Columbus, OH

CoinDesk

Despite the restrictions in place, CBPL onboarded and/or provided e-money services to 13,416 high-risk customers, the Financial Conduct Authority said.

Coinbase's CBPL Fined $4.5M by UK Regulator for Lapses in Onboarding Controls

Hopes for a quick end to the SEC-Ripple battle were dashed as a key meeting failed to resolve the issue. The SEC meeting has failed to yield a resolution for Ripple’s XRP. XRP’s price has dropped amid the uncertainty. Ripple and the SEC have maintained silence. The cryptocurrency...

XRP Holders on Edge as SEC Meeting Concludes Without Clarity

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) has been fined £3.5 million (US$4.5 million) by the U.K.’s financial watchdog for ignoring anti-money laundering (AML) requirements, even after the digital asset exchange was expressly warned to step up its game. On July 25, the Financial Conduct Authority...

UK fines Coinbase £3.5M for ‘repeated and material breaches’ of financial crime controls

With a key SEC meeting approaching, Ripple and XRP holders anxiously await a potential settlement that could reshape the landscape. Ripple and the SEC have a pivotal meeting ahead of time that could reshape crypto. A potential breakout is on the horizon, fueled by settlement optimism. Large investors have placed...

SEC and Ripple Set for Tomorrow’s Showdown: Here’s What We Know

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has slapped the UK subsidiary of Coinbase – CB Payments Limited – with a $4.5 million penalty for breaking a voluntary agreement meant to stop high-risk customers from being onboarded. The FCA brought to light serious problems with the control systems at CBPL.

Coinbase UK Unit Faces $4.5 Million Fine For Violating Financial Crime Conditions

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Rite Aid is making headlines again, but unfortunately, not for the best reasons. The essential pharmacy chain is closing a staggering 400 stores, a major uptick from the 143 closures initially planned when it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last October.

A large retail chain is shutting down hundreds stores after going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Chicago, IL

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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?

Wisconsin State

Brookfield, WI

In a wave of unexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected newsunexpected news, Piggly Wiggly has shuttered its store in Brookfield, Wisconsin, leaving customers feeling as if they've lost a family member. The closure, originally set for June 15, was moved up abruptly, catching shoppers off guard as the aisles emptied out with a clearance sale offering 50% off all merchandise.

500-store Grocery Chain Closes Location, Shoppers Cry.

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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

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

Ohio State

Former President Donald Trump has selected Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio as his vice presidential running mate, and like Trump, Vance is a crypto-friendly candidate. In a 2022 financial disclosure, Vance reported owning holdings in Bitcoin through Coinbase valued between $100,001 and $250,000. Suggested Reading. Trump has positioned himself as...

Donald Trump's VP pick J.D. Vance owns Bitcoin worth as much as a quarter-million dollars

On day two of the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville Tenessee, Anthony Scaramucci shared his belief that Bitcoin will overtake the total market capitalization of gold. The SkyBridge Capital founder explained that Bitcoin (BTC) should not trade to a market cap similar to chipmaking giant Nvidia or Apple because Bitcoin is "an asset class" and not a company.

Bitcoin Market Cap to surpass gold—Anthony Scaramucci

Colorado State

Brighton, CO

David Heitz

The largest tiny home festival in the region is about to roll out the welcome mat in Brighton. The Colorado Tiny House Festival will be July 12-14 at Riverdale Regional Park. “This tiny home show blends the spirit of the tiny living movement with the most up-to-date information on going tiny, simplifying your life, minimalistic living, and living greener,” according to a news release. “Unique small living structures will be spread throughout the Colorado Tiny House Festival grounds and include an assortment of professional and do-it-yourself builds including tiny homes on wheels, a 3D printed tiny home, accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, skoolies, converted vans, unique recreational vehicles, and more.”

Colorado's largest tiny home festival coming to Brighton as state law makes dwellings more practical

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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

PYMNTS

British payments firm Sokin is planning to expand following an investment by Morgan Stanley. Investment funds managed by the banking giant had purchased a stake in Sokin, the company announced Wednesday (July 24), designed to speed its expansion. “Sokin was founded in 2019 with a simple vision to remove the...

Morgan Stanley Buys Stake in UK Payments Firm Sokin

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Denver, CO

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

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Coinbase UK Fined $4.5M for High-Risk Customer Onboarding

UK regulators fined Coinbase’s British arm $4.5 million for onboarding high-risk customers despite a voluntary agreement to stop. UK watchdogs have fined Coinbase for breach of...

Coinbase UK Fined $4.5M for High-Risk Customer Onboarding

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