Social Media

Facebook Has a New Director of Engineering for Blockchain
Facebook is getting even more serious about blockchain, appointing a new director of engineering to focus on the technology.

Bitcoin's Unknown 'Kings': The Magazine Mystery That's Got Crypto Guessing
A recent magazine cover attracted international commentary. After all, it isn't every day that relative unknowns are touted as "Bitcoin Kings."

Facebook Relaxes Ban, Accepts Some Crypto Ads
Now, at least some, crypto advertisers will find that they can post crypto ads on Facebook - if they are approved through an application process.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

