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NFTs Could Go Mainstream With Instagram’s Planned Support, Deutsche Bank Says

Instagram could lower the barrier for entry to the NFT market, the report said.

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What Has the Russia-Ukraine War Meant for Crypto Social Media?

Lunarcrush Founder & CEO Joe Vezzani discusses the impact of a Russian court's decision to ban Facebook and Instagram for “extremist activity” as the war in Ukraine continues. Plus, a conversation on why the Ukrainian government accepting cryptocurrency donations resonates deeply with the online crypto community. 

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Facebook Owner Meta Sued by Australian Consumer Watchdog for Scam Crypto Ads

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says Facebook and Instagram linked fake media articles linking crypto deals to unknowing celebrities.

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Mark Zuckerberg Says NFTs Are Coming Soon to Instagram

The Meta CEO’s comments at South by Southwest confirmed earlier reports that Instagram was preparing to make such a move.

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Team Bringing Diem Blockchain to Life Confirms $200M Raise, Says Coinbase and More Are Building on Devnet

Aptos announced the funding round Tuesday and said major crypto brands were already contributing code.

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Markets

Forget Data – Privacy Is the New 'New Oil'

When even Mark Zuckerberg says there’s a “clear trend” away from data collection, you know the pendulum is swinging.

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Ex-Meta Coders Raising $200M to Bring Back Diem

In an initiative called Aptos, a group of former Meta coders familiar with the Diem (formerly Libra) stablecoin project are raising capital to bring the Diem blockchain back to life. “The Hash” discusses where Diem stands in the current blockchain ecosystem and potential venture capital interest.

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Ex-Meta Coders Raising $200M to Bring Diem Blockchain to Life: Sources

Aptos is eyeing a $2 billion valuation for its bid to bring the Diem blockchain into users’ hands, sources tell CoinDesk.

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IG Model Yanna Reacts to Instagram's Algorithm Change, Facebook's Rebrand to Meta and How It Affects Her Business

Following her appearance on "New Money" with Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay, Instagram model Yanna joins CoinDesk's "After Show" to catch up with Ceesay and answer viewer questions. She reacts to the recent change in Instagram's algorithm since Facebook's rebrand to Meta. Plus, she hints at her own fitness line and shares advice with viewers on launching their own brands. "Keep building and building ... things will work out."

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What Is the Metaverse? An Animated Explanation

CoinDesk’s Christine Lee explains what the metaverse concept entails, going back to its roots in the 1992 sci-fi novel "Snow Crash" and what it means in the current tech and gaming ecosystems. Watch Christine’s animated avatar speak on Facebook's metaverse venture, potential sources of revenue for creators in virtual spaces and the role of NFTs.

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