Columbus, OH

Today, enjoy the Empire newsletter on Blockworks.co. Tomorrow, get the news delivered directly to your inbox. Subscribe to the Empire newsletter. One thing we’ve talked about a lot here is that some in the venture capital space are now looking past the infrastructure raises. PitchBook’s Robert Le told me...

How Monad and Berachain stand out in a sea of L1s

Bitfarms has revealed a strategic acquisition of its own after fending off Riot Platforms’ attempts to buy the company. The Toronto-based bitcoin miner is set to acquire segment peer Stronghold Digital Mining in a stock-for-stock transaction worth about $125 million, the company said Wednesday. It will also assume roughly $50 million in debt, valuing the acquisition at roughly $175 million.

Bitfarms makes an acquisition after shaking off Riot’s takeover try

The DAO behind Mango Markets is planning to pay a civil penalty of $223,228 as part of a settlement offer to the Securities and Exchange Commission to avoid litigation. In the ongoing governance proposal, the settlement offer would also include an agreement to halt all offers and sales of MNGO tokens, destroy all its MNGO holdings and request the delisting of MNGO for trading from “all crypto asset exchanges and trading platforms where the DAO is aware MNGO is trading.”

DAO behind Mango Markets votes for SEC settlement

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Did Prometheum just call ETH, ARB and UNI securities?

If things are feeling a little quiet — too quiet — then perhaps you’re just missing the Securities and Exchange Commission. Gensler’s agency has been gung ho about suing crypto startups, founders and other entities over the past few years. Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase, Binance, Justin Sun, Consensys and Block.one have all been on the receiving end, with some cases still ongoing.

The SEC is poised to file fewer crypto cases in 2024

WashingtonExaminer

The second round of August’s Social Security payments, worth up to $4,873 for the highest-income earners who retire at 70, will go out to the second group of retirees tomorrow. Beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of a month receive their checks on Aug. 21. The first round of Social Security payments is typically sent out on the second Wednesday […]

Social Security update: Second round of August payments worth $4,873 to go out tomorrow

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page also provide us earnings. As children, we tend to get used to our parents being the ones in charge — even once we get older and have families of our own. But what if you find yourself in a situation where you have to take control of your parents’ finances?

My parents are in their 50s and they’ve done nothing to save for retirement — are they destined to struggle in their golden years? 5 simple steps to help them catch up

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Depositing $15,000 or More in Your Bank Account? Here's What You Need to Know

GOBankingRates

Social Security is the foundation of retirement planning for millions of Americans, and front-line banking professionals see firsthand the financial strategies that beneficiaries use to get the most...

I’m a Bank Teller: My 5 Top Banking Tips for Social Security Recipients

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The best nationwide CD rate of 6.00% APY, offered by Nuvision Credit Union, is advertised as expiring on July 31. With the Fed appearing likely to cut interest rates this fall, we're unlikely to see another 6% CD this year. The next-best CDs currently pay 5.40% to 5.51% on terms...

Less Than a Week Left to Grab This 6% CD Rate With a Guarantee Until 2025

The Motley Fool

The odds of reaching a million-dollar retirement will be slim to none if you miss out on this strategy.

1 Retirement Savings Hack That Has Created Many Millionaires, and Will Continue to Make More

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Who: A court-appointed receiver for SiliconSage Builders Inc. filed a lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Why: The lawsuit alleges that Chase Bank employees enabled a Ponzi scheme targeted at retail investors. Where: The Chase Bank Ponzi scheme lawsuit was filed in California federal court. A new Chase Bank lawsuit...

Chase Bank aided Ponzi scheme with real estate developer, lawsuit claims

When considering your finances for later in life, it’s important to understand your options. One common retirement planning tool, the annuity, provides financial protection by exchanging present contributions for future income. It’s a unique solution aimed at those concerned about outliving their retirement savings – but it’s not the perfect fit for everyone. In fact, there are some compelling reasons that might make you reconsider buying one. Here are 6 reasons why an annuity might not be your best choice.

6 Reasons You Should NOT Buy an Annuity

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

FinanceBuzz

Being your own boss has a lot of benefits, especially with a high salary. Consider one of these 15 high-paying jobs and focus on building your business.

12 Jobs Where You Can Be Your Own Boss (and Earn at Least $60K)

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Prometheum to add ARB, UNI to custody platform launching next month

Prometheum Capital has plans to add Uniswap’s UNI and Arbitrum’s native ARB to the custodial platform it intends to launch in the coming weeks, the company...

Prometheum to add ARB, UNI to custody platform launching next month

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