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Bluesky (BSKY) User Base at 43 Million Amid Regulations
Bluesky (BSKY) reported reaching 43 million users as of March, representing around 10% of X's 450 million users. COO Rose Wang stated at SXSW that increased government regulations may consolidate power among major players, limiting market access for smaller platforms. Bluesky has faced challenges, experiencing a 40% decline in daily mobile active users over the past year. Australia's social media ban for teens under 16 has influenced other countries to consider similar legislation, potentially impacting the operational landscape for social media platforms.
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Bluesky Sees 40% Drop in Daily Users as Reddit Becomes Inspiration
Bluesky, originally launched as a competitor to Twitter, now has approximately 600,000 active daily users, a 40% decrease from its peak of 1.4 million in late 2024. As of March, Bluesky reported 43 million global users, significantly lower than Twitter's estimated 450 million. COO Rose Wang indicated a strategic shift to become more like Reddit rather than compete directly with Twitter. The platform raised $100 million in Series B funding in April 2025, highlighting ongoing investment despite the user decline.
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Tesla CEO Musk Faces Summons in French Investigation Over X Data
French prosecutors have summoned Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Inc. (TSLA), for questioning regarding an investigation into X and its AI chatbot Grok, focusing on allegations of fraudulent data extraction and complicity in child pornography distribution. The investigation, which began after a raid on X's French office, has intensified scrutiny of X under Musk's ownership. While attendance is mandatory, authorities cannot compel Musk to appear, and it remains unclear if he will comply. The investigation has recently escalated tensions between the U.S. and Europe concerning Big Tech regulations and free speech issues.
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Justice Department Rejects French Inquiry on X (TWTR) Probe
The U.S. Justice Department has declined to assist France in its investigation concerning X (TWTR), the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, and an interview with Elon Musk. This decision may impact ongoing regulatory scrutiny and relations between the two countries regarding digital platform governance. The refusal suggests a stance favoring domestic jurisdiction in such matters. As the probe develops, it could influence the operational framework for X and its market interactions.
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Justice Department Declines to Assist French Probe into X (X)
The U.S. Justice Department has declined to aid French authorities in their investigation of Elon Musk's social media platform X, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This decision follows a letter from the DOJ's Office of International Affairs, dated recently, which stated that France's requests represent an attempt to involve the U.S. in politically sensitive legal proceedings. The probe from Paris prosecutors, initiated in February, examines potential algorithm misuse and data extraction practices by X. Musk and his platform have faced increasing scrutiny from various regulators globally since his takeover.
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X Reports $1 Billion Trading Volume from Cashtags in Two Days
X reported that its Cashtags feature generated approximately $1 billion in global trading volume within the first two days of launch. The feature allows users to view live price charts and related discussions for stock and crypto tickers within posts. This initiative aims to enhance the integration of financial discussions and transactions on the platform. The rollout is currently available on iPhone for users in the United States and Canada, supported by Wealthsimple for certain tickers. X's head of product, Nikita Bier, indicated this is an initial step towards broadening its financial services.
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X Money Offers 6% Interest Rate to Compete with PayPal
Elon Musk is launching X Money, a new financial service that offers a 6% interest rate to attract users. Analysts suggest that Musk could disrupt the established market occupied by PayPal. The significant interest rate may position X Money competitively against PayPal and other financial services. This launch could have implications for market dynamics, particularly in the fintech sector, as it emphasizes high-yield offerings.
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Marco Rubio urges US diplomats to use X for anti-American propaganda
Limited data available — The article discusses Senator Marco Rubio's call for US diplomats to utilize the platform X in order to combat anti-American propaganda. No specific numbers, statements, or data were provided regarding the effectiveness or current usage of X in diplomatic efforts. This development may affect how social media strategies are employed by government entities. However, without concrete details, the immediate market impact remains unclear.
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