Social Media
Meta's Instagram Will Soon Allow Creators to Mint, Sell NFTs
Starting this week, Instagram will allow a select group of digital creators to mint and sell non-fungible tokens (NFTs) directly on the social media platform. "The Hash" team discusses the latest in Instagram's Web3 ambitions bringing blockchain awareness to the mainstream.
Binance Participating as Equity Investor in Musk’s Twitter Takeover, CEO Says
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao told CoinDesk in an emailed statement, "We're excited to be able to help Elon realize a new vision for Twitter. We aim to play a role in bringing social media and Web3 together in order to broaden the use and adoption of crypto and blockchain technology." The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for Twitter and the future of crypto.
Barclays Remains Positive on Bitcoin; Elon Musk Reportedly Reignites Twitter Acquisition Plans
Barclays remains positive about bitcoin (BTC) long-term, and views bitcoin miner Core Scientific as a “best-in-class, leveraged play.” Plus, Bloomberg reports that Tesla CEO Elon Musk is offering to go through with his $44 billion Twitter deal, sending the social media stock price soaring.
How Cornell University’s Blockchain Club Is Working to Give Students a Foundational Crypto Education
Cornell University’s blockchain club president, Nick Stamm, says his group is working to teach students about crypto technology so they have a foundational level of understanding beyond what they see online.
Binance, Sequoia Back Elon Musk’s Twitter Takeover
According to an updated SEC filing, cryptocurrency exchange Binance committed $500 million and venture capital firm Sequoia Capital $800 million to help finance Elon Musk’s $44 billion takeover of social media platform Twitter (TWTR).
Twitter Accepts Elon Musk’s $44B Buyout Offer
PwC Global Crypto Leader and "Crypto Capsule" Host Henri Arslanian discusses the possible implications of Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter. Arslanian addresses the role of crypto and NFTs in Twitter, Musk's ambitions to decentralize the social media platform and censorship concerns.
How Will Elon Musk Extend Influence on Twitter?
Macro Hive Founder & CEO Bilal Hafeez discusses what impact Elon Musk’s new board seat could have on Twitter, noting the proposed “edit” button and Musk’s statements about free speech on the social media platform. Plus, a conversation on why the mega-rich like Jeff Bezos are interested in owning media companies.
How Reality Stars ‘The Victor Twins’ Deal With Fame
“New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay talk to “Bad Girls Club” reality stars Gabrielle Victor and Danielle Victor about their approaches to dealing with fame. Plus, a discussion on how social media monetization has allowed people to liberate themselves from traditional methods of income.
The Impact of Social Media on the Entertainment Industry
"New Money" hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay sit down with recording artist Biddl3, actress GG Townson and producer Carey to discuss the power of social media. How has it changed the way entertainment and content is created and consumed today?