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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

Capital on Tap enhances its capabilities through a renewed multi-year deal with GDS Link, utilising their decisioning platform to support and complement Capital on Tap’s proprietary risk models across its UK and US business. Since its launch in 2012, Capital on Tap has served over 200,000 small business customers,...

Capital on Tap Renews GDS Link Partnership

Elwood Technologies (“Elwood”), a leading provider of digital asset execution and portfolio management software, and Zodia Markets, a prominent UK-headquartered digital asset trading business backed by Standard Chartered, are pleased to announce that Zodia Markets has agreed to acquire Elwood Capital Management Ltd (“ECML”), Elwood’s Digital Asset OTC trading business based in Jersey and regulated by the Jersey Financial Services Commission.

Elwood Sells OTC Business to Zodia Markets in Landmark Deal

Grayscale Investments launches the Decentralized AI Fund, offering exposure to AI protocols within the crypto space for accredited investors. The fund focuses on protocols like Bittensor, Filecoin, Livepeer, Near, and Render, rebalancing quarterly to leverage blockchain's benefits. Targeting decentralized AI services, AI-related solutions, and AI infrastructure, it aims to capitalize...

Grayscale unveils new fund focused on AI cryptos

Venga appoints Michael Stroev as CEO to lead its all-in-one crypto app launch. Venga seeks to simplify web3 access with a user-friendly interface globally. Stroev has said that he will aim at integrating decentralized innovations with traditional finance. Venga, a pioneering universal crypto app, has announced the appointment of Michael...

Venga appoints Michael Stroev as CEO ahead of its all-in-one crypto app launch

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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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Have you ever walked out of a grocery store because the total at the register gave you sticker shock? Well, you're not alone. Recently, a shopper named Christy McTyre made headlines when she abandoned her entire cart at Winn Dixie after seeing her $108 bill—a cost she found outrageously high compared to other stores.

She left her cart at Winn Dixie when her bill was $108 – Walmart was $50 cheaper

Kentucky State

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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

California State

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

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Pennsylvania State

Bucks County Beacon

“Who sits there and thinks, with all the needs we have in America, of criminalizing the homeless?” wonders Pastor Robert Brown of Bristol’s Bible Evangelical Methodist Church after learning that the United States Supreme Court approved punishing those experiencing homelessness who have nowhere to sleep.

After SCOTUS OK’s Criminalization of Homelessness, Pennsylvania Democrats Plan Legislative Response to Protect Rights of the Unhoused

Washington State

Mill Creek, WA

Timothy A Gruver

The Washington State Department of Labor & Industries reported on Wednesday that it fined four roofing contractors more than a million dollars for letting their workers perform on top of homes without fall protection gear, among other safety violations.

Roofing Companies Fined $1.27M for Endangering Workers

Business Insider

Chris Kirchner, a startup founder convicted of defrauding investor was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Thursday.

Chris Kirchner, founder of Goldman Sachs-backed Slync, was sentenced to 20 years for fraud and laundering startup funds

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told financial firms – including banks, payment firms and lenders – to do more to ensure parliamentarians, senior public servants and their families are not treated unfairly. Under legislation adopted by Parliament, financial firms are required to do extra checks on so...

FCA Calls on Firms to Improve Treatment of PEPs

Virginia State

Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful are pretty much unified in their expectations of what will happen between Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson) and Paris Buckingham (Diamond White), who recently announced their engagement.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans believe Thomas will dump Paris for Hope

In another e-commerce related episode of the Pay It Forward podcast with payabl. we chat to Bono Van Nijnatten from ASOS, about how the retail giant stays ahead in the dynamic payments industry. We find out what’s behind their seamless checkout experience, the challenges of managing multiple payment systems and...

Buying Clothes Online Has Changed Forever | Pay It Forward with ASOS

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Digital bank Monzo has unveiled its plans for a new account for children who are between the ages of six and 15, named Monzo for Under 16s. The new account lets children set savings goals, organise their money with savings Pots, access in-app financial education which also comes with a pink, yellow or blue Monzo card. Monzo for Under 16s will give children their first taste of saving and budgeting, as well as receiving scheduled pocket money payments and using a contactless debit card to pay for things – as well as their own Monzo app linked to a parent’s account if the child owns a smartphone.

Monzo Launches Under 16s Account

Alabama State

A technology company offering consumer credit cards backed by home equity, Aven reaches unicorn status announcing a $142 million series D round of funding led by Khosla Ventures and General Catalyst, with participation from existing investors including Caffeinated Capital, Electric Capital, Founders Fund, and The General Partnership. Aven was founded...

Aven Reaches Unicorn Status with $142 Million Series D Investment

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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MoonPay and Raydium Announce New Partnership

MoonPay and Raydium, the leading decentralized exchange on Solana, announce a new partnership. Launched in 2021, Raydium is an automated market maker platform where users can...

MoonPay and Raydium Announce New Partnership

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