Columbus, OH

Mastercard is all-in on blockchain. Earlier this week, the payments giant launched a debit card with MetaMask that allows holders to spend self-custodied tokens at any store or site where Mastercard is accepted (see: almost everywhere). “We’re opening up this crypto purchase power to our 100 million-plus acceptance locations,” Raj...

Mastercard Is Betting on Crypto—But Not Stablecoins

Bitpanda Technology Solutions (BTS), a leading digital assets infrastructure provider, has finalised its first agreement in the UAE with The National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK), a major UAE bank that has been leading in the digital assets sector, to provide a robust platform that will enable UAE residents to effortlessly manage digital assets.

Bitpanda Technology Solutions Partners With RAKBANK, a Major Bank Based in the UAE, to Bring Digital Asset Infrastructure to the Region

Singapore’s DBS Bank, in partnership with Visa, unveiled its first multi-currency commercial debit card, the DBS Business Advance+ Card (BAC+), designed to bolster the financial operations of companies engaged in global digital markets. This launch is part of DBS’s broader strategy to facilitate smoother cross-border transactions for businesses amid...

Singapore: DBS Bank Unveils First Multi-Currency Commercial Debit Card

The cryptocurrency market is a landscape of ever-shifting sentiments, where yesterday’s favorite can quickly fall out of favor, and new opportunities arise almost overnight. Ripple (XRP), once hailed as the savior of cross-border transactions, is facing skepticism among its investors despite its ambitious global aspirations. With Ripple’s latest developments, including the introduction of the RLUSD stablecoin and attempts to position XRP as a global currency, some investors are losing confidence and turning their attention to new opportunities, such as the rising gambling token Mpeppe (MPEPE), which promises the potential for 100x profits.

XRP Investors No Longer Believe Turn To New Gambling Token For 100x Profits

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Flexa Components will allow retailers to accept crypto payments like USDC at the point of sale.

Digital Payments Platform Flexa Launches Crypto Point-of-Sale Tool

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Asian stocks were mixed Monday as investors ponder the upcoming meeting of the Federal Reserve, following Wall Street's best week since November with a slight uptick in U.S. stocks Friday. U.S. futures were higher while oil prices dropped. Japan’s benchmark index ended 1.8% lower at 37,388.62 after data showed the...

Asian Stocks Are Mixed After Wall Street's Best Week of the Year

Kissimmee, FL

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Colorado State

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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

Port Richey, FL

Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Florida State

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

Virginia State

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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

Starling Bank is from now on blocking all card payments to crypto merchants and restricting other outgoing and incoming crypto-related bank transfers, the digital bank informed its customers on Tuesday. “We always review our position in relation to financial crime. We consider crypto activity to be high risk,” the bank...

Starling Bank is blocking all crypto-related payments

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Enter Waza, a Y Combinator-backed payment and liquidity platform that is emerging from stealth with $8 million in seed money. The startup claims to make it easier for African businesses and traders to manage and pay their suppliers globally. It says it’s targeting a $7 trillion market with the potential to generate $250 billion in revenue.

Waza comes out of stealth with $8M to power global trade for African businesses

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Georgia State

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

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Germany’s state-owned KfW bank selects Boerse Stuttgart as blockchain bond partner

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Germany’s state-owned development bank, KfW, has selected Boerse Stuttgart Digital (BSD) as its infrastructure partner for the upcoming blockchain-based digital...

Germany’s state-owned KfW bank selects Boerse Stuttgart as blockchain bond partner

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