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One of the most prominent YouTubers on the planet, MrBeast, has said that his first video posted to X (formerly Twitter) earned him more than $250,000. Indeed the content creator made headlines when he announced that he would upload his first video on the social media platform. Moreover, he promised to share the details regarding revenue. Subsequently, MrBeast has made good on that promise while giving some context to the revenue figures that were produced. Specifically, the YouTuber theorized that the video’s revenue is a “bit of a facade” due to advertiser involvement. Ultimately, that involvement increased the revenue per view. MY FIRST X VIDEO MADE OVER $250,000! 😲 But it’s a bit of a facade. Advertisers saw the attention it was getting and bought ads on my video (I think) and thus my revenue per view is prob higher than what you’d experience pic. Twitter .com/nViVpZbWBb — MrBeast (@MrBeast) January 22, 2024 Also Read: MrBea...

Cryptocurrency aggregator CoinGecko faces a security breach as X accounts @CoinGecko and @GeckoTerminal are compromised; users cautioned against interaction. CoinGecko, a prominent cryptocurrency data aggregator, revealed that unauthorized users had accessed its two accounts . The company is swiftly investigating the situation and implementing measures to secure the affected accounts . https://twitter.com/coingecko/status/1745158344191717746?s=46&t=dmsu1E-fvpE3gV6zVX7Z7Q In a tweet, CoinGecko urged users not to click on any links or engage with suspicious content associated with the compromised accounts, emphasizing the paramount importance of user security. The company reassures its user base that they are committed to keeping them informed and maintaining a transparent communication channel throughout the resolution process. BE CAREFUL — another twitter hack, this time for @coingecko Also a reminder — $GECKO is a separate entity, and there are many copycats across multip...

Renowned entrepreneur Elon Musk recently disclosed plans for the introduction of in-app payment services on his comprehensive ‘everything app,’ referred to as ‘X,’ with an expected launch around mid-2024. Musk shared this insight during a conversation with Cathie Wood of ARK Invest at a recent X space event on Dec. 21. Despite the heightened anticipation surrounding X, Musk hinted that the incorporation of crypto assets into the payment services seems improbable. Projected Timeline for Payment Services Launch Elon Musk outlined his vision for the in-app payment services on X, anticipating full functionality by the “middle of next year.” However, the realization of this timeline is contingent upon the approval of various money transmitter license applications. Musk acknowledged an initial aspiration to expedite the launch of payment services but cited delays attributed to bureaucratic processes. Potential Challenges and License Approval During t...

Crypto scammers have found a new way to abuse X interface to propagate scams, fake giveaways, and deceptive Telegram channels. As reported by BleepingComputer, fraudsters have started actively taking advantage of what appears to be a user interface flaw, enabling them to create seemingly legitimate URLs containing malicious content. This flaw, initially identified by X user @rcwht_, empowers scammers to publish tweets that mimic those from authentic accounts. Interesting scam crypto-related tweets. Link looks like it should direct to binance, but actually direct to some scammy account. Been tagged in two of these and they both use https://t.co/2HhH3FW3nT – anyone know whats going on here? pic.twitter.com/NVtFkm12d6 — Rob White (@rcwht_) December 17, 2023 According to BleepingComputer, scammers can change the status_id field, while putting the legitimate tag in the account_name field. For instance: https://x.com/[account_name]/status/[status_id] would look like ...

Alex Ivanovs of Stackdiary was the first to notice this change, sparking debate about technology on several online discussion boards. advertisement Musk dispelled any doubt by announcing the update on X Corp’s website. He emphasized that no private information, including e-m AI ls, will be used, just publicly av AI lable information. Importantly, this fits his goals for artificial intelligence, which he has pursued via a firm he founded called x AI . X’s Confidentiality Issues Confront Ambitious Goals In addition, this isn’t the first time Musk has intended to use public data for AI education and development. He has previously s AI d that x AI will use “public tweets” and had been critical of Microsoft and other tech titans for using similar methods.  This new information lends credence to speculation that X Corp provides a wealth of data for x AI . On its webpage, x AI also states it will “work closely with X Corp, Te...

Regulators from Rhode Island have approved X’s application for a currency transmitter license. Rhode Island’s regulators have granted X (Twitter) a currency transmitter license marking a step forward for the company’s foray into the financial services sector.  The license is legally required for companies conducting financial activities on behalf of users related to sending and receiving money — a definition that includes both fiat and crypto assets. The approval will allow for X to custody, transfer and exchange digital currencies.   X’s Rhode Island Currency Transmitter License was approved on Aug. 28 according to the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System (NMLS). X has a total of seven money and currency transmitter licenses. Source: NMLS The move marks an important step forward in Elon Musk’s push for X to become an “everything app” — which would include crypto and fiat payments . While sources have suggested that X's upcoming payments feature will initially only offer su...

Also Read: Billionaire Novogratz Asks SEC Chair, White House To Act Right advertisement The court filings suggest that Twitter reportedly asked the court to terminate the consent order which was served to it last year. This comes after Elon Musk bought Twitter and took a series of actions including thousands of employees and cost cutting. It has raised many questions regarding the social media platform’s resources to comply with the FTC consent order. (THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY) Recommended Articles Crypto Presale Projects For 2023 To Invest; Updated List Must Read Best Crypto Exchange Affiliate Programs In 2023 Must Read Top Crypto Marketing Firms / Agencies 2023; Here’s Be...

Twitter Cannot be Duplicated, Yaccarino Says The Twitter CEO said everyone’s voice mattered on the social media platform and acknowledged the part which every user played in the development of the app. advertisement “Whether you’re here to watch history unfold, discover REAL-TIME information all over the world, share your opinions, or learn about others — on Twitter YOU can be real,” she said. On Twitter, everyone's voice matters. Whether you’re here to watch history unfold, discover REAL-TIME information all over the world, share your opinions, or learn about others — on Twitter YOU can be real. Recommended Articles Crypto Presale Projects For 2023 To Invest; Updated List Must Read Best Crypto Exchange Affiliate Programs In 2023 ...

Twitter has been in the process of seeking regulatory licenses to enter the payments industry in the United States. The social media behemoth owned by Elon Musk is developing software with the aim of eventually enabling payments on its platform. Ever since Musk acquired the company for $44 billion, there has been significant discussion about diversifying revenue streams. Consequently, the introduction of payment functionality into Twitter’s infrastructure would likely present a new opportunity for generating revenue. Also read: UK Sets New Standards for Cryptocurrency Regulations The vision of Musk to become an everything app is slowly turning to a reality. According to the latest details that surfaced, Twitter has received the first three money transmitter licenses for payment services in the US. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Twitter receives first 3 money transmitter licenses for payment services in US. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 5, 2023 ...