Columbus, OH

The US Sun

AMERICANS have the opportunity to claim a one-time payment from a billion-dollar class action settlement. Visa and Mastercard agreed pay $5.6 billion after consumers paid excessive fees to accept their payment cards. The lawsuit alleged that Visa and Mastercard violated the antitrust laws. Antitrust laws also referred to as competition laws, are statutes developed by […]

Americans to receive one-time payment from $5.6 billion Visa Mastercard settlement – and the deadline has been extended

PayPal’s venture arm and other investors are injecting $15 million in Ume, a Brazilian payment services provider that caters to small and mid-sized merchants, according to a Friday press release. NFX, Globo Ventures and Clocktower Ventures were also part of the investment group. San Paulo-based Ume also landed $20...

PayPal joins group investing $15M in Brazilian startup

FXDailyReport.com

In a crucial step for the integration of AI with Blockchain, BNB Chain has collaborated with the SingulairtyNET Foundation. The partnership between SingularityNET Foundation (a founding participant of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance) and BNB Chain targets developing and encouraging innovation concerning the decentralized data economy. SingularityNET Foundation disclosed the respective development on its official social media account.

BNB Chain, SingularityNET to Advance Decentralized Data Economy

Welcome to another edition of Crypto NFT Today! The past two weeks have been full of must-know events that’ll be defining points for the future of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. With Oasys partnering with SBI Holdings, new inflows for ETFs despite recent outflows, and more, there’s lots of essential...

Crypto NFT Today: The Latest News in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, & NFTs- August Week 4

Lightning-Powered Simplicity: Lightspark Extend seamlessly connects with Universal Money Addresses (UMA) and Lightning-enabled wallets. Businesses can send payments 24/7 without delays, regardless of traditional banking hours. Broad Compatibility and Accessibility: Lightspark Extend links UMA and Lightning wallets to over 99% of US banks accepting real-time payments. From small e-commerce stores...

Lightspark Extend Unveils Real-Time Bitcoin Payments Across US Bank Accounts

Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF records drastic drop in holdings. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust now leads the Bitcoin ETF market. Grayscale, the second-largest crypto asset manager, has seen over 60% of its Bitcoin holdings in its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) slashed since the fund was converted into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to data from Coinglass.

Grayscale's GBTC down over 60% in Bitcoin holdings since ETF debut

Our weekly roundup of news from Asia curates the industry’s most important developments. South Korean manhunt ends as suspect caught with brand new $15K face. South Korean police have apprehended 14 individuals involved in a fraudulent crypto mining scheme that pocketed 16 billion Korean won (about $12.1 million), according to reports citing an Aug. 29 press conference.

$12.1M fraud suspect with ‘new face’ arrested, crypto scam boiler rooms busted: Asia Express

Georgia State

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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

9to5Mac

Apple Cash is a popular and easy way to send money right within the iOS Messages app and soon with just a tap. Until now, you haven’t needed to submit an ID to use parts of the feature. That will change for many users as Apple will require identity verification starting in October for sending more than a total of $500 across all transactions – including past ones.

Apple Cash to require ID verification for sending more than this amount

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Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

This story is part of CNBC Make It's The Moment series, where highly successful people reveal the critical moment that changed the trajectory of their lives and careers, discussing what drove them to make the leap into the unknown. Emery Wells put himself on the path to a dream career...

42-year-old sold his startup for $1.3 billion—he started by buying a $17,500 camera he couldn't afford

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

[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Singapore, August 29th, 2024]. CPCoin Team is proud to announce the launch of SmartExplorer, an advanced blockchain explorer designed to bring unparalleled transparency and insight into the CPCoin ecosystem. As part of CPCoin Team’s commitment to providing users with the tools needed to navigate the blockchain world confidently, SmartExplorer is set to revolutionize how users interact with blockchain data.

Unveiling the SmartExplorer – A New Era in Blockchain Transparency

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The Lens

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

Happy Friday everyone. Going into the weekend, I wanted to share an intriguing development for you TCPA watchers. A fresh lawsuit entitled Spade v. Paypal, Inc. has been filed in the United States District Court in the District of Arizona. The case, brought by plaintiff Audry Spade, alleges that the financial services giant engaged in a persistent and unwanted text messaging campaign that violated key provisions of the TCPA.

PayPal Sued In New TCPA Suit

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Kareem Green, also known as "Try Me," a 32-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips gang, has admitted to his involvement in a racketeering conspiracy, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering & Cocaine Charges

During a keynote presentation at Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, Mastercard announced the worldwide launch of its new Payment Passkey Service to make online shopping more secure and easier than ever. Debuting first in India as a pilot with some of the nation’s largest payments players, including payment aggregators such as Juspay, Razorpay and PayU, online merchants such as bigbasket and leading banks such as Axis Bank, the service will give millions of consumers more control and peace of mind when checking out online.

Mastercard Selects India for the Global Launch of Its Payment Passkey Service, Accelerating Secure Online Checkout for Millions of Shoppers

Crypto enthusiasts are witnessing Shiba Inu facing a challenging phase marked by declining prices and diminished investor participation. Similarly, BONK battling to regain its footing after a steep decline. BlockDAG is gaining significant traction in this market volatility, particularly after hitting a $68.3 million presale milestone. The early holders have...

A Swiss Foundation for a Crypto Future: BlockDAG’s $68.3M Presale Success Drowning Out Shiba Inu Adoption & BONK Buzz

Jim Jones, the iconic rapper and entrepreneur, is stepping into the tech world with a bold new venture—SneakyLinks, a social media app designed to transform how people connect online. In collaboration with investor Daniel Gamble, Jones plans to unveil this groundbreaking platform at Invest Fest, a premier event for innovators and entrepreneurs taking place in Atlanta, GA today.

Exclusive: Jim Jones Plans To Dominate Social Networking With New ‘SneakyLinks’ App Partnership

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

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Blockchain payments are already cutting costs and streamlining settlements – Binance Research

Blockchain-based remittances settle within an hour, outperforming traditional methods. Solana processes about 1,000 TPS, while Visa has a capacity of over 65,000 TPS. Blockchain technology is...

Blockchain payments are already cutting costs and streamlining settlements – Binance Research

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