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Bugs

Cold Reception? Crypto Critics Ignite After EOS Blockchain ‘Freeze’

Over the weekend, transactions on the live EOS blockchain came to a complete – yet temporary – halt. 

Tech  ·  18 June 2018
Markets

Bitcoin’s Price Is Below $7K and (Some) Hodlers Aren’t So Happy About It

The price of bitcoin hit a two-month low over the weekend – and social media is alight with speculation about it.

Markets  ·  11 June 2018
Facebook

Blockchains Alone Won’t Fix the Facebook Problem

The root problem of social media is centralization of control over data. The ideas that underpin blockchain tech offer glimpses of a path forward.

Markets  ·  12 April 2018
Twitter

What Venezuelans Are Saying About the Petro

The South American country's plan to launch its own cryptocurrency has sparked global headlines and a range of commentary on social media.

Business  ·  21 February 2018
Regulation

CFTC Joins SEC In Warning Against Crypto Pump-and-Dumps

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday issued a warning about cryptocurrency pump-and-dump schemes.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 February 2018
Investments

This Token Promises Not to Spam You on Social Media

Singapore-based marketing company Jet8 has proved the value of cool teens in Asia, and with this ICO, it goes global.

Markets  ·  30 January 2018
Markets

Just Because It’s Bad for Your Coin Doesn’t Mean It’s FUD

Not all unwelcome tidings can be dismissed as attempts to sow "fear, uncertainty and doubt," and shooting the messenger won't make the message untrue.

Markets  ·  23 January 2018
Ethereum

Goodbye Ethereum: Kik Plans to Move Its ICO Tokens to Stellar

Kik founder Ted Livingston announced on Wednesday that his company was moving its Kin token app from ethereum to Stellar.

Business  ·  14 December 2017
Investments

Pantera Leads $5 Million Investment in Video Streaming Token Pre-Sale

A group of veteran blockchain VCs is funding a new token aimed at creating a decentralized video file exchange network.

Markets  ·  26 October 2017
Investments

DJ Khaled Is the Latest Celebrity to Promote an ICO

Music producer DJ Khaled has become the latest in a line of celebrities promoting initial coin offerings on social media.

Markets  ·  29 September 2017
Investments

Kik ICO Raises $98 Million But Falls Short of Target

Social media platform Kik closed its initial coin offering yesterday with a total of $98 million raised – falling short of its funding target.

Markets  ·  27 September 2017
Regulation

‘Russia’s Facebook’ Eases Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Ads

The most popular social network in Russia is loosening restrictions on advertisements related to cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 August 2017
Ethereum

Armed with an Ethereum ICO, Can Kik Succeed Where Facebook Failed?

Social media platform Kik opens up about its plans to launch a cryptocurrency, saying the move could fulfill long-held business goals.

Tech  ·  21 June 2017
Ethereum

ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale

Messaging service Kik has revealed plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and ultimately create a new ecosystem for digital services.

Business  ·  25 May 2017
Bitcoin

Report: Bitcoin Social Media Scams Are On the Rise

A new report by a cybersecurity platform provider issued today offered new data on social media scams.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2017