Twitter has started removing blue checkmarks from legacy accounts, including those of high-profile figures like Beyonce and Pope Francis. This move had been threatened by Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, who has been struggling to make the platform profitable since purchasing it for $44bn in 2022. Continue reading “Twitter starts removing legacy ‘Blue Checks’ for users”
Twitter has introduced Verified Organizations, a new feature allowing pre-approved organizations to verify their associated handles. The announcement aims to reduce the reliance on Twitter to be the sole verifier of accounts. Additionally, Twitter has stated that it will stop providing free account verification from April 1, 2023. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out ‘Verified Organizations’ globally”
