HTX Ventures has released its 2024 Half-Year Investment Report, outlining its strategic investments and focus areas for the first half of the year. As a significant player in the blockchain venture capital (VC) sector, HTX Ventures targeted six key areas and invested in 23 projects to drive innovation and address the core challenges of Web3, as shown in the Figure below.

Strategic blockchain investments by HTX Ventures: A mid-year analysis

Accelleron to acquire True North Marine (TNM), a Canadian firm specializing in digital weather routing and voyage optimization. TNM’s solutions complement Accelleron’s Tekomar XPERT Marine and Turbo Insights for a combined offering that addresses key aspects of vessel performance. The new digital and advisory offering will help ship...

Accelleron To Acquire True North Marine, To Strengthen Digital Offering

Strategy consultants at OC&C have shared a report unveiling a significant opportunity for Embedded Finance for scale SaaS ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and payroll providers. Embedded Finance refers to the “integration of financial products into non-financial customer journeys.”. The value chain for embedded finance typically “consists of three steps:...

Embedded Finance Landscape Is Shifting with Financial Services Enablers Moving Towards Full Banking Licenses – Report

Majuro, Republic of the Marshall Islands, August 20th, 2024, Chainwire. BloFin, a premier cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, proudly announces a series of groundbreaking updates, further establishing its position as one of the fastest-growing platforms in the crypto trading industry. With an unwavering commitment to innovation, security, and user experience, BloFin continues to set new benchmarks for excellence, solidifying its reputation as the place "Where Whales Are Made."

BloFin Marks Progress with New Token Listings and Upgraded Security Features

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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

As businesses navigate the rapidly evolving world of e-commerce, the choice of credit card processing service is critical to ensuring smooth transactions, robust security, and enhanced customer experience. In 2024, the credit card processing landscape are dominated by technology-driven solutions that offer a range of advanced features, from AI-powered fraud detection to seamless integration with various e-commerce platforms. Here’s a deep dive into the ten most technological credit card processing services leading the industry this year.

The 10 Most Technological Credit Card Processing Services of 2024

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, whales—those individuals or entities with significant holdings—can often set trends and influence market sentiment. Recently, a notable Pepecoin (PEPE) whale made headlines by making a substantial investment in a new ICO that’s generating considerable buzz in the crypto community. The ICO in question is Mpeppe (MPEPE), currently priced at $0.001777, and the whale’s move has sparked a wave of interest among other investors.

Pepecoin Whale Spends Big on New ICO Currently at $0.001777

Despite falling prices, the craze for trading dog and cat memes may be far from over—it's simply branching out to new blockchains. Tron's flagship meme coin, Sundog (SUNDOG), is flying high since launching on August 15, making waves on Crypto Twitter as the network’s first buzzy meme coin. At the time of writing, its market cap has surged to $126 million after peaking at $325 million. In a recent buying frenzy, a single whale invested $450,000 in Sundog, sending its price soaring.

Sundog Meme Coin on Tron Spikes After SunPump Platform Launch

Most meme coins are up as the sector wakes after Tron released its own version of Pump.fun. In turn, market favorites Pepe (PEPE), Dogwifhat (WIF), and Brett (BRETT) have all leaped in value. The biggest winner on the day is Sundog (SUNDOG) the largest meme coin launched through SunPump, the...

Pepe, Dogwifhat, and Brett Jump as Meme Coin Market Wakes Up

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) believes that technology-induced systemic risk has become one of the key areas of concern for the financial sector and requires close attention. “It may indeed be one of the only few truly global risks that threaten the entire...

India central bank: Integration of advanced technologies in financial sector brings opportunities, risks

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In the global view, small businesses aren’t so small. They represent 90% of all businesses and more than 50% of employment globally. And in emerging markets, they are contributing 40% of GDP. Those stats from the World Bank underscore the need for these smaller companies — the sole proprietorships,...

Visa’s Koenigsberg Says Small Businesses Are Ready to Embrace BNPL

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Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

EB Capital, a leading Brazilian alternative investment firm, has named Guilherme Quintal as partner and head of Global Markets. Quintal, the first Latin American to serve as vice president of Private Equity at Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), brings over 15 years of global investment experience to his new role.

Brazil’s eB Capital hires former Saudi PIF executive as partner

Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa, today announced a strategic referral arrangement with Citi. The arrangement aims to enhance the payment experiences for Citi’s corporate clients by leveraging Network’s comprehensive omnichannel payment solutions. The referral arrangement will empower Citi...

Network International Enters a Referral Arrangement With Citi to Offer Innovative Payment Solutions to Bank’s Corporate Clients

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Identifying The Printing Industry’s Disruptors

The complexity of the business-to-business (B2B) space is primarily what causes it to lag consumer-facing innovations. B2B transactions and the regulations they are subject to have unique and elaborate characteristics that make digitization and automation complex, and these intricacies are amplified even further when cross-border, multicurrency trade is being conducted.

Cross-Border eCommerce Is Reshaping B2B Procurement

The Republic of Palau’s Ministry of Finance has reported the successful completion of Phase 2a of its National Government Payment Service Project, focusing on the integration of a stablecoin system powered by Ripple’s blockchain technology. The initiative, dubbed the Palau Stablecoin Program, aims to develop a national payment ecosystem that is both convenient and cost-effective, tailored specifically to address the needs of Palau’s unbanked and underbanked population.

Ripple-Based Palau Stablecoin Project Enters Next Phase: Report

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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

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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

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PEXX Announces Strategic Acquisition of Chain Debrief

Singapore, Singapore, August 20th, 2024, Chainwire. PEXX, an innovative fintech startup specialising in stablecoin cross-border payments, is excited to announce the acquisition of Singapore-based blockchain media...

PEXX Announces Strategic Acquisition of Chain Debrief

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