Facebook could launch its own cryptocurrency 'as early as next year'

Move over Bitcoin. Facebook is reportedly gearing up to launch its own cryptocurrency called GlobalCoin as soon as next year. Chief executive Mark Zuckerberg met Bank of England governor Mark Carney last month to discuss the plans, according to the BBC . He is also thought to have spoken to the US treasury and firms such as Western Union, to develop an affordable way for people to send money between each other.

Mark Zuckerberg shares loving tribute to wife on their 7th wedding anniversary

Facebook co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg has paid tribute to his wife of seven years by sharing a photo of the couple visiting the Parthenon in Greece. “Celebrating 7 years of happy marriage at the temple for the goddess of wisdom,” he captioned the sweet selfie, in which he and Chan, 34, smile for the camera, each rocking their own pair of shades.

Apple battles Facebook with new features to stop Tracking users

Apple boss, Tim Cook has taken aim at Facebook once again by calling for greater regulation of tech companies who may be abusing user privacy with data collection. In a wide-ranging interview, Cook told CNN that issues around privacy have 'gotten totally out of control' and that some form of regulation would be 'fair'. The comments come as Apple unveiled a slew of new features for its Safari browser that are aimed at limiting Facebook, Google and other tech giants from tracking users across the web. Silicon Valley tech giants have been facing heightened scrutiny as consumers, officials and others continue to question their data collection practices.

Mark Zuckerberg loses $5billion after Facebook shares plummet

Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth has plunged about $5 billion after Facebook shares slumped following the Cambridge Analytica scandal in which data of 50 million users was reportedly misused. The company’s stock plummeted nearly 7 percent on Monday putting Facebook on track for their worst day in four years,Daily Mail reported.

Facebook set to check business, media posts

Facebook plans major changes to news feed from media and businesses to focus on personal interactions, which may lead to people spending less time on the website, its CEO said. “As we roll out, you’ll see less public content like posts from businesses, brands, and media. “The public content you see more will be held to the same standard — it should encourage meaningful interactions between people,” Mark Zuckerberg wrote.

WhatsApp To Launch Feature That Will Enable Users Unsend Embarrassing Messages

The WhatsApp messaging service is releasing a new 'Delete for Everyone' feature that will let you unsend messages.

Users will only have five minutes from when the message is sent to delete it, and only messages that haven't been opened by the recipient can be removed.

Mark Zukerberg' Pens Open Letter To His New Born Daughter, August

Facebook CEO,Mark Zukerberg and wife,Priscilla Chan are proud parents of a second child.The couple who kept her second pregnancy under wraps,welcomed a baby girl they have named August.

Zukerberg wrote

Facebook hits 2million active users' mark

Facebook has on Tuesday its ranks of monthly active users had hit the two billion mark, meaning more than a quarter of the world’s population is on the giant social network.

Facebook to Pay 110m Euro Fine for Deceit

Facebook Founder, Mark Zuckerberg

Popular social media platform, Facebook will pay a whopping 110 million Euro fine for deceit after it was charged by the European Union (EU) antitrust regulators. European Union (EU) antitrust regulators on Thursday said they would fine Facebook 110 million euros (122.4 million dollars) for providing misleading information over its purchase of messaging service WhatsApp in 2014. Calling it a “proportionate and deterrent fine,” the European Commission, which acts as the EU’s competition watchdog, said Facebook had said it could not automatically match user accounts on its namesake platform and WhatsApp but two years later launched a service that did exactly that.

Mark Zuckerberg to add 3,000 staff to stop suicide, murder on Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg Image credit: AP 

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is working hard to stop ongoing violence on Facebook, as many people have been seen hurting themselves and others on Facebook recently.

Facebook plans to read minds

Facebook wants to read your mind. At least, when it comes to what you’d like to say or type. The social network giant, at its annual developers conference, unveiled Wednesday projects aimed at allowing users to use their minds to type messages or their skin to hear words.

Guy packs his 'bags' says he's leaving Nigeria, Says This is not the change I voted for!

I found this on facebook...lol..kinda funny but wait a sec! if you are to answer this question, what will your answer be? Is This The Cghange You Voted For??? According tot this Facebook user, he is leaving Nigeria because this is not the change he voted for and they should call him when PDP returns. Is he for real?..Checkout his post below 

Facebook Set To Introduce A Dislike Button ‘To Express Empathy’

Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg has made an interesting announcement. He made the announcement yesterday in a question and answer session. According to him, the social media site will be getting a dislike button.

Founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg & Wife, Priscilla Chan Expecting Daughter

The Facebook baby.....ahn Shoki! Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have revealed that they are expecting a baby girl! The billionaire tech entrepreneur and his doctor wife also revealed that they suffered multiple miscarriage prior to this pregnancy. As you might imagine, the announcement was made via Facebook!

Woman Dies After Spending First Night With Married Man She Met On Facebook

Another Facebook lover has died in Lagos a few years after Cynthia Osokogwu, the daughter of a retired miliitary officer, was allegedly lured to Lagos by her Facebook lover, drugged, raped and murdered in Festac Town. The latest victim, identfied as Adekemi Faboro, who teaches at a private nursery and primary school, in Ojota,died in Ogba area of Lagos last weekend while on a date with her married Facebook lover, Christopher Ezekiel, for the first time.

We Were Not Hacked, Zuckerberg Says After Facebook & Instagram Got Shut Down For One Hour

Hundreds of millions of people worldwide were unable to use Facebook and Instagram for around an hour today after an alleged cyber-attack. An online group Lizard Squad have however claimed they hacked the two social media sites at around 6am GMT.

Facebook to start Charging $2.99 monthly fee starting November 1!

Oh dear...looks like Facebook will no longer be a oshofree (a free service) service. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced at a press conference in Menlo Park, California that the company is unable to keep up with the costs of Facebook and a monthly fee for users is inevitable.

Pastor Adeboye hits 2 million Facebook followers, thanks fans with photo, prayer

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, with branches in 46 nations, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has become the first Nigerian pastor to hit 2 million likes on Facebook.

Shakira is officially the most liked woman in the world

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On Friday, the Grammy-award Colombian sensation became the first person ever to reach 100 million likes on Facebook. “I am honored and humbled about reaching this milestone. Social media and specifically Facebook has helped myself and other artists bridge the gap between the stage and the audience.”, the 37-year-old said.

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Even Mark Zuckerberg, the founder and CEO of Facebook congratulated the star, saying “Congrats! What an amazing milestone for an amazing person” on the singer’s page.

'115 Nigerians Wished Me Suicide' - Kemi Olunloyo [Deletes Her Facebook Page]

Kemi Olunloyo, the 49-year-old daughter of former Oyo governor, Victor Omololu Olunloyo is known to make controversial statements and outburst. Now she has announced that she is permanently closing her facebook page because her fans wished her suicide based on one of her numerous outburst. Yesterday, Kemi had written she would kill herself if President Jonathan won the 2015 elections. She had posted: FUCK president Jonathan. If he wins in 2015, I'm committing suicide". But her fans shocked her with their replies. It sure wasn't what she was expecting. Read her message after the cut;