Ripple has been making great strides in expanding the utility of its digital asset, XRP, worldwide. A new report by Tokenicer shows that institutions are now deploying XRP on all seven continents. This puts to rest the debate on the robustness, versatility, and possibility with Ripple, especially on-going lawsuits in...

Worldwide XRP Adoption: Institutions On All 7 Continents Embrace The Crypto

In the words of CEO and co-founder, S.Y. Lee, the aim is to build a more “sustainable” IP ecosystem fit for the next generation of digital consumers and builders. The startup says its approach is to think of IP like Lego and use blockchain to make that possible. “Anyone can fork and remix your IP permissionlessly while you capture the upside,” Lee said in an interview with TechCrunch. (A little ironic to label it “Lego,” given the many IP battles the toy brick company has faced over the years.)

Story raises $80M at $2.25B valuation to build a blockchain for the business of content IP in the age of AI

As e-commerce continues to evolve, businesses must stay ahead of payment processing trends to ensure seamless customer experiences and maximize profitability. In 2024, several key trends are shaping the future of payment processing, from the rise of alternative payment methods to the growing importance of security and compliance. The Shift...

Payment Processing Trends 2024: Navigating the Future of E-commerce

Warsaw, Poland, Aug. 20, Chainwire – Flipster, one of the leading crypto derivatives trading platforms, is listing Tether Gold (XAU₮) issued by TG Commodities Limited to its platform, providing users with new opportunities to deposit, withdraw, and convert the gold-backed digital asset. Flipster CEO Yongjin Kim commented:. “Tether...

Flipster announces collaboration with Tether

Bitwise acquires ETC Group, adding $1 billion in assets and nine European-listed crypto ETPs. Acquisition increases Bitwise's total assets under management to over $4.5 billion. Bitwise Asset Management has acquired ETC Group, a London-based crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) issuer with over $1 billion in assets under management. According to their...

Bitwise expands to Europe with strategic acquisition of ETC Group

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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

Tether's USDT will soon be available on the Aptos Network, enhancing blockchain utility. Aptos recorded a peak of 157 million transactions in a single day in May 2024. Tether announced Monday it is launching its USDT stablecoin on the Aptos Network. The move is part of Tether’s strategy to broaden the accessibility and utility of digital currencies worldwide.

Tether to deploy USDT on Aptos blockchain

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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FlexIt expands its digital wellness platform globally with the launch of FlexIt Global™, introducing non-U.S. based trainers and new language capabilities to better serve international market Fitness tech platform FlexIt  is making a move to meet the rising global demand for personalized wellness experiences. The company has announced the launch of FlexIt Global™, an initiative…
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FlexIt Expands Global Reach with Launch & Strategic Partnerships

State Street enhances digital asset solutions through a strategic partnership with Taurus. The partnership focuses on automating digital asset issuance and servicing. State Street, a leading global asset manager with over $4 trillion in assets under management, announced Tuesday it is partnering with Taurus, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to enhance digital asset services for institutional investors. The firm is looking to add tokenization and digital custody services to its existing offerings.

TradFi giant State Street to initiate crypto custody and tokenization services for institutional investors

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In the global view, small businesses aren’t so small. They represent 90% of all businesses and more than 50% of employment globally. And in emerging markets, they are contributing 40% of GDP. Those stats from the World Bank underscore the need for these smaller companies — the sole proprietorships,...

Visa’s Koenigsberg Says Small Businesses Are Ready to Embrace BNPL

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As the internet continues to evolve, so do the ways that shared information can wind up in the wrong hands. Cortney Worthy is a passionate enterprise data leader with over 15 years of experience in the technology, government, and consulting sectors. Her skills equip her to lead cross-functional teams on their respective paths to optimizing… Continue reading Dropbox’s Data Governance Leader Cortney Worthy Is Set To Drop Gems About How To Make Waves In The Tech Pool At AFROTECH™ Conference 2024

Dropbox’s Data Governance Leader Cortney Worthy Is Set To Drop Gems About How To Make Waves In The Tech Pool At AFROTECH™ Conference 2024

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The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

The Series B round also attracted participation from Polychain alongside notable angel investors. Story Protocol markets itself as “the world’s IP blockchain” seeking to tokenise the multi-trillion dollar intellectual property asset class. The company says its IP blockchain is particularly crucial in taking AI to the next...

A16z Crypto Leads $80M Series B Round for “World’s IP Blockchain” Story Protocol

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With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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

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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

ICMA is pleased to announce the publication of the Digital Assets Annex, a significant new addition to the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA). The Digital Assets Annex has been prepared as part of a joint project between ICMA and ISLA aiming to bring consistency to the legal terms used by market participants when trading certain digital assets under the GMRA 2011 and GMSLA 2010. The Annex was developed by the Digital Assets Legal Working Group run by ICMA & ISLA, with Clifford Chance appointed as counsel.

ICMA Publishes GMRA Digital Assets Annex

BlackRock's Ethereum ETF is the first US Ethereum fund to hit $1 billion in inflows. ETHA's performance is strong but trails behind BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF achievements. BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, also known as ETHA, has become the first US spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) to achieve $1 billion in net inflows, Farside Investors’ data shows.

BlackRock Ethereum ETF surpasses $1B net inflows

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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

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Bitpanda and Coinmotion join forces to bring over 400 digital assets to Nordic users

Bitpanda Technology Solutions expands Coinmotion's crypto offerings to over 400 coins. The partnership aims to enhance user experience and safety in crypto trading. Bitpanda Technology Solutions...

Bitpanda and Coinmotion join forces to bring over 400 digital assets to Nordic users

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