlock.
Coinbase, Gemini, Binance & Kraken Address Twitter Hack: "Repercussions for Bitcoin Could’ve Been Worse"
Twitter has never in its history experienced as big of a security breach and crypto hack scam as the one that happened earlier this week.
Twitter Is Developing a Crypto Division to Examine Decentralized Apps
Twitter says the establishment of a new crypto team that will be tasked with examining the potential of decentralized apps.
Reddit Might Gear up for NFT-Based Profile Pictures for Users
Following in the footsteps of Twitter, Reddit is eyeing to permit users to have NFT-based profile pictures through a feature that is being tested.
What the U.S. Congress Decides on Crypto Will Ultimately Overstepping their authority
Jake Chervinsky, the Blockchain Association's chief policy officer, criticized the SEC's enforcement-based regulation and urged Congress to regulate the sector.
Elon Musk and Changpeng “CZ” Zhao Clash Over Dogecoin Glitch
Elon Musk criticizes Changpeng Zhao for the way Binance handled the Dogecoin glitch calling it “shady”, sparking a “battle” on Twitter.
Twitter CEO: Bitcoin is a Prime “Currency of the Internet” Candidate
The founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has said that he has not considered creating a native coin for his own social media platforms like the Libra which Facebook had expressed intentions of unveiling as a "new global currency" in June targeting a launch in Q1 of the year 2020.
Study Reveals Emoji Sentiments' Impact on Crypto Markets
Researchers use AI to analyze emoji sentiment in cryptocurrency markets, providing insights into market dynamics and suggesting incorporating it into trading strategies to avoid market downturns.
Dogecoin: Not All Cryptos Are Created Equal
What do Elon Musk, Snoop Dogg, and Gene Simmons have in common? They've all come out as proponents of Dogecoin, the one-time joke cryptocurrency. While Doge might be spiking, it's important to remember that no all cryptos are created equal.
Twitter introduces content creator subscriptions
Twitter now allows content creators to monetize their posts through subscriptions, offering exclusive content to paying followers. Creators can keep 97% of revenue up to $50,000, with a revenue split of 80% after. Twitter has partnered with Stripe to process payments and will use AI to combat misinformation.
President Biden Claims that Musk Purchased a Platform that Promotes Hate Speech
President Joe Biden has slammed Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter
Elon Musk Could Bring More Crypto Use Cases into Twitter: Bloomberg
With Twitter deal now closed, Elon Musk is set to bring radical changes into the social media, including cryptocurrency.
Lawyers Speak on Motions Dealing With Potential conflicts
James Bromley represents FTX's debtors in bankruptcy. Bromley attacked former CEO Sam Bankman-social Fried's media attacks on his law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, which represented FTX and Ryne Miller.
Browser Extension Reveals Twitter Blue Accounts
A browser extension named "Eight Dollars" is helping Twitter users distinguish between actual verified accounts and Twitter Blue subscribers, who pay for their verification badge. It shows whether an account has paid for verification or earned it through the traditional process.
Twitter Hires Former Hacker Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko as Head of Security
Following the high-profile security breach witnessed in July this year, Twitter has hired former hacker Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko as its new head of security.
Is Bitcoin Getting Ready for a Bullish Continuation?
After nosediving below the psychological price of $40K over the weekend, Bitcoin is back to winning ways.
Dogecoin Becomes The 8th Largest Cryptocurrency, Overtaking Cardano
Dogecoin overtook Cardano to become the world’s 8th most valuable crypto asset by market cap at $17.9 billion
Former Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's AI Startup Raises $30 Million
Ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal's new AI startup secures $30 million in funding, focusing on software for large language model developers. Backed by prominent investors, the venture reflects Agrawal's shift from social media to AI innovation.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Supports Nigerian Protest Against Police Brutality With Bitcoin Donations
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has supported Nigeria's EndSars campaign against police brutality with an undisclosed amount of Bitcoin (BTC), asks public for further donations.
