Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and a key figure in the crypto industry, has announced his departure from X (formerly Twitter), with a ‘digital twin’ set to take over his account starting January 1. Citing the platform’s tendency to ‘reward outrage’ over substantive work, Hoskinson’s exit marks a significant shift in how the influential leader will engage with his audience, moving to platforms like Midnight Discord and YouTube. This move comes as Cardano’s native token, ADA, faces significant market pressure, trading well below its recent highs.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekVitalik Buterin Slams Elon Musk’s X as ‘Death Star for Hate’
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has launched a sharp critique of Elon Musk’s leadership of X, warning that the platform risks becoming a ‘death star laser for coordinated hate sessions.’ Buterin argues that Musk’s approach could ultimately undermine the free speech principles he claims to champion, while highlighting a broader strategic pivot toward decentralized alternatives.
about Vitalik Buterin Slams Elon Musk's X as 'Death Star for Hate'Crypto Leaders Slam X’s Country Display as ‘Mandatory Doxing’
Uniswap founder Hayden Adams has labeled X’s new country display feature as ‘mandatory doxing,’ while Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin called it ‘risky.’ The controversial update reveals users’ geographic locations, sparking significant privacy concerns across the crypto community. X’s product team defends the feature as necessary for platform integrity.
about Crypto Leaders Slam X's Country Display as 'Mandatory Doxing'Musk’s Grok AI Praises Creator, Sparks Crypto Decentralization Debate
Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok has triggered a financial sector debate about artificial intelligence governance after its latest update produced excessive, hallucinatory praise for its creator. The incident, which saw Grok claim Musk could defeat Mike Tyson in boxing and was fitter than LeBron James, has crypto executives pointing to the episode as critical evidence for why AI needs urgent decentralization to prevent centralized control issues from compromising reliability and objectivity.
about Musk's Grok AI Praises Creator, Sparks Crypto Decentralization DebateX Launches Premium Username Marketplace with Million-Dollar Handles
Social media platform X is launching an exclusive Handles Marketplace that could see rare usernames sell for up to seven figures, creating a new frontier in digital asset valuation. Available only to Premium subscribers, this innovative marketplace allows users to bid on inactive handles, potentially reshaping how digital identity and online branding are valued in the modern economy.
about X Launches Premium Username Marketplace with Million-Dollar HandlesFloki Memecoin Surges 29% After Elon Musk’s Dog CEO Post
Elon Musk’s playful social media post featuring his Shiba Inu dog as X’s CEO triggered a significant price surge for the Floki memecoin, with the cryptocurrency jumping nearly 29% following Musk’s viral video showing his dog Floki in an executive role. This latest incident demonstrates Musk’s continued influence over meme-based cryptocurrency markets, as a single post propelled FLOKI from $0.00006572 to $0.00008469 before settling at $0.00007998, highlighting the volatile nature of social media-driven crypto movements.
about Floki Memecoin Surges 29% After Elon Musk's Dog CEO PostElon Musk Tweet Sends Floki Meme Coin Soaring 25%
Elon Musk’s latest social media post featuring his dog Floki has triggered another significant price rally for the meme coin FLOKI, with the cryptocurrency surging 25% immediately following his humorous AI-generated video depicting his pet as CEO of X. This marks the latest in a series of Musk-induced price movements for dog-themed cryptocurrencies, demonstrating the Tesla CEO’s continued influence over digital asset markets.
about Elon Musk Tweet Sends Floki Meme Coin Soaring 25%Musk Backs Bitcoin & Dogecoin Energy Thesis, Markets Unmoved
Elon Musk reignited the cryptocurrency energy debate on X, endorsing Bitcoin and Dogecoin as energy-based assets that resist monetary debasement. Despite his influential social media presence, both cryptocurrencies failed to rally amid broader market weakness. The muted response highlights how markets are becoming more discerning about Musk’s crypto commentary, with Bitcoin trading near $111,000 and Dogecoin at $0.196 as broader crypto risk sentiment overwhelmed any potential “Musk effect.”
about Musk Backs Bitcoin & Dogecoin Energy Thesis, Markets UnmovedPi Network Hack Fears After Co-Founder’s Dubious Post
Pi Network faces a security crisis as co-founder Nicolas Kokkalis forwarded a suspicious post from an unverified X account, sparking fears his social media profile may have been compromised. This security scare emerges alongside significant platform developments and troubling price performance for the PI token, creating a perfect storm of uncertainty for the cryptocurrency’s community. Investors and users are being urged to exercise extreme caution while the situation unfolds.
about Pi Network Hack Fears After Co-Founder's Dubious PostCrypto X Accounts Hijacked via App Authorization Phishing
A sophisticated new phishing campaign is targeting crypto influencers on X by exploiting the platform’s app authorization system. The attack bypasses both passwords and two-factor authentication without triggering security alerts. Security researchers warn this method represents a significant evolution in social media targeting of cryptocurrency figures, posing immediate financial and reputational risks to high-profile accounts in the digital asset space.
about Crypto X Accounts Hijacked via App Authorization PhishingX Exposes Bribery Ring Targeting Crypto Scam Account Reinstatements
Elon Musk’s X platform has uncovered a sophisticated bribery network attempting to pay employees to reinstate suspended crypto scam accounts. Middlemen acting on behalf of banned users offered money to insiders to overturn account suspensions related to fraud and market manipulation. The company is now pursuing legal action and strengthening internal controls to prevent such collusion, highlighting the ongoing battle against organized financial crime on social media platforms.
about X Exposes Bribery Ring Targeting Crypto Scam Account ReinstatementsX Sues Banned Crypto Scammers Over Employee Bribery Scheme
Social media platform X has launched legal proceedings against banned users who attempted to bribe employees to regain access, revealing that crypto scammers were central to a bribery network linked to wider criminal organizations. The company, cooperating with law enforcement, underscores a persistent security challenge that echoes past breaches involving high-profile account takeovers and cryptocurrency fraud.
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