Investopedia

Check Routing Symbol: What it Means, How it Works, Example

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...
Fast Company

Behind the design of Twitter’s blue check—and how it became a polarizing symbol

The design of Twitter’s blue check may play a role in why people have so many strong feelings about such a tiny little mark. Elon Musk’s newly unveiled plan to allow Twitter users to sport the social ...
The Denver Post

Twitter’s blue check: Vital verification or status symbol?

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By BARBARA ORTUTAY The story of Twitter’s blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that’s come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some ...
The New York Times

Twitter Begins Removing Check Marks From Accounts

Elon Musk, the owner of the social media service, has begun to charge a subscription fee for the verification symbol. By Kate Conger SAN FRANCISCO — Twitter began removing check mark icons from the ...
The New York Times

Are Blue Checks Uncool Now?

Once a coveted status symbol, Twitter’s verification badge — which can be purchased for a monthly fee — is no longer fashionable, according to some users. By Callie Holtermann and Lora Kelley ...
The Hill

Twitter’s blue check: Vital verification or status symbol?

The story of Twitter’s blue checkmarks — a simple verification system that’s come to be viewed as an elite status symbol — began with some high-profile impersonations, just as the site began taking ...
Yahoo

Twitter's blue check: Vital verification or status symbol?

FILE - The Twitter page of Elon Musk is seen on the screen of a computer in Sausalito, Calif., on Monday, April 25, 2022. Elon Musk wants to change how Twitter doles out its checkmark badges for ...