Shares Price & Memecoins Soars after Elon Musk Appointed as Twitter's Board of Directors
Twitter shares soared Monday after the acquisition from Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc, who becomes the largest shareholder and is appointed to the board of directors of Twitter.
Dave Portnoy Offers to be The Savior of Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK), Angering Crypto Twitter
After declaring that he may be quitting crypto trading altogether, Dave Portnoy is now hinting that he will “save Bitcoin and crypto.”
Twitter Enables Bitcoin Tipping on Its Platform, Plans to Support Users to Unlock NFTs Services
Twitter has moved to let its users tip content creators using Bitcoin to help users earn money for the platform. The social media giant is also expanding its reach to support users to authenticate and showcase their NFT digital assets.
NFT project was actually a "social experiment" designed to shed light
Little Shapes' creator said he lied about his past to promote his exposé.
Twitter’s Decentralized Workforce Can Work From Home Forever Following COVID Lockdown
Twitter employees have been given the autonomy to choose when they will return to work once the social media giant’s offices open following the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.
Binance Joins Elon Musk in His Twitter Bid with $500m Equity Funding
Binance cryptocurrency exchange has joined Elon Musk’s takeover bid with a $500 million equity contribution to Twitter.
DWF Labs' Andrei Grachev Fires Back at GSR Cristian Gil
A Twitter feud between Andrei Grachev of DWF Labs and Cristian Gil of GSR.io has ignited discussions about the state of the crypto market and the role of market makers. The public disagreement has even led to a proposition for a "Crypto Fight Night," where the loser would have to leave the crypto markets.
Twitter and Facebook Grilled in Senate Hearing Over Social Media Censorship of US Presidential Election
Facebook and Twitter are facing heat from US Congress for how they handled political misinformation circulating on the social media platforms.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Ponders Mass Cryptocurrency Adoption on Twitter
Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, believes that blockchain will help the crypto space to reach 5 billion users.
Retail Momentum on the Bitcoin Network Slows Down by BTC’s Sinking Social Sentiment
Crypto analyst Joseph Young noted that a slow down in retail momentum and miners moving out of China were affecting Bitcoin.
Jul 17 Trading Analysis: Even the best pandemic stock couldn't move the needle on earnings
BTC continues to snooze while ALTs continue to put on their dancing shoes with some DeFi names tracking double digit gains on a daily basis this week. If DeFi isn't enough, payments segment is also getting a bid on with Stellar making an announcement that they will be made available on Samsung mobile phones. So what if crypto celebrities and company twitter accounts got hacked, Bitcoin just had another free advertising campaign courtesy of these hackers. Bank of Thailand is also making greater progress in its central bank digital currency as it heads into Phase 3.
Coinbase CEO Avoids Mainstream Media, Prefers YouTube, Podcasts and Blogs
Brian Armstrong the Coinbase CEO, has joined the list of cryptocurrency executives who prefer to leverage their own blogs and platforms to distribute information to the media, as opposed to direct contact with any journalists.
Twitter Massive Hack Attack Traced Back to Crypto Wallet Using BitPay and Coinbase
In the massive Bitcoin scheme that happened earlier this week, reputed coin exchanges such as Binance, Gemini, and Coinbase were targeted by crypto scammers, and officials have been hard at work investigating the digital trail that may lead back to the crypto scammers.
Binance Contributes to Recovery and Return of $10,000 of Stolen Crypto To a Targeted Investor
Binance affiliate crypto security expert Harry Denley helped a victim recover $10, 000 worth of lost cryptocurrency recently.
Charles Hoskinson Proposes Solution to Fix Twitter’s Problem, Taking Digital Identity to the Blockchain Age
With the recent Twitter hack, implicating individuals including Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Joe Biden, and a few others, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson spoke about the issue in his most recent Whiteboard video.
US Senator Demands Answers from Twitter Over Massive Bitcoin Hack Incident
US senator Josh Hawley has urged Twitter to cooperate with fed agencies and take necessary measures to secure the social media site before the cyber hacking accounts of celebrities, politicians, technology moguls, and major firms in an apparent Bitcoin scam expands further.
