MakerDAO, the leading DeFi platform, has revealed a significant $1 billion investment in tokenized US Treasury securities in a move that has rocked the crypto industry. This strategic action is likely to change the basic principles of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. Major Players Boost Tokenization. Widespread praise has been...

Crypto Market Jolted By MakerDAO’s $1 Billion Investment In Tokenized Treasuries

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire the cybersecurity startup Wiz for approximately $23 billion. This development was reported by the Wall Street Journal on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deal, if finalized, would mark a notable investment in cloud security...

Alphabet in Advanced Talks to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup Wiz for $23 Billion

Majuro, Marshall Islands, July 16th, 2024, Chainwire. Multipool, a leading innovator in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry announces strategic partnership with Tokinvest with the goal of transforming tokenized real-world asset trading. This partnership aims to take real-world asset (RWA) trading to the next level with an end-to-end dual market solution for RWA token offerings, secondary market trading, and liquidity provision.

Multipool Enters Strategic Partnership with Tokinvest Delivering Next-Level Tokenized Real-World Asset Trading

The Associated Press

SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 14, 2024-- BNP Paribas, the European Union’s leading bank, and Ant International, a digital payment and financial technology leader, have formed a strategic partnership to enhance cross-border payment solutions for merchants and consumers in Europe. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240714753209/en/ (Clockwise from top left) Marc Espagnon, Head of Payment and Cash Management at BNP Paribas, Kelvin Li, GM of Platform Technology at Ant International, Douglas Feagin, President of Ant International and Pierre Fersztand, Global Head of Cash Management, Payments, Trade Solutions & Factoring at BNP at the MOU signing ceremony on 3 July (Photo: Business Wire)

BNP Paribas Collaborates With Ant International on Promoting Cross-Border Payment Solutions in Europe, and Tokenised Deposits for Global Treasury Management

Reuters

(Reuters) - The Sydney District Court has convicted John Bigatton, the Australian promoter of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange platform BitConnect, of providing unlicenced financial advice, the country's corporate regulator said on Monday.

Australian promoter of BitConnect guilty of unlicensed financial advice, regulator says

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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?

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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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Oak Ridge, TN

Modern Wealth Management says it has expanded its presence in the southern United States with the acquisition of a Tennessee-based registered investment advisory firm. The latest addition is C&J Wealth Advisors, a firm founded in 1982 that oversees a total of more than $260 million in assets under management for 300 clients in the Knoxville and Oak Ridge areas of Tennessee, Modern Wealth said in an announcement.

Modern Wealth Picks Up $260M RIA in Tennessee

The Motley Fool

Looking for budget-friendly AI investment opportunities? Here are three stellar AI giants to consider today.

Future-Proof Your Portfolio: 3 Low-Cost AI Stocks to Buy in July

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The HD Post

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

Alameda Post

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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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

Sergey Nazarov, co-creator of blockchain oracle service Chainlink (LINK), says that one burgeoning sector of the digital asset space is set to become a leading trend. Nazarov tells his 150,000 followers on the social media platform X that real world assets (RWAs) look poised to become the next big trend in blockchain.

Chainlink (LINK) Creator Sergey Nazarov Says Real World Assets (RWAs) Are Next Big Trend in Blockchain

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What makes a Zodiac Sign low maintenance? Independence can make someone low maintenance. Someone who is reliable, dependable, and punctual, can make someone low maintenance. Someone who tends to want to do things on their own can be low maintenance. Low-maintenance people tend to be those people who do on their own but are not necessarily alone. They rarely need or ask for help. They are self-motivated, often energetic, and can be considered leaders is many cases. Now me, some say I am low maintenance and others say I’m high maintenance. Maybe I’m both. Let's see what zodiac signs are considered low-maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are Low Maintenance

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to settle allegations of unlawful unit pricing practices across its 64 New Jersey retail stores. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty, marks the largest ever obtained by the Division’s Office of Weights and Measures (OWM).

Walmart Pays $1.64M Settlement for Unlawful Pricing in NJ

Google is considering spending $23 billion to buy Wiz, a cloud cybersecurity startup with partners that include Amazon and Oracle, reports The Wall Street Journal. At close to twice what it spent for Motorola Mobility in 2012, it would be the most Google has ever paid for another company. The...

Google is reportedly planning its biggest startup acquisition ever

Singapore-based fintech start-up Partior, a joint venture between JP Morgan, DBS Bank and Singapore government-owned investment firm Temasek founded in 2021, has secured more than $60 million in a Series B funding round. The round was led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) with additional participation...

Blockchain-powered clearing and settlement fintech Partior raises more than $60m in Series B funding

MORRISTOWN, NJ – New Jersey's Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, backed by the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has issued a Finding of Probable Cause against Prince Telecom LLC, alleging disability discrimination. This action follows a complaint where Prince Telecom is accused of denying employment to an applicant using medical marijuana legally to manage a disability.

Cable Company Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Medical Marijuana Use

While not as intriguing as other cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin remains one of the safer investments in crypto. Ethereum's smart contracts and dominance in DeFi make it a strong investment for those looking to tap into the future of finance. Coinbase offers comprehensive exposure to the crypto market, providing a diversified investment...

Here Are My Top 3 Crypto Investments to Buy Hand Over Fist Before the Market Picks Up

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21Shares Global Distribution Head Moessler to Depart

Isabell Moessler will leave the crypto fund issuer at the end of the year. 21Shares global head of distribution Isabell Moessler is set to depart the...

21Shares Global Distribution Head Moessler to Depart

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