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State Street is reportedly looking at a number of options for settling payments on blockchain. The financial services and banking firm is considering creating its own stablecoin, creating its own deposit token, joining digital-cash consortium efforts, and developing settlement options through blockchain payment startup Fnality, in which it has an investment, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (July 17), citing an unnamed source.

Report: State Street Considering Several Blockchain-Based Projects

XRP recently sparked interest after rallying to a multi-month high of $0.63. However, the coin is erasing these gains, dropping by over 8% in the last 24 hours. XRP was trading at $0.56 on Thursday, with the bearish sentiment across the broader crypto market doing little to cool off the bearish sentiment.

XRP Plummets As SEC Cancels Key Meeting With Ripple Executives

XRP experienced a commendable resurgence over the weekend, following a tumultuous period for major crypto assets. As of Sunday evening, XRP was trading at $0.592, reflecting a 2.155% increase over the past 24 hours and a 24% surge over the past week. This resurgence has captivated investors, with many speculating that XRP might be preparing for a massive bullish run.

Ripple Lawsuit: Pundit Predicts Historic 60,000% Surge For XRP Price as Settlement Looms

Singapore, July 17, 2024 - BlockBeats, a leading media outlet in the industry, recently had the privilege of interviewing Andrew Weiner, the newly appointed Vice President of WEEX English Market. With a rich background in the cryptocurrency industry. Andrew shared his insights on his career journey, the advantages of WEEX, and the platform’s future plans.

Unlocking Crypto Trading: WEEX Offers All-In One Exchange Platform

Thanks to the feedback and suggestions from the UXLINK community on the UXLINK airdrop rules and process, after collecting a large amount of feedback, the airdrop rules and process for UXLINK governance tokens are as follows:. Overall Allocation and Vesting Period of $UXLINK: UXLINK will generate 1 billion tokens at...

UXLINK Announces $UXLINK Governance Token Airdrop: Eligibility and Allocation Details

If you've ever struggled to get your smartphone unlocked, then you should appreciate the FCC's latest initiative. On Thursday, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel proposed that the agency require mobile carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation. The goal would be to ease confusion among customers by applying the same unlocking rules across the board.

The FCC wants mobile carriers to unlock every smartphone within 60 days of activation

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Carol Perez

There are lots of places in the US where you don’t necessarily need a car. There might be good public transportation and/or your area might be walkable, but for others, this might not be the case.

Free Car Programs: 16 Ways to Get a Car Without Paying

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AMD's deal is set to close later this year.

Nvidia's Biggest Rival Agrees to Buy an AI Startup for Over Half a Billion Dollars in Cash

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Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

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Youngstown, OH

The Shy Green

A look at some recent news from the pharmacy world. Rite Aid, a familiar name in communities across the country, is facing some tough times. After filing for bankruptcy, they've now announced the closure of four additional locations, adding to the more than 200 stores already shuttered. These closures are part of Rite Aid's strategy to reevaluate its retail presence and navigate through financial challenges.

A well-known pharmacy is closing four more stores because they went bankrupt

Multiple users on Reddit claimed that they have seen numerous login attempts on their Mt. Gox accounts. The Mt. Gox. claims website currently says it is temporarily unavailable for maintenance. Multiple users who claim to be Mt. Gox creditors have posted on an insolvency subreddit, stating that they have noticed...

Multiple Mt. Gox creditors claim brute-force login attempts on accounts

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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

LONDON -- An Australian computer scientist found to have falsely claimed to be the mysterious creator of the bitcoin cryptocurrency will be referred to British prosecutors for “wholescale perjury and forgery of documents,” a London judge said Tuesday. Judge James Mellor, who ruled after a civil trial in...

An Australian computer scientist who claimed to invent bitcoin referred to prosecutors for perjury

This is a sponsored article. Amid the rapid evolution of cryptocurrencies, clever investments, and bold breakthroughs carve out the future. The BlockDAG X1 Mining App, ahead of its time, offers the possibility of substantial daily earnings through its streamlined mining system. This innovation, combined with a remarkable presale achievement of nearly $59 million from 20 batches, solidifies BlockDAG‘s strong position in the market.

Epic Launch: BlockDAG X1 App Hits App Store! Experience Mining Like Never Before As ARB Climbs & TRX Breaks Gas Barriers

Supra, a fully vertically integrated L1 blockchain, has revealed that it successfully verified and qualified over 500,000 users for “one of the fairest airdrops in history.”. By conducting KYC checks, Supra’s learn-and-earn airdrop campaign succeeded in overcoming the challenge of bot plagues. With proof of personhood of each...

Supra Attracts 500,000 Verified Users for New Airdrop

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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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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

Zivoe, a real-world asset (RWA) credit protocol, has announced its launch date on July 31. Zivoe aims to engage directly with consumers, bridging the gap between on-chain finance and traditional financial (TradFi) systems. By connecting global DeFi liquidity to private credit markets, Zivoe seeks to channel capital into underserved areas, making credit more accessible and affordable for all.

Real-World Asset Zivoe Mainnet Launch Date Confirmed

DBS, OCBC, and UOB 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 who still rely on physical tokens. These users, however, are "strongly encouraged" to activate their digital tokens to better safeguard their credentials against phishing attacks, according to a joint statement released Tuesday by industry regulator Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS).

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

Since the Bitcoin (BTC) price hit nearly $74,000 during the March bull rally, many crypto enthusiasts have wondered whether and when it would reach $100,000 a coin or even the ambitious $1,000,000 mark. One of the crypto industry’s renowned pundits insists Bitcoin will likely surpass $1 million within one year....

Samson Mow Is Certain Bitcoin Price Will Hit $1 Million Within A Year. Here’s Why

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WienerAI Secures $7.5 Million with 14 Days Remaining of Token Presale

WienerAI (WAI), a new cryptocurrency combining meme coin elements with AI technology, has reached $7.5 million in its presale phase. The presale will end in two...

WienerAI Secures $7.5 Million with 14 Days Remaining of Token Presale

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