British Army Recovers Twitter & YouTube Accounts following Crypto Scam Hack
The British Army recovered from crypto scams after hackers breached its YouTube and Twitter accounts on July 3.
Elon Musk Sued by Twitter Investors for Delayed Disclosure
A group of investors sued Elon Musk to save himself about $156 million for failing to disclose that he had purchased more than 5% of Twitter shares by March 14.
Crypto Market Watch: Weekly Price Trend Update
Here is a brief on the most significant crypto price uptrend over the past week.
IMF Educational Cryptocurrency Video Receives Backlash from Bitcoin and Crypto Experts
A video posted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on its social platform has generated a lot of criticism from the cryptocurrency community.
Twitter & Instagram Reportedly To Launch NFT Collectibles
Twitter and Instagram reportedly develop non-fungible tokens (NFT) feature on its app, a mobile developer reveals.
Hackers Hungry for Bitcoin and Ether Target Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency hackers seized the social media account of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, in an effort to secure Bitcoin and Ether funds.
Alerting! CoinList's Twitter Account Hacked
Crypto platform CoinList's Twitter account was hacked on July 22, 2023. Neon EVM alerted users to avoid clicking any links.
Sam Bankman-Fried May Cashout Up To $100M from Twitter Buyout
Sam Bankman-Fried is set to cash out about $100 million from Twitter per his earlier investment in the company.
Mike Novogratz Wins 0.5 BTC on Biden Election Bet, Holds Twitter Lottery
Mike Novogratz revealed that he won half a Bitcoin in an election bet he placed on a Biden election win over the weekend. He then held an impromptu Twitter lottery giveway.
Is Bitcoin still a Safe Haven? The Crypto Community Debates on Twitter Following Global Stock Market Crash
Is Bitcoin still a safe haven? The Crypto Community takes the debate to Twitter after the biggest stock market crash since 2009.
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Sues Google and YouTube Over Fraudulent Bitcoin Scam Videos
Legal team for Steve Wozniak, co-founder of tech powerhouse Apple, announced a lawsuit against YouTube and their parent company Google alleging that the media companies failed to take down fraudulent videos that impersonated Wozniak to drive Bitcoin funds.
Twitter Followers Advise Elon Musk to Invest 10% of Tesla Stock in Cryptocurrencies, Poll Says
Elon Musk has received responses from the majority of his Twitter followers. The renowned investor recently asked whether he should sell 10% of his Tesla stock.
Twitter Reportedly Developing Bitcoin Tipping Service for Sending Money to Favorite Accounts
Twitter is reportedly working on a new tipping feature on the popular social media platform, which will allow users to send Bitcoin directly to their favorite accounts.
AI-powered project steals $1M from consumers.
Users have reported that the AI-based decentralized application project Harvest Keeper has stolen approximately one million dollars from their accounts in what is likely to be a fraud.
Surge in Generative AI Interest: Insights from Twitter Discussions
A recent study titled "Public perception of generative AI on Twitter: an empirical study based on occupation and usage" unveils a broad spectrum of sentiments and uses of generative AI across various occupations, highlighting the technology's impact and ethical considerations.
Twitter Enables Monetization for Creators
Twitter users can now monetize their content via a new subscription service, allowing creators to charge followers a monthly fee for access to exclusive content. Twitter has partnered with Stripe to payout creators and will take a 3% cut up to $50,000, after which the revenue split drops to 80%. The feature is part of Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing effort to revamp the social media platform, which includes using artificial intelligence to detect and deter misinformation.
"I Knew Owning Bitcoin Was a Bad Idea," Claims Peter Schiff After Losing Access to His Bitcoin Wallet
"I knew to own Bitcoin was a bad idea, I just never realized it was this bad!" exclaims Peter Schiff, after losing access to his bitcoin wallet and his password being invalidated. The crypto – the community has offered help, but it would seem the BTC has been lost for good.
