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

“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

San Francisco-based cross-border payments company Ripple announced on Friday that it had begun testing its USD-backed stablecoin on its native blockchain, XRP Ledger, and the second largest crypto network, Ethereum (ETH). Ripple revealed earlier this year that it would launch its own stablecoin as it forays into the $160 billion...

XRP Set For $160 Billion Market Shake-up As Ripple Kicks Off Testing Of Its Much-Hyped Stablecoin

Binance Announces New Crypto Delistings: Details

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

Newark, NJ

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Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

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?

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Denver, CO

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

An Australian man whose partner was accidentally refunded millions of dollars by Crypto.com has been jailed after embarking on a "flurry" of spending. Jatinder Singh, 39, has been sentenced to serve three years in jail by the County Court of Victoria after pleading guilty to the theft of $4.4 million, per reports in local news media.

Australian Jailed After Spending Millions From Accidental Crypto.com Refund

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

J. Souza

Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

Missouri State

Saint Louis, MO

CJ Coombs

Big Lots isn't any different from other retail stores that have had a decline in sales. The cost of groceries, alone, is enough to keep customers away who are watching their budgets.

These Big Lots locations will be closing in Missouri

Declutterbuzz

Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today is a list I put together using the years of experience gained helping others declutter. I've seen firsthand how transforming a cluttered space can lead to a more peaceful and productive life.

15 Pro Decluttering Tips To Start Working On Today!

Tether Limited has hit back against a lawsuit from Celsius Network over disputed Bitcoin, labeling it a "shakedown" and "baseless" while vowing to defend itself vigorously in court. Filed on August 9 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, the suit seeks to claw back...

Tether Slams Celsius Lawsuit as a 'Shakedown,' Vows to Fight Claims in Court

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

A crypto analyst has unveiled a new price target for Shiba Inu (SHIB) price, the second-largest meme coin by market cap. While highlighting Shiba Inu’s immense growth potential, the analyst placed a significant condition on his ambitious price forecast, stating that if Bitcoin reaches $3 million per coin, SHIB could rise to a multi-trillion dollar market cap.

Analyst Reveals The Shiba Inu Price If Bitcoin Reaches $3 Million Per Coin

The fifth and final exchange supporting the Mt. Gox bankruptcy is moving its coins connected to the defunct trading platform. On-chain analysis platform Arkham Intelligence sounded the alarm on Tuesday as $2 billion worth of Bitcoin connected to Mt. Gox moved from a blockchain address connected to crypto exchange BitGo.

BitGo Moves $2 Billion Of Mt. Gox Bitcoin

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Binance Will Start Converting Monero to USDC on September 2 as Part of Delisting

Following Binance’s February announcement that it would delist Monero (XMR) and its finalization later that month, the exchange has now announced its last steps to get...

Binance Will Start Converting Monero to USDC on September 2 as Part of Delisting

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