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Don’t Mistake Tech Layoffs for a Recession

If job numbers are so strong, why is Elon Musk slashing Twitter’s workforce?

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Twitter Reportedly Halts Work on Crypto Wallet

Social media platform Twitter has halted its plans to build a crypto wallet as part of ongoing changes kickstarted last week by its new owner, Elon Musk, according to online publication Platformer. Mask Network CEO Suji Yan shares his insights about the future of Twitter, as Bluesky, the decentralized social network initiative backed by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, gets thousands of signups for its beta version's waitlist.

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Finance

Twitter Reportedly Halts Work on Crypto Wallet, Driving Dogecoin Down 10%

DOGE had more than doubled in price as Elon Musk completed his Twitter takeover, fueled by optimism he might push crypto-favorable initiatives at the company.

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Could Elon Musk Turn Twitter Into a Super App?

Ark Investment CEO Cathie Wood predicts Elon Musk could turn Twitter into a "super app" following his $44 billion takeover of the social media giant. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses China's "super apps" and whether a similar version could succeed in the U.S. 

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Fed Suggests Shift in Tightening Policy; Rogue Actor Disrupts Lightning Network With One Transaction

The U.S. Federal Reserve hinted a potential change in its monetary policy at its latest meeting Wednesday. Twitter user "Burak" (@brqgoo) allegedly created a non-standard Bitcoin transaction that prevented users from opening new Lightning channels. Bitcoin miner Iris Energy (IREN) said some of its mining equipment, owned by special-purpose vehicles, aren't producing enough cash to meet financing obligations.

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Elon Musk Wants to Charge Twitter Users $8 a Month for Verification

Elon Musk wants Twitter users to pay a monthly fee to keep their blue verified checkmark. The billionaire tweeted in part, "Power to the people! Blue for $8/month." "The Hash" hosts discuss how Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Binance's CZ are responding to the planned changes and the role crypto could play in Twitter's future.

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Dogecoin and Meme Tokens Are in Season in India

Dogecoin has been on the rise since Elon Musk's official takeover of Twitter. "DOGE is still probably the top traded crypto in India right now," says WazirX co-founder Nischal Shetty. He discusses the growing trend of meme tokens in India.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange Binance to Use Twitter as Web 3 ‘Sandbox,’ Help Musk Fend Off Bots: Exec

Patrick Hillman, chief strategy officer at Binance, discusses the goals to help Elon Musk fend off internet bots on Twitter and why Binance sees the potential for Web3 innovation following its $500 investment in the social media company.

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