Sending Ethereum Tips on Twitter Becomes a Reality
After enabling Bitcoin tipping on its platform in September 2021, Twitter has stretched its hands by adding Ethereum to the mix.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Says Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Stance "Leaves People Behind"
Following the move by Coinbase to offer severance packages to staff who disagree with the ‘apolitical’ stance of the firm, Twitter’s CEO Jack Dorsey has slammed the move.
Twitter introduces content creator subscriptions
Twitter now allows content creators to monetize their posts through subscriptions, offering exclusive content to paying followers. Creators can keep 97% of revenue up to $50,000, with a revenue split of 80% after. Twitter has partnered with Stripe to process payments and will use AI to combat misinformation.
Twitter Rolls Out Bitcoin Price Quotes
Twitter has added Bitcoin price quotes to its social media platform, powered by TradingView. A link to Israeli cryptocurrency exchange eToro is also included, where users can buy or sell Bitcoin.
Azuki's Twitter Account Hacked, Over $750,000 Stolen
Azuki, a popular nonfungible token project, had its Twitter account hacked, stealing almost $750K in USDC in 30 minutes.
Vitalik Buterin Thinks Twitter Headquarters Should Be Moved to Switzerland
Vitalik is suggesting Elon Musk should move Twitter headquarters to Switzerland
Shiba Inu On Track to Follow Dogecoin Rally Amid Musk's Twitter Buying
Shiba Inu has found success quickly and is currently the second-largest meme coin in the market. But its impressive performance appears related to Doge.
Bitcoin’s Sentiment on Twitter Remains Negative, Which Could Signal a Price Upswing
The consolidation period in the Bitcoin market continues making a negative sentiment on Twitter, and this trend could trigger an upward momentum, which could find many by surprise.
CoinShares Launches Twitter Bot for NFT Investors
Crypto asset manager CoinShares has launched a helpful Twitter bot for NFT investors.
Crypto Twitter Explodes as US SEC Aims to Sue Ripple For Sale of XRP Token as Securities
The US SEC is suing Ripple for selling its XRP token, meanwhile, Crypto Twitter has erupted with support and criticism of the less than decentralized crypto firm.
Twitter Nearly Close a deal selling to Elon Musk, Will Memecoins Soar?
Negotiations between Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., and Twitter’s eleven-member board were in high gear on April 25. Musk eyes purchasing the social media giant and making it private.
Binance Confirms Equity Investment in Musk's Acquisition, Dogecoin Stimulated over Deal
The acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk has finally been made. Binance confirmed the crypto exchange has invested as an equity investor in Elon Musk's $44 billion deal.
Twitter Shares Plummet by 20% as Elon Musk’s $44 Billion Takeover Shelved
The anticipated takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., was temporarily postponed as he waited to be briefed about the social media giant’s fake accounts.
Charles Hoskinson Changes Ethereum Classic Twitter Account to Ergo's
Charles Hoskinson, the blockchain leader known as one of the key figures responsible for creating Ethereum Classic and Input Output Hong Kong (IOHK), the parent company of Cardano recently converted the Twitter account of Ethereum Classic ( ETC) to that of Ergo Proof-of-Work network on the 6th of October
Twitter to Add Cryptocurrency Trading
Twitter is partnering with fintech firm eToro to offer a new feature allowing users to trade cryptocurrencies and stocks. The feature will be accessed via a "view on eToro" tab, taking users to eToro's trading platform. This is the first major deal for Twitter since Elon Musk took over as CEO.
RyanAir CEO Declares Bitcoin a Ponzi Scheme, Urges Public Boycott
RyanAir CEO Michael O’Leary has declared Bitcoin (BTC) a Ponzi scheme and has urged the boycott of the premier digital currency.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Apologizes for Bitcoin Hack, But Not Before Dutch Politician Was Compromised
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey came forward on Thursday to apologize thoroughly for his social network company’s failure to prohibit and shut down Bitcoin scam artists' digital heist of important verified accounts, that ranged from that of tech moguls Elon Musk and Bill Gates to political figure Joe Biden.
