Crypto startup Hamilton has launched tokenized United States Treasury bonds on Bitcoin layer-2 blockchains. The company claims the launch is the first of its kind. Hamilton U.S. T-Bills (HUST) will be available on the Stacks, Core and BoB (Build on Bitcoin) Bitcoin layer-2 solutions. The first transaction with HUST occurred on July 4, according to a statement.

Crypto startup launches tokenized US Treasury bonds on Bitcoin layer-2s

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Gloucester County, NJ

Franklinville, NJ

Morristown Minute

FRANKLINVILLE, N.J. -A Gloucester County, New Jersey, man admitted today that he defrauded the government of more than $200,000 in Social Security and Medicaid benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Man Guilty of $200K Social Security & Medicaid Fraud

The Solana blockchain continues to be a major option for cybercriminals, as evidenced by the latest cybersecurity attack involving rising Hollywood superstar and actress Sydney Sweeney when her X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised in order to promote a fake Solana-based meme coin dubbed “SWEENEY.”. Sweeney’s notoriety and influence...

Sydney Sweeney Falls Victim to Hack: X Account Used to Promote Solana Scam Coin

The US Marshals Service selects Coinbase to manage seized digital assets, showing trust in the cryptocurrency exchange. The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) has chosen Coinbase Prime to securely store and trading of its “Class 1” digital assets. Coinbase Prime, a leading institutional platform offered by Coinbase, was selected...

US Marshals Service Selects Coinbase Prime to Securely Manage “Class 1” Digital Assets

Big Tech’s carbon footprint continues to balloon as generative artificial intelligence products and services proliferate, with Amazon alone producing more carbon dioxide emissions per year than all the Bitcoin mining in the world. According to the data, Big Tech has released more carbon dioxide into the atmosphere since 2019...

Big Tech produced more carbon since 2019 than all Bitcoin mining ever

Illinois State

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Chicago, IL

Chicago Happenings

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

California State

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The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – The Department of Labor (DOL) published, June 13, an unemployment insurance weekly claims advance report showing 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks.

Department of Labor reports over 90,000 California workers lost their job in the last two weeks

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Do you love watching investigative films? Being a detective isn’t a walk in the park. One has to have attention to detail and be analytical. Some mysteries are quick to unfold while others take years. Zodiac signs who are impulsive and often avoid confrontation cannot excel in the detective field. A good detective should read people’s emotions and thoughts. Still, being intuitive helps one make the right decisions fast. Does everyone possess these traits?

5 Zodiac Signs Who Make the Best Detectives

Initially established on the BNB Chain, Playbux is expanding to become an AI Powered gas-free L1 to grow its already leading foothold in the gameverse and break through costly transaction fees and lack of product optimization to user preferences. Although it began its journey with the BNB chain with incubation support from Binance Labs, it is now enhancing its platform on the back of successful tests of its AI engine that optimizes user preferences and experiences.

Playbux to launch an AI Powered L1 zero-fee gaming blockchain

New York City, NY

NEWARK, N.J. – Joshua Goltry, 30, of New York, admitted today to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars through a fraudulent investment scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Goltry pleaded guilty to one count of securities fraud before U.S. District Judge Katharine S. Hayden in Newark federal court.

Fund Manager's Multimillion-Dollar Fraud Scheme

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

Maine State

Idaho State

Shop with Me Mama

Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Did Bill Gates introduce a so-called "maggot milk" product called EntoMilk? No, that's not true: Although EntoMilk, made from insects, was an actual product that existed in South Africa in 2019, Gates was not a part of its release. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation told Lead Stories that the claim he was involved is false. The website of the startup that created the product appears to have been taken over by others posting unrelated content since early 2023.

Fact Check: Bill Gates Did NOT Launch Insect 'Milk' Product Called EntoMilk -- Created By South African Startup

Nigerian authorities continued their case against Tigran Gambaryan on July 5. The Binance executive has been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) since February. Initially sparked by concerns over currency manipulation, the conflict has escalated into a significant legal battle between Binance — the world’s largest cryptocurrency...

Binance vs. Nigeria: A timeline of events

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

The weather is heating up, and many Virginians enjoy a soft drink to cool off. If you will be drinking a glass of soda pop at a restaurant, you should know that there has been a recall.

Four soft drinks that are sold in restaurants have been recalled due to the ingredients

Vitalik Buterin’s unveiling addresses long-standing frustrations with Ethereum’s slow confirmation times, promising significant improvements. Despite challenges like network strain, SSF introduces Rollup and Based preconfirmation systems to enhance user experience. Ethereum has taken a significant leap forward with Vitalik Buterin unveiling a groundbreaking enhancement aimed at speeding up...

Ethereum Accelerates Transactions with SSF: Vitalik Buterin Unveils Game-Changing Upgrade

Wyoming State

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Some Republican lawmakers have sought to restrict foreign ownership of Wyoming land in recent years, but doing so could put mining industry jobs and tax revenue at risk. That’s what energy industry spokespeople told the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee Thursday during a meeting in Buffalo.

Mining industries say foreign land ownership legislation threatens Wyoming jobs

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Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

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Zebu Live 2024: The UK’s premier Web3 conference returns with Steven Bartlett, Coinbase, Solana, and more

London, UK – The highly anticipated Zebu Live, the UK’s largest Web3 conference, is returning 10th-11th October 2024. Organized by Flight3, a renowned Web3 marketing agency...

Zebu Live 2024: The UK’s premier Web3 conference returns with Steven Bartlett, Coinbase, Solana, and more

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