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US Capitol: Twitter suspends 70,000 Trump supporters’ accounts

US Capitol: Twitter suspends 70,000 Trump supporters’ accounts

Twitter announced Monday it has suspended “more than 70,000 accounts” linked to the QAnon conspiracy theory following the attack on the US Capitol by a mob of President Donald Trump’s supporters. The social network began its purge Friday, shortly after it had permanently suspended Trump’s account for language that could incite violence. “Since Friday, more […]

SoftBank Group sells Uber shares worth $2bn

SoftBank Group sells Uber shares worth $2bn

Japan’s SoftBank Group has sold $2 billion-worth of shares in Uber, according to a document released Monday, as it took advantage of a surge in the US ride-hailing giant’s value. An affiliate of SoftBank’s Vision Fund sold 38 million shares for $53.46 apiece, according to a US stock filing on Uber’s website, though it still […]

Just in: Bitcoin falls by 20%, worst since March, barely 5 days it passes $30,000

Just in: Bitcoin falls by 20%, worst since March, barely 5 days it passes $30,000

Bitcoin, the leading virtual currency has fallen by 20%, barely five days its price pass $30,000 on Saturday for the first time in just its latest record high. According to Fortune.com The week is off to a bearish start for cryptocurrency as the price of Bitcoin fell nearly $10,000 from its Friday high of nearly […]

Google pulls Parler from app store for ‘egregious content’

Google pulls Parler from app store for ‘egregious content’

Google said Friday it had pulled the Parler app from its mobile store for allowing “egregious content” that could incite deadly violence like that seen at the US Capitol. The Parler social network has become a haven for far-right personalities who say they have been censored by other social media platforms. “We’re aware of continued […]