US Congress’ Attack on Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook Continues, Can Blockchain Benefit?
As the antitrust hearing with tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) continues, the question of whether decentralization will subsequently rise as a result of the legal tech-policy hearing has been brought up.
Deso Blockchain Crosses 2 Million Accounts Amid Elon Musk's Twitter Revamp
The DeSo Blockchain, a custom-built layer-1 designed for the scalability of decentralized social applications for millions of users, recently crossed 2 million accounts and 130,000 MAUs.
Market Reactions to Elon Musk on not Joining the Board of Directors of Twitter
The market has different responses to Musk's recent move after he recently purchased Twitter shares and decided not to join the board.
Scammers Involved in Uniswap Founder's Twitter Account Hack Stole $3.6M from Victims
In a recent cybersecurity incident, the Twitter account of Uniswap founder Hayden Adams (@haydenzadams) was hacked by scammers who have reportedly been active since April 2023.
Team behind Friendsies NFT project refutes claims
NFTs Friendsies denies departing NFT after being called a "hard rug."
SEC Cybersecurity Breach: Investigating the Fallout and Future Measures
The SEC's recent cybersecurity breach, involving an unauthorized post on its X (formerly Twitter) account about a Bitcoin ETF, underscores the need for robust cybersecurity measures. The SEC is actively investigating the incident, highlighting the broader implications for security practices in social media and government agencies.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Purchases Twitter Shares Worth $55.34 Million
Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood is doubling down on her Twitter bet, buying more shares of the popular social media giant following Bitcoin tipping rollout on the social network platform.
Damus, a decentralized social network teased an upcoming feature
One community member called the feature the future of monetization.
Twitter Account of PwC Venezuela Gets Hacked
The Venezuelan arm of the giant accounting firm, PwC Venezuela was under attack as its official Twitter page has been displaying a phishing link to a fake XRP token giveaway.
Edward Snowden Criticizes SEC Following Twitter Hack and False Bitcoin ETF Announcement
Whistleblower Edward Snowden has openly criticized SEC Chair Gary Gensler following a misleading Bitcoin ETF approval post on the SEC's Twitter account. Snowden's comments highlight growing concerns about the SEC's credibility and regulatory approach in the crypto industry.
USD Coin Chief Strategy Officer Twitter Account Hacked
Circle's USD Coin (USDC) stablecoin chief strategy officer Dante Disparte's Twitter account has been hacked, with the account reportedly promoting fake loyalty rewards to long-time users of USDC.
Twitter Responds to Elon Musk's Takeover Bid With 'The Rights Plan'
Twitter's board of directors in reply to Musk's attempt to buy over the platform and take it private in a $43 billion bid, have jointly agreed to activate the Rights Plan.
Dogecoin Skyrockets after Musk Announces Acquisition of Twitter for around $44bn
Dogecoin was up to more than 20% after Musk made a $46.5 billion takeover offer on Monday for a 9.2% stake in Twitter and completed a physical acquisition.
Binance CEO CZ Comments on Vitalik Buterin's Twitter Account Hack
On 10 Sep 2023, Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), addressed the hacking of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's Twitter account. CZ emphasized the need for stronger security on social media platforms, citing Twitter's vulnerabilities. The breach led to losses of over $691,000 for users who clicked a malicious link on Buterin's hacked account. Notably, a valuable NFT, CryptoPunk #3983, worth approximately $250,543, was stolen. Users are urged to exercise caution online.
Bill Gates Confused by Trump’s Terms for Microsoft TikTok Deal, Twitter Reportedly Joins Race
Microsoft may be entering the social media ecosystem should they acquire TikTok, in a deal that Bill Gates is calling a poisoned chalice. Meanwhile, Twitter is now rumored to be in talks with ByteDance—TikTok’s parent company—to potentially reclaim their old video Vines territory.
