creator economy

In a significant move for digital creators, Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META)’s Instagram is reportedly bringing back its cash bonus program, now extending monetization opportunities to include photo content. This development is poised to impact the creator economy and intensify the platform...

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is an Elon Musk fan, and his latest move tries to emulate what Musk has done with X (formerly Twitter) – pay real money for fake internet points (in X's case, engagement). What Happened: Reddit has announced a new contributor program for content creators, allowing them to...

Elon Musk acquired social media platform Twitter for $44 billion in 2022, a deal that was among the biggest talking points during the year and continues to be a big topic in 2023. What Happened: Since acquiring Twitter, Musk made several changes including rebranding the social media platform to X,...

The retail industry is currently undergoing a transformative phase, spurred by the rise of social media influencers and the creator economy. There are over 200 million creators worldwide, the majority, around 140 million, have between 1,000 and 10,000 followers. This vast network of creators is...

Ethereum Foundation, the non-profit that supports Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and related technologies, says 2021 was the year that “Web3” came into public consciousness, which allowed creators to break free from centralized platforms. What Happened: In its “2021:...

A rumored merger between Triller and publicly traded SeaChange International (NASDAQ: SEAC) was confirmed Wednesday morning. Here are the details for investors. What Happened: Triller Hold Co announced a reverse merger with SeaChange, which values the combined company at $5 billion. ...