Decentralized social app Bluesky has just announced a successful $15 million Series A funding round, building on the momentum of its previous $8 million seed raise last year. This influx of cash comes as the platform experiences significant growth, particularly from users migrating from X who are seeking alternatives to recent changes.
Rapid User Growth
In just the past month, Bluesky has welcomed…
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Overview of the Lawsuit
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed a lawsuit against YouTube and its parent company, Alphabet, on Monday, alleging that the platform is intentionally addictive and contributes to a mental health crisis among the state’s youth. The lawsuit claims violations of state deceptive trade practices and public nuisance laws, asserting that the site’s addictive nature…
A recent report from Fidelity reveals the dramatic decline in the valuation of X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, which Elon Musk acquired for $44 billion in October 2022. According to Fidelity’s Blue Chip Growth Fund annual report, X’s value has plummeted to $9.4 billion, marking a staggering decrease of 78.7%.
Valuation Drop
Fidelity’s report indicated that its initial…
Ankush Sachdeva, co-founder and CEO of ShareChat, has made headlines as the youngest entrepreneur on the inaugural ‘2024 Hurun India Under35s’ list, featuring 150 outstanding Indian entrepreneurs aged 35 and under. A graduate of IIT Kanpur, Sachdeva launched ShareChat in 2015 alongside co-founders Bhanu Pratap Singh and Farid Ahsan.
Holding a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT…
MrBeast, the YouTube sensation known for jaw-dropping stunts and giveaways, has skyrocketed to fame with over 317 million subscribers. From viral hits like “Ages 1-100 Fight for $500,000” to his ambitious food brand, Jimmy Donaldson has transformed his channel into a multi-faceted business empire. Recently, a leaked document detailing his unique approach to running this empire has gone viral…
Briar Prestidge, the founder and CEO of Prestidge Group, is revolutionizing the landscape of executive branding and public relations in today’s digital era. With a vision that predates the current corporate focus on leadership profiles and social media presence, Prestidge has navigated the challenging waters of entrepreneurship since launching her agency in Dubai eight years ago.
In 2016, the…
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In India, private banks are increasingly turning to social media influencers to promote their products, but they are proceeding with caution in light of recent regulatory developments. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has prohibited regulated entities from associating with financial influencers who are not registered with the market regulator. Financial influencers, or…
