Two new crypto-related channels were recently blocked by YouTube. Some creators are alleging that this is part of an ongoing campaign by the video platform against creators who publish cryptocurrency-related content. In less than 24 hours, however, the bans were lifted and both channels were fully restored. BTC Sessions, a blockchain-based YouTube channel which has been active since 2016, reported via Twitter on April 17 that their account was notified that it had committed “repeated or severe violations” of the platform’s community guidelines. However, after approximately eight hours, YouTube decided to lift the block. The platform stated in a brief …

A company that aims to change advertising through blockchain announced its decentralized application is now functional across several social networks, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. The Atayen-owned Smart Advertising Transaction Token, known as SaTT, claims it upgrades the advertising transaction process thanks to blockchain while removing the high costs associated with launching a campaign, reducing payment delays for publishers that rely on ad revenue, and injecting some much-needed transparency into the industry with performance-based payments. At the same time, this helps remove from the process third parties that inflate costs for everyone, achieves automation and allows brands to assess …

Jason Appleton, also known as Crypto Crow, was recently banned from YouTube only to have his channel restored shortly thereafter. “Looks like my channel was terminated by YouTube without warning today,” Appleton said in an April 8 tweet. “I've never so much as had a strike,” he pointed out, adding: “No idea why my channel was hit with this. They really don't tell you anything. I'm crushed right now. I'm stunned. I feel I've done everything properly.” Within a day, Appleton saw his account restored. "My channel is back online!" he said in an April 9 tweet. "I'm shaking and …

The Ethereum-based social media app, Pepo, has integrated with video conferencing platform, Zoom, to facilitate live streaming. Pepo Live Events is currently exclusively available in beta on the platform’s website and has not given an estimate for when it plans to enable mobile functionality. Pepo integrates Zoom for live streaming Only Pepo community admins are able to stream live, however, anyone can participate in the live events. All events streamed on the platform are recorded, and are limited to a time limit of three hours. Pepo's decision to integrate Zoom suggests an increase in demand for live streaming services amid …

Block.one — the company behind EOSIO (EOS), has injected $150 million into its controversial blockchain-based social media network, Voice. Announced on March 26, the investment comprises $50 million in intellectual property assets and $100 million. The injection is intended to give Voice the resources needed to operate independently from Block.One. Voice is in closed beta Voice is currently in closed beta testing and is exclusively available to U.S. users. The platform is built on top of the EOSIO protocol. Users must verify their identity to use the platform, after which they can earn Voice tokens according to their participation in …

The alleged ringleader of a notorious Telegram sex crime chat group has been paraded in public after millions signed a petition demanding the Korean Government publicly name him. Cho Ju-bin, 24 — who went by the username ‘Banksa’ or ‘doctor’ — was arrested and charged last week along with 17 others for distributing and selling photos and videos of the sexural exploitation of women and minors. They are accused of blackmailing women and minors into starring in the videos, which were then sold to other users. Cho made hundreds of millions of won in cryptocurrency from the Nth Room Telegram …

Are you bored sitting at home in quarantine while the COVID-19 pandemic is raging outside? Feeling depressed from the latest crypto market crash? Afraid that the world might be ending? Don’t worry! Cointelegraph Youtube hosts, Jackson and Giovanni, collected the best memes on coronavirus and Bitcoin to lift up your mood. Any moment of global crisis is fertile ground for memes, some of which are spreading as fast as the COVID-19 pandemic itself. People all over the world are raiding supermarkets and stocking up goods for the months to come. Others are wondering what their sexual life will be like …

The Steem (STEEM) community announced its intention to create a new platform in the wake of the controversy with Justin Sun. According to a blog post published on March 18, the new platform, named Hive, will launch on March 20. The new platform will initially be launched as an exact code fork of the Steem blockchain, but it will not directly copy the current blockchain’s state. Steem users will receive their balances through a 1:1 airdrop taken from a snapshot of the blockchain at 10 AM EST on March 20. There is a major caveat, however, as the airdrop will …

Ethereum-based social network Sapien has unveiled updates to its platform, as well as a partnership with the initial exchange offering project, Matic Network. “After several months of development, we’re launching the next release of our platform, called Alpha Persei,” Sapien Network co-founder and CEOAnkit Bhatia told Cointelegraph in an interview. “This is a revamped platform across the board,” he said, highlighting new aspects such as Portis wallet integration and rewards engine reconstruction. Sapien also secured placement on KyberWidget, allowing trading between Sapien (SPN) tokens and Ether (ETH), according to a statement. Sapien partnered with Matic Network for future developments Sapien …

Investment management firm Elliott Management has set up a deal with Twitter to save Jack Dorsey’s role as CEO of the social media network. Following the deal closure — which considers a $2 billion share buyback — Elliott will gain a seat on Twitter’s board of directors, NBC reported on March 9. As part of the agreement, private equity firm Silver Lake will invest $1 billion in Twitter and also get a seat on the board. Twitter’s board of directors will continue to look for a third board member. Commenting on the deal, Dorsey ostensibly said: "Silver Lake’s investment in …

While Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey could potentially be ousted by investors, at least two major figures in the crypto industry have already voiced support for the exec. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of major cryptocurrency project Ethereum, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who is known for his active endorsement to crypto, do not want Dorsey to step down from his position at Twitter. Musk simply stated: “Just want say that I support @Jack as Twitter CEO. He has a good [heart].” Buterin specifically questioned the competence of a new potential CEO that would replace Dorsey, saying: “I also #StandWithJack. Twitter certainly has …

In an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph, Crypto Valley Association President Daniel Haudenschild said that central bank digital currencies are “the next logical stage.” Haudenschild explained to Cointelegraph that he believes CBDCs are the next stage “in evolution for decentralized finance.” He also claimed that there are currently 34 CBDC projects. According to him, such digital currencies represent a new era of governments and traditional finance that recognize the potential of digital assets. Central banks innovate to avoid being left behind Fear of being left behind, Haudenschild admitted, is a major force driving countries to innovate, “Undoubtedly, the drive of digital …