Ripple is once again back in the limelight as its long-standing legal brawl with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nears its tail end. XRP’s monthly volatility meanwhile has dropped to its lowest level ever, transcending the zone that preceded the phenomenal 60,000% price rally which ended in early 2018.

Long-Awaited Ripple vs. SEC Verdict Looms: Is Another 60,000% XRP Price Moonshot On The Horizon?

Judge Torres reduced the SEC’s initial $2 billion demand, limiting Ripple’s penalties. Ripple adapts XRP sales methods to comply with the court’s decision and avoid future violations. The Ripple case against the SEC has seen recent developments that suggest future appeals. After Judge Torres ordered Ripple Labs...

Ripple’s $125 Million Fine a Reduction: Will SEC’s Appeal Change Everything for XRP?

Ripple investors are under siege from scammers exploiting the company’s legal battle and upcoming projects. Ripple and SEC lawsuits have attracted a swarm of cybercriminals. Ripple has issued an urgent warning as scammers have targeted new projects. Learn how to spot and avoid these scams to protect yourself. The...

Ripple vs SEC Lawsuit Fallout Becomes Hotbed for Airdrop Scams

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'Big Win for Ripple,' XRP Lawyer Celebrates Historic End of SEC Lawsuit

Ripple Labs has achieved a significant victory in its ongoing legal battle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). A recent court ruling has dramatically reduced the fines imposed on Ripple for selling XRP tokens, leading to a substantial surge in XRP’s price. This article delves into the details of the lawsuit, the court’s decision, and its implications for Ripple and the broader cryptocurrency market.

Ripple Scores Another Win in SEC Lawsuit: XRP Price Surges Over 20%

52 Million XRP in 13 Hours – What's Going On?

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Colorado State

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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

$83 Billion in Bitcoin in 24 Hours, Shiba Inu Confirms Death Cross, Ripple Unlocks Massive 500 Million XRP: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

As the crypto market faces turbulence, a surprising trend unfolds quietly. Major investors, known as whales, are taking advantage of the chaos. They are amassing specific altcoins, betting on future gains. Curious about which digital currencies are poised for a potential surge? This article uncovers the altcoins getting substantial whale attention.

Amid Market Panic, Crypto Whales Are Buying – Find Out Which Altcoins They’re Accumulating

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

“Ripple USD will be fully backed by a segregated reserve of cash and cash equivalents and redeemable 1:1 for US dollars,” the announcement reads. Ripple plans to launch a stablecoin called Ripple USD (RLUSD) by the end of 2024, available on XRP Ledger and Ethereum. It promises benefits like deep liquidity for certain trading pairs, instant settlements, and programmable finance.

Important Ripple (XRP) Update

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

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

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

The resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit could drive XRP’s price higher. The expansion of Ripple’s blockchain and lower interest rates could bring back more investors. But investors shouldn’t ignore its competitive and macro challenges. XRP's price could soar once it resolves its biggest near-term challenges. XRP...

The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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No SEC Appeal Expected in Ripple Case as Judge Hands Down Fines

Ripple Labs’ four-year legal battle with the SEC over XRP concludes with a decisive blow to the regulator. The SEC and Ripple clash has seemingly ended....

No SEC Appeal Expected in Ripple Case as Judge Hands Down Fines

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