# Diem gets closer to launch as Fireblocks and First introduce new payment infrastructure

# Diem gets closer to launch as Fireblocks and First introduce new payment infrastructure

“# Diem gets closer to launch as Fireblocks and First introduce new payment infrastructure ” The Diem Association is progressing towards launch with a new technical upgrade that reportedly allows more financial institutions to connect with the payment network.  Crypto security specialist Fireblocks and First Digital Asset Group, a Diem payment provider, announced Tuesday that…

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#West Virginia newspaper slams Big Tech for ‘manipulating’ digital media

#West Virginia newspaper slams Big Tech for ‘manipulating’ digital media

“#West Virginia newspaper slams Big Tech for ‘manipulating’ digital media” The owner of a local West Virginia newspaper company is fighting back against Big Tech giants for monopolizing digital media. Doug Reynolds of the Charleston Gazette-Mail, a Pulitzer Prize-winning paper, filed a lawsuit claiming companies like Facebook and Google are allegedly manipulating the digital advertising market. Reynolds told “America’s…

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#Facebook reducing distribution of Myanmar military content

#Facebook reducing distribution of Myanmar military content

“#Facebook reducing distribution of Myanmar military content” Facebook said on Friday it would reduce the distribution of all content and profiles run by Myanmar’s military, saying they have “continued to spread misinformation” after the army seized power and detained civilian leaders in a coup on Feb. 1. The measures – which are not a ban,…

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#Facebook begins test to show less political content

#Facebook begins test to show less political content

“#Facebook begins test to show less political content” Following Zuckerberg’s promise that Facebook would show less political content in the future, the company has begun testing just that. In a blog post today, the company announced it would begin to “reduce the distribution of political content in News Feed for a small percentage of people…

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#Twitter may charge for Tweetdeck, offer ‘tipping’ service

#Twitter may charge for Tweetdeck, offer ‘tipping’ service

“#Twitter may charge for Tweetdeck, offer ‘tipping’ service” Twitter is reportedly exploring the idea of offering subscriptions for certain services — including TweetDeck — as targeted advertising growth has lagged behind other social media companies. Other revenue boosting options on the table include giving users the ability to tip other accounts for exclusive content, or…

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