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In a significant legal setback for one of the crypto industry’s biggest exchanges, a California judge has ruled that cryptocurrency platform Kraken must face a lawsuit brought by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Kraken Faces Uphill Legal Battle. The SEC alleges that Kraken has been operating an...

Court Deals Double Blow To Kraken: SEC Lawsuit Moves Forward

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on August 26 that it had filed settled charges against Plutus Lending LLC, doing business as Abra, for allegedly failing to register the offers and sales of its retail crypto asset lending product, Abra Earn. The SEC also alleges that Abra operated as an unregistered investment company.

Abra Settles With U.S. SEC Over Alleged Sales of Unregistered Crypto Securities

Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken must face a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit alleging that it operated an unregistered securities exchange, a judge ruled Friday. “[T]he SEC has plausibly alleged that at least some of the cryptocurrency transactions that Kraken facilitates on its network constitute investment contracts, and therefore securities, and are accordingly subject to securities laws,” wrote U.S. District Judge William Orrick of the Northern District of California Friday.

Kraken must face SEC lawsuit, judge rules

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

According to WTKR, Big Lots is closing about 315 of its stores across the United States. An earlier version of this story stated that 42 stores in Virginia would close. However, an updates states that only nine stores in Virginia are closing.

Big Lots will close nine stores in Virginia

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XRP Finally Loses $0.60 Price Threshold: What's Next?

Iowa State

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Wisconsin State

National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Midwest much later today, particularly impacting areas in northern Illinois, eastern Iowa, and southern Wisconsin. These storms will be capable of producing damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.

Damaging Winds, Large Hail & Isolated Tornadoes Possible; Midwest; Evening; August 27th, 2024

Florida State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

Popular on-chain analyst Willy Woo is predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) will ultimately hit a massive value for one key reason. Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could capture 3% of the total wealth assets and soar more than 975% from the current value.

Bitcoin To Explode by at Least 975% To Reach Ultimate Price, Says Analyst Willy Woo – Here’s the Timeline

Texas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

North Carolina State

Charlotte, NC

Town Talks

We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

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

Liberty, NC

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Below 1 Trillion in 24 Hours: Here's What It Means

As the meme coin market heats up, Shiba Inu (SHIB) leads with a 20% weekly surge and growing positive indicators, fueling investor anticipation for a big price pump. This article explores the latest trends and factors driving the potential rise of SHIB, alongside a broader look at the meme coin market.

Shiba Inu Price Prediction – Is SHIB Poised for a Major Price Surge?

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

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XRP's price could soar once it resolves its biggest near-term challenges.

The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000

According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

Crypto investors are always on the run for the next big opportunity. Recently, two coins have captured the attention of savvy traders: Sui (SUI) and Mpeppe (MPEPE). Both of these digital assets are exhibiting bullish signals, prompting a rush of interest as investors seek to capitalize on their potential gains.

Crypto Investors Rush To SUI And Mpeppe As They Both Are Showing Bullish Signals

Atlanta, GA

Two men, Alvin Demar and Joshua Carter, have been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking firearms, with some later recovered at crime scenes across multiple states and Canada. A third man, Jamal Plunkett, was sentenced for possessing one of these trafficked weapons.

Georgia Men Sentenced in Multi-State Firearms Trafficking Operation Tied to Violent Crime

Discover the untapped potential of lesser-known cryptocurrencies poised for explosive growth. As the crypto market gears up for its next big rally, these hidden gems, currently priced under a dollar, could soon skyrocket. Delve into this article to uncover which digital assets are primed for a monumental rise, transforming modest investments into substantial returns.

Capitalize on the Coming Bullish Wave: Invest in These Undisclosed Crypto Gems Under $1 Before They Skyrocket to $1,000

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Kraken loses bid to dismiss SEC suit, loses fight with Aussie securities regulator

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kraken has lost its bid to dismiss the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) civil complaint accusing the digital asset...

Kraken loses bid to dismiss SEC suit, loses fight with Aussie securities regulator

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