New York-based financial giant BlackRock has warned about cryptocurrency scams. Financial behemoth BlackRock has issued a warning about cryptocurrency-related scams on its social media account. "We urge caution in dealing with individuals, websites or social media platforms using our brand and offering training or investments," BlackRock said. BlackRock has stressed...

BlackRock Issues Major Crypto Warning

A four-year legal battle with regulators ended with Ripple agreeing to pay $125 million in civil penalties. The return to business as usual for Ripple might be enough to send the price of XRP over $1. Other catalysts, such as the launch of a new spot ETF, are unlikely and...

Should You Buy XRP While It's Under $1?

The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov on 24 August 2024 has led to a significant drop in the value of Toncoin ($TON), which fell by 18.7% as of 8:45 a.m. UTC on 25 August 2024. This sudden decline reflects growing concerns in the cryptocurrency market over the potential impact of Durov’s legal troubles on The Open Network (TON), a decentralized blockchain platform closely associated with Telegram.

$TON Price Plummets After Telegram Founder and CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest, X Owner Elon Musk Is Outraged

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

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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

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has secured a significant victory against cryptocurrency exchange Kraken. Judge William Orrick has denied the exchange's attempt to dismiss the regulator lawsuit. Last July, Judge Analisa Torres delivered a win for enterprise blockchain company Ripple by recognizing the secondary sales of the XRP token...

SEC Scores Massive Victory Against Kraken

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

Providers of Denver’s traditionally homeless have been finding unhoused migrants in their lines, too, in search of everything from diapers to shampoo. An organization that for decades has provided services to Denver’s unhoused, Haven of Hope, may land a $6 million contract to administer the Denver Asylum Seekers Program for the migrants.

Denver postpones vote on $6M contract for migrant program with homeless services provider

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

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

Kentucky State

Pinehurst, NC

Town Talks

Choosing the right place to retire involves balancing affordability, access to healthcare, and proximity to loved ones. But safety is also crucial, especially for older adults.

Lovely North Carolina City Was Just Crowned America’s Safest Place To Retire

An unexpected twist emerged on-chain when, according to data from Whale Alert, 30,000 BTC, a colossal sum equivalent to $1.88 billion at current prices, was transferred to the world's largest crypto exchange, Binance. Thus, from address "3E97A" were initially sent 75177.38 BTC, which is worth $4.73 billion, to two other...

Mysterious $1.88 Billion Bitcoin Transfer Stuns World's Largest Exchange

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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

Colorado State

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

Corinth, MS

Joshua Colston, a 50-year-old resident of Corinth, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms while traveling through Georgia.

Man Sentenced to 48 Months for Illegal Firearms Possession while traveling through 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

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has halted the approval process for Solana (SOL) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), citing ongoing concerns about the crypto’s classification as a security. This decision follows recent discussions between the SEC and prospective ETF issuers, which have led to the CBOE BZX Exchange...

SEC Reportedly Halts Solana ETF Approval Amid Ongoing Security Classification Debate

Wyoming State

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

Buffalo, WY

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

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Once a staple on cruise ships, libraries are becoming a relic of the past, particularly on Carnival Cruise Line vessels. The cruise line has confirmed that it no longer includes libraries in the design of new ships, a decision that has sparked both disappointment and understanding among passengers.

Why is Carnival Quietly Phasing Out a Popular Ship Amenity?

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Bitcoin could be on the verge of a major breakout. Is now the time to buy?

The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 in August

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Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) to Transfer Assets to Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) Pending Approval

Osprey Funds, LLC, the sponsor of the Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OTCQX: OBTC), along with Bitwise Asset Management, the operator of the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB), jointly...

Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) to Transfer Assets to Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) Pending Approval

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