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Ethereum Gas Refunds: Can You Actually Get Your Fees Back?
Ads about getting a refund of Ethereum transaction fees are widespread on Twitter/X. Even if you’re following a few crypto-related pages on the platform, chances are high you’ve seen such ads too. Posts about possible refunds started to appear after the Ethereum Merge upgrade, and are still very common. Bondex Token Sale on Coinlist: Key Expectations and Insights
Social media platforms are among the most promising avenues within the crypto sector. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) might see alternatives like Mastodon for social media, Mirror for blogging, and Bondex for professional networking. Today, Bondex opens its doors to investors. 
Vitalik Buterin's X account (Twitter) Hacked
The hacker shared a link for a supposed free NFT giveaway from Consensys, tricking users into connecting their wallets and subsequently stealing all their NFTs. According to ZachXBT, the incident led to losses of over $691,000. Speculations suggest it might be related to a SIM card swap. Shortly after the breach, Buterin's father wrote:
“Disregard this post, apparently Vitalik has been hacked. He is working on restoring access.” Ryan Selkis: Messari CEO & Crypto Leader of the Year
Born in Albany, New York, Ryan Selkis received his Bachelor of Science at Boston College in 2008 and even pursued an MBA at the MIT School of Management. However, true to the adventurous spirit of crypto enthusiasts, Ryan stepped away from his academic path in 2014 to dedicate himself to the crypto world. The Reddit Phenomenon: From a Niche Forum to the IPO
Reddit has announced plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), positioning the platform to become the third publicly traded social media company following Facebook (2012) and Twitter (2013). This marks a significant milestone in the evolution of a project that began as a small college online forum. 
X (Twitter) Secures Crypto License
X, previously known as Twitter, has successfully obtained the Rhode Island Currency Transmitter License, enabling it to offer cryptocurrency payments and trading services in the U.S.
This acquisition, confirmed on August 28 via NMLS data, aligns with X's ambition to be a "cryptocurrency-friendly" platform.
Earlier, X had integrated features like Bitcoin tipping and NFT profile picture support. With this license, users might soon be able to send, receive, and store crypto directly on X, further mainstreaming cryptocurrency use.