A New Emoji Takes Center Stage
On February 2, Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey set the social media world abuzz by tweeting about the newly added Bitcoin (BTC) emoji. This little digital gem ensures that every time a Twitter user types the Bitcoin hashtag, a shiny symbol pops up next to it, adding a touch of crypto flair to any tweet. Talk about making money look fun!
Unicode Takes Note
Dorsey didn’t just stop at the tweet; he tagged Unicode, the consortium responsible for managing character standards. This hinted at a potential push for a more permanent inclusion of the Bitcoin symbol in the global emoji lexicon. The crypto community was quick to pick up on this, with notable figures like Elizabeth Stark from Lightning Labs jumping on the bandwagon. Nothing like a little Twitter emoji revolution to get the digital coins rolling!
Crypto Celebrities Join the Party
The introduction of the Bitcoin emoji transformed Twitter into a playground for crypto enthusiasts. Influencers and key players in the cryptocurrency space wasted no time in testing it out, including Justin Sun, the founder of Tron (TRX) and CEO of Bittorrent. Even major exchange platforms like Binance hopped on the trend, using the emoji and urging the crypto community to help it trend. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao even joined the chorus, tweeting, “Let’s do this.” Who knew emojis could unite a community?
Dorsey’s Affection for Crypto
But Jack Dorsey isn’t just playing around with emojis; he’s got a deeper connection to cryptocurrency. As the CEO of Square, a mobile payment app with crypto-friendly policies, his commitment to the cause is evident. Back in December 2019, he announced the establishment of a dedicated team at Twitter to explore decentralized social media standards. What’s next, a crypto for dummies guide?
Square’s Innovations in Crypto
Square isn’t just resting on its laurels. Recently, the company snagged a patent for groundbreaking technology that aims to simplify cryptocurrency merchant transactions. This system is designed to facilitate real-time exchanges of crypto for fiat money, addressing a common barrier in crypto commerce. Moreover, a letter to shareholders revealed that Bitcoin purchases through the app doubled in the third quarter of 2019. Sounds like a win-win for both crypto fans and Square!
