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@MikeIsaac shared
On Jan 17, 2023
RT @SarahNEmerson: @DavidJeans2 SCOOP: We learned that Alameda used a previously undisclosed company controlled by FTX Bahamas co-CEO Ryan Salame to funnel a $50M loan to Deltec's parent group in October 2021. (Three months later, Alameda invested in Moonstone.) https://t.co/0s5ZWSFRZB https://t.co/xeABeY1WJ7
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FTX Secretly Channeled A $50 Million Loan To Its Bahamian Bank Through An Executive’s Company

FTX Secretly Channeled A $50 Million Loan To Its Bahamian Bank Through An Executive’s Company

The loan was among several deals struck with Jean Chalopin, the head of Deltec and Moonstone banks — and co-creator of Inspector Gadget — who forged a lucrative relationship with FTX.

@alexeheath shared
On Jan 17, 2023
What has it been like working at Twitter since Elon Musk walked in grinning with the kitchen sink? @ZoeSchiffer, @CaseyNewton and I talked to dozens of employees for “Extremely Hardcore,” the latest cover story for @NYMag https://t.co/MIbEHKDrQT https://t.co/MLlmWCuezT
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Extremely Hardcore

Extremely Hardcore

Twitter’s staff spent years trying to protect the platform against impulsive, ranting billionaires — then one made himself the CEO.

@pkafka shared
On Jan 19, 2023
RT @jwherrman: an internet ruled by burned out mods and emotionally needy admins https://t.co/0YG0gk5h0p
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Elon Musk and the Sad Mod Theory of Social-Media CEOs

Elon Musk and the Sad Mod Theory of Social-Media CEOs

You may technically run the place, but most of your users just see you as a glorified moderator.

@inafried shared
On Jan 18, 2023
Elon Musk vs. Twitter: Cracks in the Empire https://t.co/NEwAZLzP8z
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Elon Musk vs. Twitter: Cracks in the Empire

Elon Musk vs. Twitter: Cracks in the Empire

As Musk has thrown himself into running Twitter, the challenges facing his companies have mounted.

@JasonAbbruzzese shared
On Jan 21, 2023
RT @lorakolodny: Twitter headcount is down to ~1,300 total, including fewer than 550 full-time engineers https://t.co/gF7fZa28dg via @cnbc
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Twitter is down to fewer than 550 full-time engineers

Twitter is down to fewer than 550 full-time engineers

Before Musk led a $44 billion leveraged buyout of Twitter last year, Twitter's headcount stood at about 7,500 employees.

@Jessicalessin shared
On Jan 18, 2023
New: Now the world can put a number to the impact of Musk on Twitter’s business: and it is not a good one. @erinkwoo https://t.co/qr9aG2rGlK
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Twitter Manager: Daily Revenue Has Dropped 40%, 500 Top Advertisers Have Left

Twitter Manager: Daily Revenue Has Dropped 40%, 500 Top Advertisers Have Left

A senior Twitter manager told employees that the company’s daily revenue on Tuesday was 40% lower than the same day a year ago, underscoring the crisis facing its core ads business, ...

@JasonAbbruzzese shared
On Jan 18, 2023
RT @BenjaminGoggin: Top Twitter influencers said that they think the platform is getting worse under Elon Musk. @jenntakahashi of @bestofnextdoor and @dog_rates explained what they saw happening. Sporadic dips in follower count, increased harassment and glitches. https://t.co/yrAFaPI3D3
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Top Twitter influencers say platform is getting worse under Musk

Top Twitter influencers say platform is getting worse under Musk

Twitter power users say they’ve noticed technical glitches, increased harassment and radio silence from the company.

@lindsmccallum shared
On Jan 18, 2023
RT @PRWeekUS: People moves: Global venture capital firm @HeadlineVC has named Lindsay McCallum as director of marketing and communications, a newly created position, effective on January 9. https://t.co/hfYN9HHxYa
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Former Twitter global comms lead Lindsay McCallum lands at VC firm Headline

Former Twitter global comms lead Lindsay McCallum lands at VC firm Headline

Former Twitter global comms lead Lindsay McCallum lands at VC firm Headline. From PR Week

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