Ripple will launch RLUSD, a cash-backed stablecoin on XRP Ledger and Ethereum, providing stability in the volatile crypto market. Ripple has sought to offer a safe harbor in the volatile crypto market. Ripple USD has aimed to connect the worlds of XRP and Ethereum. Ripple’s plans for RLUSD have faced...

Ripple’s New Reveal Advances RLUSD Stablecoin Rollout

1 billion XRP fund gets sequel with Ripple's new major partnership in UAE. Ripple announced it has teamed up with the DIFC Innovation Hub in Dubai to drive blockchain innovation in the UAE through the Centre's Innovation Hub as home to over 1,000 tech firms, digital labs, venture capital firms and other key players in the sector.

XRP Shines Green as Ripple Announces Major UAE Partnership

Philadelphia, PA

Run by Danae Mobley, Coded By Kids is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia that trains teenagers to become IT industry leaders, whether they are in the C-suite or leading their startups. The organization was started in 2014 by Danae’s husband, Sylvester Mobley. She was most recently elevated to the...

Meet the CEO making it possible for Black youth to own multimillion-dollar tech startups

Oregon State

Next February, a major trade show is happening in Dubai, in the Middle East and the Oregon Department of Agriculture is encouraging ag producers and businesses to consider going. Deadline for entry for this opportunity is August 19th. The Gulfood Trade Show is a significant event showcasing opportunities for ag...

OR Dept. of Ag Offering Trade Mission Opportunity to Dubai

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

YAWN Token launches within a $1 billion ecosystem, aiming to integrate meme culture with e-commerce, backed by experienced marketing professionals. With the rise of the meme coin market, Yawn introduces itself as the first meme token embedded within a $1 billion ecosystem. As part of the Boys Club, YAWN allows holders to potentially gain from its expanding brand and community-focused initiatives.

YAWN Token Launches with Ambitious Ecosystem and E-Commerce Integration

By popular demand, Terra Luna Classic introduces the Tax2Gas mechanism, opening a new era for LUNC burns. With 5.43T LUNC still in circulation, the community switches to deflationary tactics. Terra Luna Classic capitalizes 6% daily gains after the key burn proposal is approved. Several Terra Classic validators express their reservations...

Terra Luna Classic Moves to Enhance LUNC Burns Via Tax2Gas

The Associated Press

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 8, 2024-- Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011 ) (Symbol: DEWA ), the Emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market ( DFM ), today reported its first half 2024 consolidated financial results, recording revenue of AED 13.7 billion, EBITDA of AED 6.6 billion, operating profit of AED 3.3 billion and profit after tax of AED 2.6 billion. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240808038686/en/ HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA (Photo: AETOSWire)

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC Announces Record Breaking First Half 2024 Results

Black Enterprise

A new partnership aims to bring Black Americans home to the motherland with state-of-the-art sports arenas and hotels in several African cities developed by a Black-owned construction company.



Smith Choates Holdings, LLC and Urban Icon International have collaborated to continue both companies’ commitment to develop innovations in technology, community engagement, and economic growth. 



“Charles Choates formulated this whole vision of adding the sports and the NBA together in conglomerate with the hotel piece as well,” principal and CEO of Smith Choates Holdings, Darrell Choates Sr., said of his business partner during a phone conversation with BLACK ENTERPRISE.



“We formed this group because we...

Black-Owned Construction Company Brings Black Americans Back To Africa With State-Of-The-Art Arenas And Hotels

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing an unpredictable phase, with altcoins like Dogwifhat (WIF) and Jupiter (JUP) battling to stay afloat amid volatile conditions. Meanwhile, a new hybrid exchange is going viral for its insane trading features. DTX Exchange (DTX) is surviving the ongoing market turbulence and standing firm as a TradFi titan.

TradFi Titan DTX Exchange (DTX) Bags $1.2 million, Overshadows WIF and JUP

A London High Court has imposed a global asset freeze on the fugitive OneCoin founder. OneCoin fraud perpetrator Ruja Ignatova is still on the run. A newly issued court order threatens the Crypto Queen’s freedom. Partial justice has been served in the OneCoin fraud case. The crypto industry has...

UK Freezes Ruja Ignatova’s Assets as Global Hunt Heats Up

The Ripple Labs vs. SEC case has become a landmark legal saga, highlighting the clash between cryptocurrency innovation and regulation. The SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple Labs has dragged on for years. The SEC has claimed that XRP is an unregistered security. After a lengthy legal battle, a verdict has...

Ripple vs. SEC Lawsuit: A Full Timeline of the Legal Battle

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Archer has announced an agreement in principle on key terms for its contract manufacturing relationship with Stellantis. Building on the nearly US$300 million Stellantis has already invested, including US$55 million in July 2024, the company plans to fund additional costs to support Archer's manufacturing goals. Stellantis will finance up to...

Archer secures fresh investment from Stellantis

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

It sees a bright future for some of its new product advancements, with more to come. ExxonMobil continues to launch innovative solutions. ExxonMobil (XOM 1.77%) is one of the largest oil producers in the world. Its oil and gas business is a big moneymaker; the company earned $12.7 billion from its upstream operations during the first half of this year. So it can be easy to miss that Exxon is more than just an oil and gas company.

ExxonMobil Isn't Just an Oil Company; It's an Innovative Technology Company Hiding in Plain Sight

Addison, IL

Chicago Food King

Living in the area of Wood Dale, I am always on the hunt to try somewhere local and support them. I remember trying Elio Pizza several years ago and I was not really impressed with the food. However, my biggest complaint was the atmosphere created by the employees. My first interaction felt very cliquey, with preferential treatment given to people they knew instead of new customers.

This Popular Italian Restaurant in Addison has lost my business for good—no more Chances.

Denver, CO

David Heitz

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 New York Times

SHANGHAI — At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai in July, startup founder Qu Dongqi showed off a video he had recently posted online. It displayed an old photograph of a woman with two toddlers. Then the photo sprang to life as the woman lifted the toddlers up in her arms and they laughed with surprise.

China Is Closing the AI Gap With the United States

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Ripple Sets Sail for Bold Middle East Expansion With DIFC

Ripple expands its global reach with a major Middle East push, partnering with Dubai to fuel blockchain growth. Ripple has gambled on the Middle East, betting...

Ripple Sets Sail for Bold Middle East Expansion With DIFC

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