Elon Musk’s X has removed the Bitcoin hashtag emoji, sparking diverse reactions from the cryptocurrency community.
According to a post on the X, this decision is part of a broader update by the platform, which has eliminated all hashtag emojis, not just the one associated with Bitcoin. The removal, however, was not publicly announced, leaving users speculating about the reasons behind this apparent change.
Crypto Community Reacts to Hashtags Removal
The abrupt removal of these emojis has sparked varied reactions. Some users are disappointed, as they felt that the emojis brought a unique and enjoyable aspect to their social media interactions.
These symbols were regarded as a recognition of the increasing influence of cryptocurrencies and added an element of credibility and enthusiasm to discussions.
On the other hand, some users think that X might be removing the feature to clean up the platform and reduce clutter. Others speculate that this decision could be influenced by changing regulations and X’s need to remain neutral about cryptocurrencies.
Meanwhile, the absence of these emojis has altered the way cryptocurrency-related content is perceived and interacted with on the platform. The emojis were more than just decorative; they contributed to the identity and cohesion of the online crypto community.
Elon Musk Building an Everything App
In February, the enigmatic CEO revealed his intention to stop using his phone number but instead use his social media platform the X app for texts and audio/video calls. Under Musk’s leadership, this recent addition is part of a series of improvements and changes to the platform’s core experience.
Following his acquisition of the social media company formerly called Twitter, Musk has indicated his plans to turn the platform into a super-app, providing a wide range of services including messaging, social networking, and peer-to-peer payments.
Another of his plans is to take out traditional banks. Musk envisions that X will cover all aspects of a person’s financial life, from money to securities, thereby mitigating the need for traditional banks.
Elon Musk Threatens to Ban Apple Devices
Just last month, the billionaire entrepreneur threatened to ban the use of Apple devices at his companies if Apple integrates OpenAI’s ChatGPT into its operating systems for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Musk expressed his strong disapproval in a post, citing significant security concerns. “If Apple integrates OpenAI at the OS level, then Apple devices will be banned at my company. That is an unacceptable security violation,” Elon Musk emphasized in his post.
He suggested that visitors to Tesla, Space Exploration Technologies Corp (SpaceX), and his other ventures might need to store their Apple devices in a Faraday cage upon entry to prevent any potential data breaches.
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