A Canadian tribunal has terminated Bitfarm’s attempted “poison pill” strategy, intended to obstruct a takeover attempt from rival mining firm Riot Platforms. In a July 24 statement, Riot said the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal issued a cease trade order on Bitfarms’ poison pill plan, terminating the strategy effective immediately.

Bitfarms forced to stop ‘poison pill’ strategy amid Riot takeover attempt

Starting in the U.S. and Europe, Axon is providing the first fully non-custodial fiat and crypto experience. MATLA, July 23, 2024 – Axon, the first decentralized clearing house that de-risks fiatcrypto transactions, is announcing the launch of its public beta app on Avalanche. Starting today—users in the U.S. and Europe can leverage Axon’s technology that links DeFi protocols with more than 14,000 banks for seamless exchanges between fiat money and cryptocurrencies.

Axon launches US & Europe beta app for the first decentralized clearing house

Bitget has become Japan’s second-largest cryptocurrency wallet behind MetaMask, following a period of noticeable growth in the second quarter of 2024. Bitget wallet’s new user adoption in the Japanese markets increased by over 34% during the second quarter of 2024. This makes Bitget’s wallet the second most popular among Japanese users after industry leader MetaMask, according to an announcement shared with Cointelegraph.

Airdrop success propels Bitget wallet to second most popular in Japan

Ferrari, the Italian luxury sports car producer, is preparing to expand its cryptocurrency payment system to Europe following a successful launch in the United States. Ferrari will extend its crypto payment feature to its network of European dealers from the end of July 2024, the firm officially announced on July 24.

Ferrari to launch crypto payments in Europe after US success

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Chicago, IL

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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?

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

North Carolina State

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Death Disclosure Laws and Property Disclosures in North Carolina. In North Carolina, there is no legal obligation for homeowners or real estate agents to disclose if a death has occurred in a home, whether by natural causes, murder, or suicide. However, if a potential buyer directly inquires about any deaths on the property, the seller is required to provide that information.

If someone dies at your house do you have to tell a potential buyer? What North Carolina law says

New Jersey State

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Burlington County, NJ

Morristown Minute

Officials Celebrate Success and Expansion of Meal Initiatives for Children. Morristown, NJ — State and local officials, including New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Ed Wengryn, gathered July 18, 2024, at Pemberton Early Childhood Learning Center in Burlington County to spotlight the achievements of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the innovative Summer EBT initiative, which provides substantial support to low-income families during the summer months.

NJ's $120 Summer EBT Feeds Child Nutrition

Wyoming State

WyoFile

The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Washington State

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Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler announced on Monday that he has fined Unite Health Share Ministries $300,000 for illegally selling insurance in Washington.

Unite Health Fined $300K for Unauthorized Insurance Sales

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Collingswood, NJ

CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

In this week’s newsletter, find out what Web3 professionals think about the potential comeback of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and read about Pixelverse launching its native tokens and sending a percentage to NFT holders. In other news, find out the challenges to broader mainstream adoption for NFTs and how an ApeCoin DAO member plans to renovate a hotel in Bangkok.

Pixelverse sends tokens to NFT holders, ApeCoin holders mull hotel proposal: Nifty Newsletter

Bucks County Beacon

As chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, Senator Bernie Sanders released a June report entitled “ By the Wealthy, for the Wealthy: The Coordinated Attacks on Public Education in the United States .” The report is a brief but thorough (16 pages of text, 4 pages of footnotes) takedown of the current wave of attempts to end public education as we know it.

Senator Bernie Sanders Warns in New Report of Right-Wing Billionaire Plot to Sabotage Public Education in Order to Privatize It

Bitcoin revisited $65,000 after the July 25 Wall Street open as United States equities recovered from their worst day since 2022. Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed a Bitcoin (BTC) price rebound following initial sell-side pressure. This was in the form of trading algorithms, popular trader Skew said...

BTC price inches up with US stocks as Bitcoin bulls fight for $65K

California State

Bucks County, PA

Doylestown, PA

More than 200 Democratic and Independent voters braved the sweltering heat Saturday for a chance to meet California Governor Gavin Newsom in a rally to support President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ reelection.

California Governor Gavin Newsom Visits Doylestown, Urges Bucks County to ‘Help Save Democracy’ in November

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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Addressing crypto debit card adoption challenges: Interview with Baanx

As crypto and traditional finance (TradFi) converge, key issues include liquidity constraints, the need for seamless technical integration, and the growing demand for flexible and secure...

Addressing crypto debit card adoption challenges: Interview with Baanx

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