Facebook / Meta

Facebook / Meta
Meta Pulls Payments Plug on News Outlets Publishing on Facebook
July 29, 2022

Meta is phasing out exclusive deals with news publishers on Facebook that will cost some outlets tens of millions of dollars as the social media giant shifts away from its dedicated news tab strategy and focuses on the creator economy.  Get the Full Story Complete...

Facebook / Meta
FTC Lawsuit Shows Faith in Meta’s Trillion-Dollar Metaverse Ambitions
July 28, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just sued to block Meta from acquiring a VR company, saying it would put the social media giant “one step closer to its ultimate goal of owning the entire ‘Metaverse.’” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Facebook / Meta
Facebook Pivots From News Coverage to Creator Economy
July 19, 2022

Meta will be changing how it uses resources for its Facebook News tab and Bulletin newsletter, intending to focus more on the creator economy, according to a memo sent to employees. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Facebook / Meta
Meta’s EU Future Hangs on Irish Authority’s Draft Data Regulations
July 12, 2022

Meta (formerly Facebook) will be paying close attention to the discussions that will be held today, July 12, on the plenary session of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). The outcome of these discussions may have a direct impact on the company’s ability to provide...

Facebook / Meta
Irish Privacy Regulator Closer to Blocking Meta Data Transfers
July 07, 2022

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) is closer to taking steps that could suspend data transfers from the European Union to the U.S. by Facebook and Instagram. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Facebook / Meta
Attracting New Users at Root of Facebook’s NFT Ambition
July 06, 2022

By offering more ways for creators of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to monetize their art or services, Meta is hoping to grow Facebook’s user base by attracting artists’ fans as well as a younger demographic, Meta Head of Commerce and Financial Technologies Stephane Kasriel told the Financial...

Facebook / Meta
Meta Closes Novi Wallet, Which Launched Stablecoins, CBDCs
July 05, 2022

In a coda to its stablecoin payments ambitions, Meta announced on July 1 that the Novi digital wallet project is at an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Facebook / Meta
Meta’s Mega Market Cap Haircut Speaks Volumes About Metaverse Challenges
July 05, 2022

It seems, for Big Tech, a lightning trip on the way to, and a swift descent from, from the trillion-dollar mark. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Facebook / Meta
Meta to Repurpose Libra Wallet Tech for Web3
July 03, 2022

Facebook parent Meta told members it is closing its Novi digital wallet and they should remove their funds as soon as possible, certainly by September. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...