Singapore, Singapore, August 14th, 2024, Chainwire. The decentralized derivatives trading platform, ELFi Protocol, officially launched today on the Arbitrum network. ELFi is a decentralized derivatives trading platform dedicated to creating a unique and forward-looking trading experience that rivals centralized exchanges (CEX). ELFi is the first to implement a Portfolio Margin and vAMM hybrid model on-chain. Additionally, the platform has designed an innovative zero-risk stable coin liquidity pool and a mature risk management system for contracts of various risk levels. The platform strives to better meet market and user needs in areas such as risk isolation, asset pricing, and support for LSD assets.

ELFi Protocol, a DEX Derivatives Platform, Officially Launched with a $100,000 Airdrop Event

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Mastercard has launched a crypto-to-fiat card with Web3/blockchain platform MetaMask and cryptocurrency payments firm Baanx. The MetaMask Card, announced Wednesday (Aug. 14), lets MetaMask wallet customers use crypto for everyday purchases in fiat currency wherever Mastercard is accepted. The card is being piloted on a limited basis — a few thousand digital-only cards — for users in European Union countries and the U.K.

Mastercard and MetaMask Team to Launch Crypto-to-Fiat Card

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(Reuters) - Sahara AI, a startup integrating the blockchain and artificial intelligence, said on Wednesday it raised $43 million in a funding round led by venture capital investors Pantera Capital, Binance Labs and Polychain Capital.

Decentralized AI network Sahara raises fresh capital in Samsung NEXT-backed round

DBS Bank's treasury tokens pilot with Ant International aims to cut transaction times significantly. The pilot is part of DBS's involvement in Singapore's projects exploring tokenization.

DBS Bank launches 'treasury tokens' pilot with Ant International

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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

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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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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Kelp DAO introduces 'Gain Vault' to simplify L2 airdrop access and reward management. The 'Gain Vault' employs synthetic tokens to streamline participation in multiple DeFi strategies.

Kelp DAO unveils 'Gain Vault' to maximize L2 airdrop rewards

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

The card allows users to make purchases directly from their self-custodial wallets. It will initially support transactions using USDC, USDT and wETH assets held on the layer-2 network Linea. A broader distribution of the MataMask Card is scheduled for later this year. MetaMask has rolled out the pilot of its...

MetaMask Debuts Web3 Debit Card Allowing Users to Buy Directly from their Crypto Wallets

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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

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly subpoenaed at least three crypto venture capital firms in 2024. Citing a source familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous, DL News reports that three crypto VC firms received identical subpoenas from the SEC requesting any contract of token deals with investors.

SEC Subpoenas Crypto Venture Capital Firms in Potential Enforcement Actions Against Digital Asset Industry: Report

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London-based sales tech startup Trumpet wants to expand to the US with new funding round.

Trumpet, a new B2B sales startup from the cofounder of DesignMyNight, raised $6.35 million using this 12-slide pitch deck

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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Houma, LA

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A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Nvidia is dominating the AI revolution thanks to its GPU, data center, and software businesses. Outside of its core platforms, Nvidia has made a number of strategic AI investments to help open up new opportunities. Despite a meteoric rise in share price over the last year, the company's valuation multiples...

A Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity: 1 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Set to Soar 77%, According to 1 Wall Street Analyst

Even if such deals as Google's arrangement with Character.AI are widely disliked, they are very much here to stay.

'These are not normal;' A new type of dealmaking for AI startups is rattling Silicon Valley

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

Goldman Sachs's Bitcoin ETF holdings are valued at over $418 million as of June 30. Goldman Sachs is the third largest holder of the IBIT fund.

Goldman Sachs holds $238 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF shares

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Blockchain platform 5ire launches 'sustainable' proof-of-stake on mainnet

5ire's mainnet can process up to 1,500 transactions per second. 50% of gas fees are returned to users on the 5ire network. 5ire, a blockchain platform...

Blockchain platform 5ire launches 'sustainable' proof-of-stake on mainnet

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