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American Express is accepted in far more places than it used to be. But it hasn't quite caught up with Visa and Mastercard. Learn what you should know.

Where Can I Use My American Express Card?

Ripple’s price is on a tear lately with the question being if it’s a precursor to an even bigger rally. It’s pretty much been up only for XRP throughout the past few days. In fact, it’s the best-performing cryptocurrency from the top 20 by means of total market capitalization, increasing by more than 25% in the last week.

Is Ripple (XRP) on the Verge of a Massive Bull Run?

FET, APT, ICP, and MKR are the top gainers from the largest 36 crypto assets. Bitcoin’s weekend revival continues as the asset skyrocketed to over $60,000 for the first time since last Friday’s massacre after the unsuccessful assassination attempt against Donald Trump. Several altcoins have performed even better...

BTC Price Taps $60K for the First Time in 9 Days, DOGE and SHIB Jump by 4% (Weekend Watch)

The report shows 49.3% of crypto participants remain optimistic about the market’s future despite recent downturns. According to a recent survey by CoinGecko, only about half of investors are actually bullish about the current crypto market. The study, which featured 2,558 people, was conducted over the last two weeks,...

Only Half of Crypto Investors Remain Bullish: CoinGecko Survey

Between 2018 and 2023, Malaysia lost approximately $723 million due to unauthorized electricity usage for crypto mining operations. According to a report by a Malaysian news outlet, MalayMail, Bitcoin and crypto mining operations were mostly responsible for the massive electricity theft in the country between 2018 and 2023. Despite the...

Bitcoin Mining Contributing to Massive Electricity Theft in Malaysia: Report

An alleged $92 million money laundering scheme went “right through” three of the largest banks in the US, according to a new report. A group of alleged drug runners and money launderers are accused of depositing hundreds of thousands of dollars in illicit funds into accounts at JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, reports CNN, citing court documents.

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo Accounts Used in Alleged $92,000,000 Money Laundering Scheme: Report

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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?

Three major retail banks in Singapore are slated to retire the use of one-time passwords (OTPs) for customers who have digital tokens, in a move that aims to combat phishing scams. To be phased out within the next three months, OTPs will remain available to customers of the three banks...

These banks to retire one-time passwords for customers with digital tokens

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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

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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Affluent people can splurge their money on the most luxurious possessions and lifestyles. However, most rich people are wise with money, refrain from making unnecessary purchases, and instead put their money to profitable use. Check out the list of 12 such things.

12 Things People Who Are Good With Money Will Never Spend On

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What does it mean to be selfish? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of selfish is the lack of consideration for others; someone concerned chiefly with one's own personal profit or pleasure. You know, people who will do for themselves before they will do for others. People who put their own priorities above everyone else. Do you know people who fit that definition? I am sure we all know at least one, I have known man over the years. Let’s learn what Signs are the most likely to be selfish.

The Top 5 Most Selfish Zodiac Signs

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CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

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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

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Horoscope for Tuesday, July 16th

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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In a recent Reddit post, a Starbucks customer highlighted an interaction with customer service that left users of the Starbucks subreddit baffled—and amused.
Did you know that your Starbucks rewards points expire? And did you know that you can recove...

Starbucks Customer Goes Viral For Sharing The Chain’s 'Dramatic' Rewards Policy—Expired Stars Can Only Be Replaced 'Once In A Lifetime': ‘This Is Hilarious’

Singapore has set in motion an aggressive plan to retire one-time passwords (OTPs) for its retail banking customers within the next three months. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) said the new authentication process will employ digital tokens in lieu of passwords as a better way to protect against phishing attacks aimed at stealing customer banking credentials. Banking customers will use digital tokens on their mobile devices to authenticate to their accounts on mobile apps and on the banks' websites.

Singapore Banks Ditch One-Time Passwords

Online travel platform Expedia Group has finalized a multiyear agreement with Wells Fargo and Mastercard to launch two new co-branded credit cards. Designed to complement One Key, Expedia Group’s loyalty program, the One Key Card and One Key+ Card will offer more flexibility, savings, and perks for U.S. travelers.

Expedia, Wells Fargo, Mastercard Launch One Key Credit Cards

Decision-makers from payments businesses across the UK have identified Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud as the top threat to both their businesses and consumers. This is according to the first findings of an in-depth financial crime survey by The Payments Association, which champions innovation and collaboration across the industry, due for full publication later this month.

APP Scams Are the Most Dangerous Type of Fraud, According to The Payments Association Report

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Ripple Finds a Spot in a Very Prestigious List: Details

“The digital asset space was buoyed in 2024 by strong price movements in cryptocurrencies,” CNBC and Statista noted. Ripple was named one of the top 250...

Ripple Finds a Spot in a Very Prestigious List: Details

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