Social media giant Facebook is reportedly working on to launch its own stablecoin for money transfers through its popular messaging app WhatsApp.
Facebook to Develop its Own Stablecoin for Remittances: Report
Social media giant Facebook is reportedly working on to launch its own stablecoin for money transfers through its popular messaging app WhatsApp.
Facebook Is Hiring 5 New Staff Members for Its Blockchain Team
Facebook is advertising five job openings for blockchain talent across the areas of data science, coding and marketing.
7 Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google Staffers That Went Full Crypto
“Follow the talent.” It’s a maxim investor Chris Burniske tweeted recently to underscore another tweet from AngelList co-founder Naval Ravikant when he wrote back in March: “Blockchains are now sucking in top-tier Silicon Valley tech talent faster than any boom since the Internet.” Yet, as the first flurries of crypto winter blow, this narrative has hardly cooled. We heard […]
Fake News Site Used New Zealand Prime Minister to Pump Bitcoin Startup
A fake news site used images of New Zealand’s prime minister in sponsored posts on Facebook to promote a bitcoin firm.
Facebook’s David Marcus Steps Down From Coinbase’s Board
David Marcus is stepping down from the board of directors at crypto exchange Coinbase, citing his new role at Facebook leading blockchain strategy.
What Volatility? How Facebook’s Historic Loss Became Crypto’s Gain
Facebook had a bad day in the market this week – and the crypto community quickly pounced.
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.
But Why? Crypto Looks for Answers As Facebook Eases Ad Ban
Facebook recently announced they would lift a ban on crypto advertisements causing widespread speculation on social media over potential next steps.
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.
Facebook’s David Marcus to Lead New Blockchain Research Unit
Facebook is reportedly launching a team dedicated to blockchain technology, which will be spearheaded by Messenger’s vice president David Marcus.
‘Enough Is Enough’: Finance Guru Sues Facebook Over Crypto Scams
Martin Lewis, a British personal finance writer, is suing Facebook for allowing his likeness to be used in scammers’ advertisements on the platform.
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.
Coinbase Hires Facebook, Twitter Vet As Communications VP
The cryptocurrency exchange’s hiring spree continues with the naming of a new vice president of communications.
If Facebook Can Be Worth Billions, Why Can’t Cryptocurrencies?
CoinDesk Editor Pete Rizzo puts forth an alternate way to think about crypto valuations – one that might poke holes in critics’ bubble talk.
After Facebook, Will Global Ad Regulators Reject ICOs?
ICOs are advertising more and more. Are web platforms and regulators taking note, seeking to stamp out bad behavior?
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.
Facebook Approves First Cryptocurrency Tipping Apps
The social network has approved two new apps that allow tipping in dogecoin and 13 other cryptocurrencies.