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FTC Warns About Cryptocurrency Investment Scams

The Federal Trade Commission posted a warning about cryptocurrency investment scams. The information includes descriptions of how crypto scammers work - and how to avoid being scammed. According to the FTC, “scammers are taking advantage of people’s understanding (or not) of cryptocurrency investments, and how they work. And younger people are losing big.” The FTC’s new data spotlight shows that

Cryptocurrency Could Ruin Your Relationship

There is a risk for people who invest in cryptocurrency - it could hurt their personal relationships, Bloomberg Wealth reported. This information comes from a survey done by SurveyMonkey that was done on behalf of .Tech Domains. The survey was done with 1,033 Americans and balanced by age and gender. …And while there might be no harm in checking in

The Email Double Standard

Every day, emails come in from favourite stores extolling their latest offers or newest stock, but try to contact the shop's customer services by email and it's a different matter. I'm a fan of Bulldog's male grooming products and recently went to replenish the bathroom cabinet but was unable to get hold of one particular product. I visited four stores

Medium Offers Buyouts to its Editorial Team

Ev Williams, CEO of Medium, announced that there will be changes made to Medium’s editorial strategy and leadership. Employees of Medium are being given a voluntary exit option if they “would like to take a different path”. …I want to give an option to those who would rather get off this crazy ride. To that end, we’re offering to everyone

John McAfee has been Charged with Cryptocurrency Fraud

John McAfee, founder of the software company McAfee Associations (and the software that still bears his name), has been indicted on fraud and money-laundering conspiracy charges, according to Reuters. His bodyguard, Jimmy Gale Watson Jr., is also in trouble. The United States Attorneys Office Southern District of New York posted a press release with more information. It should be noted

Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z Invested in Bitcoin Endowment

Jack Dorsey and Jay Z have created an endowment to fund bitcoin development initially in Africa and India, TechCrunch reported. Jack Dorsey is the CEO of Twitter and Square, and Jay-Z is a rapper. TechCrunch also reported that the two have pledged 500 bitcoin – which is around $23.3 million – toward ₿trust. On February 11, 2021, @jack tweeted: "JAY-Z/@S_C_

Facebook is blocking screen shares while Live

It has come to my attention that Facebook has started to kill a live stream anytime you show your computer screen. Last Thursday I was live and as soon as I shared a screen from my computer Facebook killed the stream. This also happened today when I did the New Media Show. This is very troubling as they are trying