American Teen Arrested and Accused as Ringleader of Twitter Scam Involving Bitcoin
Graham Ivan Clark, a 17-year-old from Tampa, Florida, has been arrested and accused of being the mastermind behind the Twitter hack that reaped at least $100,000 in Bitcoin from victims in a matter of hours.
Investing Corporate Cash to Cryptocurrency “Doesn’t Make Sense”: Twitter CFO
Cryptocurrencies are booming, but Twitter’s CFO has signed a new direction, stating that moving corporate cash to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin is currently not the right investment decision due to its volatility.
Elon Musk says He’s “Off Twitter For a While” After Sending DOGE and BTC Soaring
Elon Musk is taking a break from Twitter after a few weeks of market-moving opinions on Dogecoin and Bitcoin.
Twitter Deal Sees Further Stalemate, Elon Musk Warns He Can Pull Out His Bid
Elon Musk, the prospective owner of social media giant Twitter, has sent a filing to the SEC noting it may exercise its rights not to consummate the Twitter deal anymore.
Elon Musk Moves Forward with AI Plans for Twitter
Elon Musk’s recent purchase of nearly 10,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) indicates his commitment to an AI project at Twitter. The project is reportedly in its early stages and uses a large language model. Musk has previously expressed concerns about AI and signed an open letter to halt its development.
Twitter Sued Amid Musk's Plans to Lay Off 50% of Employees
Elon Musk may have to battle a new class action lawsuit over alleged Twitter staff layoff
KuCoin Twitter Hack Leads to Loss of Funds
KuCoin's official Twitter account was hacked, leading to users losing their funds in a fake giveaway event. The exchange pledged to reimburse the victims and improve security measures to prevent similar incidents. This incident highlights the growing trend of hackers taking over official Twitter accounts of crypto exchanges and NFT projects to promote scams.
Square Announces Its Purchase of 4,709 Bitcoins for $50 Million
Square, with Jack Dorsey as the CEO, announces it has purchased 4,709 bitcoins for $50 million.
eToro’s AI Copy Portfolio Trades on Sentiment
The eToro trading platform launched its latest user copy portfolio on Tuesday, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that trades on the sentiments of 850,000,000 daily tweets.
Twitter disables actions on tweets with Substack links
Twitter users are unable to interact with tweets containing links to Substack pages, receiving error messages that some actions on the tweet have been disabled by Twitter. It is unclear whether this is a bug or an intended feature. The problem arose around the same time that Twitter cut off the ability for Substack users to embed tweets in their posts. This issue comes after recent mysterious changes to Twitter, and the announcement of Substack's "Notes" application, which is seen as competition to Twitter.
Teenage Twitter Hacker Mastermind of Bitcoin Scam Pleads Not Guilty
17-year old Graham Ivan Clark, the alleged teenage mastermind of the notorious Bitcoin hack involving high profile individuals has pleaded not guilty
Charles Hoskinson Officially Cut Ties with XRP Community
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson has publicly declared to cut ties with the XRP community.
Teenage Twitter Hacker Could Use Bitcoin to Post $725,000 Bail
The mastermind behind Twitter’s recent massive hack attack has finally been arrested after a nationwide investigation by the FBI, and bail for him has been set at $725,000.
Trump Outraged: Jack Dorsey Faces Senate Subpoena After Twitter Blocks Biden Ukraine Scandal
CEO Jack Dorsey is to testify about the recent incident where Twitter blocked a NY Post news disclosing sensitive information on Joe Biden's scandal in Ukraine.
Transactions Worth over $100K Escalate on the Dogecoin Network after Elon Musk's Acquisition of Twitter
Dogecoin has been in a frenzy in the past 24 hours following the acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc.
Coinbase Reveals New Price Oracle Competing with Chainlink as a Major Rival in the DeFi Ecosystem
San Francisco-based crypto exchange Coinbase is taking the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry to the next level by releasing its Coinbase Price Oracle, a reliable source of signed price data for crypto pairs. Blockchain oracles provide paths between off-chain and on-chain events and are third-party information sources that supply data to blockchains. Blockchain oracles offer useful data for DeFi applications and other blockchain services.
