X continues to suffer bugs following Thursday outage

X continues to suffer bugs following Thursday outage

For over 24 hours, many X users, including this reporter, have been experiencing issues with the site’s basic functionality. Some messages won’t load, timelines won’t update, and certain posts can’t be seen without a webpage refresh (or several). The trouble started Thursday afternoon, according to Downdetector, a crowdsourced platform for flagging web outages. Beginning at…

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Bluesky will begin verifying ‘notable’ users

Bluesky will begin verifying ‘notable’ users

Bluesky on Thursday quietly opened the doors to those who want to become verified on its social networking service. In a post published by the Bluesky Safety account, the company announced that “notable and authentic” accounts can now apply for verification through a new online form. Plus, organizations can request to become a Trusted Verifier…

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Crypto in ‘gamble mindset’ as memecoin mentions hit YTD high: Santiment

Crypto in ‘gamble mindset’ as memecoin mentions hit YTD high: Santiment

Dogecoin, in particular, has seen a notable spike in online discussions as various ETF applications are being considered in the US, says Santiment’s Brian Quinlivan. Online discussions about memecoins have hit a year-to-date high, gaining considerable attention after sentiment cooled earlier in the year, according to onchain analytics platform Santiment.  Two weeks ago, discussions around…

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Trump Media considers crypto token and wallet for streaming arm

Trump Media considers crypto token and wallet for streaming arm

Trump Media is considering launching a crypto token and wallet for subscription payments on its streaming platform, Truth+. Trump Media and Technology Group, the social media conglomerate backed by US President Donald Trump, is considering integrating a crypto token and wallet into its video streaming site, Truth+. “We’re exploring the introduction of a utility token…

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