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Updated: April 11, 2018

Zuckerberg Testifies, Facebook Shares Up 5%

Mark Zuckerberg

Involved in the Cambridge Analytica data-privacy scandal, Mark Zuckerberg testified at the U.S. Senate hearing. He apologized and offered his vision of the problem, though not providing a solution to an ever-increasing number of private data thefts. As expected, Zuckerberg agitated against tougher new regulation.

“We didn’t take a broad enough view of our responsibility, and that was a big mistake. It was my mistake, and I’m sorry,” said Facebook CEO in his appeal.

The company is currently traded at around $165 per share, up almost 5% since yesterday. The price surge is attributed to the peaceful nature of negotiations between the U.S. Senate and the company.

Updated: Apr 11, 2018

Artem Goryushin

Since starting my career in fintech over six years ago, I’ve been fascinated by how technology reshapes the way people interact with money. I make it a habit to stay up to date with industry trends and innovations, from blockchain to digital banking, and I enjoy turning complex ideas into simple, easy-to-grasp explanations that spark interest and understanding.