DWF Labs Co-founder Andrei Grachev Announces Financial Partnership with DMCC
Andrei Grachev, co-founder of DWF Labs, announced a financial partnership with DMCC, supporting firms transitioning to Dubai DMCC. This announcement, juxtaposed with Grachev’s recent Twitter feud with GSR.io's Cristian Gil, highlights the competitive and cooperative facets of the crypto market landscape, and the challenges and opportunities DWF Labs encounters in its journey.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Explains Why Bitcoin is "The Best Internet Currency"
Bitcoin (BTC) and DeFi tokens have been all the rage lately, with crypto investors anticipating BTC’s next bull run and the DeFi industry booming in growth.
Binance Executive Accuses Former FTX CEO of Spreading Fake Rumors
Binance executive Patrick Hillmann accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of spreading fake rumors on Twitter to denigrate Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. Hillmann claimed that Bankman-Fried used his influence to label CZ as an "evil Chinese" to perpetuate alleged scams at FTX.
Ethereum’s Crowd Sentiment Hits a Two-Month High as ETH 2.0 Surpasses 200,000 Validators
Ethereum recently jumped above the $2,400 level, triggering crowd sentiment on Twitter to hit a two-month high, as acknowledged by on-chain metrics provider Santiment.
Jack Dorsey Resigns as Twitter CEO, Paving Room for New Ventures to Crypto Business
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has confirmed his resignation as the CEO of the company, leaving room for speculations on his next move and the role crypto will feature in it.
Jack Dorsey's First Tweet Price Dropped to Less than $100 from $2.9M
According to a recent tweet from the self-acclaimed Chairman of the Wall Street Bet, the first tweet is now worth as low as $97. This loss corresponds to a 99.996% loss since the time it was auctioned.
Solana Co-founder Labels Ethereum 'Bourgeois Digital Tyranny
Solana Labs Co-founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, defended the Solana network's accessibility during a Twitter debate from 1st to 2nd October 2023, responding to criticisms regarding the cost of running nodes. Yakovenko contrasted Solana with Ethereum, advocating for negligible costs in state creation to promote true decentralization, despite rebuttals highlighting Solana's high node operation costs favoring corporations.
Teenage Bitcoin Scammer Behind 2020 Massive Twitter Hack Gets Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
Graham Ivan Clark, a Florida teenager, will serve three years of probation after receiving a jail term of three years in prison.
Twitter Hack Goes Viral as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, and Biden Hit by Massive Bitcoin Scam
Twitter has gone haywire as news of a Bitcoin scam hack targeting multiple high-profile figures such as Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos, and even multinational tech company Apple has broken out.
TRON Founder Justin Sun Offers Bounty Reward for Twitter Bitcoin Scammers
As distressed Twitter users scrambled to get a sense of the recent Bitcoin attack that happened earlier this week, TRON founder Justin Sun spoke up and offered a $1 million bounty reward for whoever was able to uncover the identities of those behind the Twitter mass hack.
McAfee Comes Clean on His Statement of Bitcoin, in Wake of His 'Dickening'
In recent news, John McAfee appeared to have retracted his previous statement regarding Bitcoin, now claiming he never believed that Bitcoin would hit $1 million dollar in pricing.
Drosey's Web5 to Merge Web3 and Web 2.0, Built on Bitcoin Blockchain
Web5 is a combination of Web3 and Web 2.0 built on the Bitcoin blockchain, former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced through Twitter.
Twitter Disables Interactions with Substack Links
Twitter users were unable to interact with tweets containing Substack links on April 7, receiving an error message or encountering issues with registering their interactions. It is unclear whether the issue is a bug or an intended feature. The problem began around the same time as Twitter cutting off the ability for Substack users to embed tweets. This comes as Substack announced a Twitter-like posting application, potentially competing with the social media platform.