Social Media

Meta has launched a paid option in the UK allowing users to remove ads from Facebook and Instagram. The subscription is available on web and mobile, giving users a choice between ad-free access or the free, ad-supported version.

A new phishing campaign is striking at the heart of the crypto. X, which has long been considered the digital town square where developers, traders, and investors exchange ideas and shape narratives, the platform is now under siege.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s X account posted a simple “gm,” sparking a sudden 30% surge in FTX’s FTT token despite him being in prison. The rally was driven by speculation and social media attention, while FTX creditors continue receiving billions in repayments.

Social media platform X revealed on Friday that it dismantled an elaborate bribery operation allegedly driven by users tied to crypto-related scams.

Cointelegraph, the world’s largest crypto-focused media outlet, has announced a dramatic editorial shift aimed at reshaping how digital assets are covered—and defended—in the public sphere.

The U.S. and China have reached a “framework” agreement over TikTok, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday during U.S.-China talks in Madrid.

Truth Social has introduced a new feature letting Patriot Package users earn Truth gems that can now be converted into Cronos (CRO) cryptocurrency. This update is part of the platform’s latest digital rewards rollout for premium subscribers.

Malaysian authorities have summoned TikTok’s top management over slow responses to false information and complaints about TikTok Shop orders. The meeting will also address harmful content, signalling that social media platforms must cooperate quickly with local law enforcement.

Eliza Labs has sued X Corp, claiming the company copied its AI technology and forced it into paying high fees. The startup says X banned its account after taking confidential ideas, causing serious harm to its business.

A man in Shanghai has sparked widespread outrage after displaying his hairless dog with a large, elaborate tattoo covering its back at a Pet Fair Asia in Shanghai, China.