cryptocurrency Scammers Net Over $10 Million in Fake Crypto Giveaways During Elon Musk SNL Appearance Cybercriminals steal more than $10 million by promoting fraudulent cryptocurrency giveaways on Twitter and YouTube during Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live hosting stint.
dogecoin Dogecoin Plunges 24 Percent During Elon Musk's Saturday Night Live Monologue The value of dogecoin drops significantly as Elon Musk hosts Saturday Night Live, with the billionaire openly calling the cryptocurrency a hustle. Traders and viewers immediately take to social media to react to the sudden market dip.
tesla Tesla Investor Sues Elon Musk and Board Over Erratic Tweets A Tesla investor sues Elon Musk and the company's board of directors, claiming his unchecked Twitter activity violates an SEC settlement and breaches fiduciary duty.
social media Social Platforms Scramble to Thwart Inauguration Day Violence After Capitol Riot Major tech companies take unprecedented steps to remove extremist content and prevent armed gatherings ahead of Inauguration Day. Despite aggressive new moderation tactics, dangerous conspiracy theories still linger online.
twitch Twitch Joins Major Tech Firms in Deplatforming President Trump Twitch disables President Trump's account due to incendiary rhetoric surrounding the Capitol riot, following similar actions by Facebook and Twitter.
parler Parler Goes Offline After Amazon Pulls Hosting Services Social media platform Parler disappears from the internet after Amazon terminates its web hosting agreement. Meanwhile, Twitter prepares for potential physical protests at its corporate headquarters.
deplatforming Major Tech Platforms Permanently Ban President Trump Following Capitol Riot Over a dozen technology companies impose unprecedented restrictions or outright bans on President Trump after the violent siege on the U.S. Capitol. Twitter leads the charge with a permanent suspension that extends to alternative accounts.
twitter Twitter Permanently Bans Trump Over Risk of Inciting Violence Twitter permanently suspends President Donald Trump's account, citing the risk of further incitement of violence following the Capitol riot. The platform blocks his attempts to post from alternate accounts as well.
twitter Twitter Permanently Bans Trump Over Risk of Further Violence Twitter permanently suspends President Donald Trump's account due to the risk of inciting further violence. This action follows a similar indefinite ban enacted by Facebook earlier this week.
social media Social Media Platforms Face Backlash for Fueling Capitol Insurrection Major social media companies lock President Trump's accounts after his baseless election claims incite a violent mob at the U.S. Capitol. Experts argue that temporary bans and content flags fail to address the deeper issues of algorithmic amplification and echo chambers.
social media Social Media Giants Suspend Trump After Capitol Riot Violence Twitter and Facebook finally suspend President Trump's accounts after years of enabling his conspiracy theories, acting only when his posts lead directly to a violent mob storming the U.S. Capitol.
trump Social Media Giants Suspend Trump Indefinitely Following Capitol Riot Twitter and Facebook impose unprecedented restrictions on President Trump's accounts after his supporters storm the U.S. Capitol. The platforms remove several posts and extend his suspension indefinitely until the peaceful transition of power is complete.
twitter Twitter Locks Trump Account Following Capitol Riot Twitter temporarily locks President Trump's account after he posts a video telling Capitol rioters to go home while continuing to repeat election fraud claims. The social media platform requires the removal of specific tweets before allowing access again.
twitter Twitter Locks Trump Account During Capitol Riot as Insiders Push for Ban Twitter temporarily locks President Trump's account and deletes his tweets during the Capitol riot, matching actions taken by Facebook and YouTube. Insiders argue the platform needs to permanently ban the president to stop the spread of dangerous lies.
twitter Twitter and Facebook Lock Trump Accounts Following Capitol Riot Major social media platforms lock President Donald Trump's accounts after he shares false election claims during the Capitol riot. Twitter warns that further violations will result in permanent suspension.