Social Media
Kik ICO Raises $98 Million But Falls Short of Target
Social media platform Kik closed its initial coin offering yesterday with a total of $98 million raised – falling short of its funding target.
'Russia's Facebook' Eases Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Ads
The most popular social network in Russia is loosening restrictions on advertisements related to cryptocurrency.
Armed with an Ethereum ICO, Can Kik Succeed Where Facebook Failed?
Social media platform Kik opens up about its plans to launch a cryptocurrency, saying the move could fulfill long-held business goals.
ICOs Going Mainstream? Chat App Kik to Launch Token Sale
Messaging service Kik has revealed plans to launch its own cryptocurrency and ultimately create a new ecosystem for digital services.
Report: Bitcoin Social Media Scams Are On the Rise
A new report by a cybersecurity platform provider issued today offered new data on social media scams.
LinkedIn Killer? Bitcoin Upstart 21 Takes on Social With Email Play
21 Inc has released a platform that rewards users for receiving emails. Can it grab a slice of InMail's lucrative pie?
Steemit's First 'Fest' Reveals the Power of Blockchain Community
Steem's global community came together for SteemFest – a two-day conference in Amsterdam event this month.
Steemit Bridges Blockchain and Social Media, But How Does It Work?
In this piece, CoinDesk explores Steemit, a social media blockchain that rewards users for creating and voting on content.
Is Blockchain the Key to User-Controlled Social Media?
Blockchain industry startups are attempting to capitalize on a growing disillusionment with traditional social media platforms.
Bitly Alternative Cred Rewards Social Sharers With Bitcoin
A new project is seeking to disrupt the URL management space with a Bitly alternative that rewards users with bitcoin.
