Get All Access for $5/mo

Facebook Pays to Track People, Cryptocurrency Scams Cost Users $1.7 Billion and Elon Musk's Jet Travel (60-Second Video) Here are three things entrepreneurs should know today.

By Hayden Field

  • Facebook has been paying people, including teens, up to $20 a month to install an app that tracks almost all of their phone and web activity. After the original article appeared in TechCrunch, Facebook said it would shut down the iOS version, partly because of Apple's app store rules. But the app will reportedly still be available on Android.

  • The cryptocurrency world is rife with scams, according to a recent report from security firm CipherTrace, which said thefts and exit scams cost cryptocurrency users and investors about $1.7 billion in U.S. dollars last year.

  • In his self-described "excruciating" 2018, Elon Musk's corporate jet flew more than 150,000 miles, or more than six times around the Earth. The Washington Post created a graphic to illustrate the flight paths.

Watch the previous 3 Things video: Apple Acknowledges FaceTime Bug, PG&E Files for Bankruptcy and NFL History Will be Made at the Super Bowl

Hayden Field

Entrepreneur Staff

Associate Editor

Hayden Field is an associate editor at Entrepreneur. She covers technology, business and science. Her work has also appeared in Fortune Magazine, Mashable, Refinery29 and others. 

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Business News

The Most Downloaded News App in the U.S. May Have Published Dozens of Fake, AI-Written Stories

The stories were fake but had real-world consequences for the app's 50 million monthly users.

Business News

Is One Company to Blame for Soaring Rental Prices in the U.S.?

The FBI recently raided a major corporate landlord while investigating a rent price-fixing scheme. Here's what we know.

Starting a Business

This Serial Entrepreneur Sells 'Anti-Bitch Serum' That Keeps Customers Coming in 'All Day Long': 'I'm Like the Magic Eight Ball'

Jeni Castro, founder of Coffee Dose, explains how she brewed up a truly unique brand of coffee cafes.

Side Hustle

This Former Starbucks Employee Started a Side Hustle That's Making More Than $70,000 a Month — and He's Not Done Yet

When Tom Saar moved to New York City, he spotted a lucrative business opportunity.

Marketing

How to Ensure Your B2B Marketing Messages Resonate With Your Audience

Discover strategies to overcome the "curse of knowledge" and find the ideal writing partner in the dynamic world of B2B communication. From simplifying technical jargon to fostering strong relationships, this article equips leaders with the tools to craft compelling messages that drive business success.

Career

Gen Z is Losing Faith In the College Degree — Here's 3 Reasons Why It's Still Important For Them

A college degree may not be essential for success but here are three crucial reasons you should encourage your Gen Z kids to still get one.