Columbus, OH

The tokenized money market fund BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) by asset management titan BlackRock is looking to secure an investment from Ethena Labs’ tokenized fund. On July 16, Ethena Labs created a. for allocations of its $45.4 million reserve fund that currently has $235 million in...

BlackRock BUIDL Fund Bids for Allocation From Ethena's $45 Million Reserve Fund

San Francisco, California, July 24th, 2024, Chainwire. ETZ is transforming retirement planning by making digital assets available to retirees. ETZ, a premier service designed to simplify and enhance digital asset investing in retirement accounts, announced that it would offer SUI, the utility token powering Sui, a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform, as an investment option integration for holders of its IRAs. ETZ now operates seamlessly with the Sui Network, which means that the SUI token can officially be held as an asset in a Tax-Advantaged Traditional or Roth IRAs, offering an unparalleled solution for investors looking to diversify their retirement portfolios while maintaining all of the tax advantages of keeping their assets in such a fund.

ETZ adds SUI to IRA Offerings

On Monday, Hong Kong-based gaming software company Animoca Brands, The Open Network (TON) blockchain, Moca Network, and the MOCA Foundation announced a new partnership to catalyze the adoption of the Open Network ecosystem and establish its position for GameFi and Web3 gaming. MOCA And Toncoin Reserve. According to the announcement,...

TON Blockchain And Animoca Brands Unveil $20M Initiative To Reach 1.6 Billion Users

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) today said that it has fined CB Payments Limited (CBPL)—a part of Coinbase—just over £3.5 million ($4.5 million) for allowing "high-risk customers" to buy crypto. In a Thursday statement, the regulatory watchdog said that CBPL, which allows customers to buy crypto on...

Coinbase Hit With $4.5 Million Fine in UK for Serving 'High-Risk Customers'

Fireblocks, the Web3 infrastructure platform, launched a suite of tools specifically designed for startups amid a proliferation of early-stage blockchain ventures, according to a July 25 press release. The toolkit — Fireblocks for Startups — is designed to help startups quickly build and launch Web3 products and includes solutions for...

Fireblocks launches Web3 startup toolkit amid a surge in new ventures

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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

Lancaster County, PA

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

Chicago, IL

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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.

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Rovco has been awarded the site characterization operations for Green Volt floating offshore wind farm, located 80 km east of Peterhead in Scotland. Scheduled to be fully operational in 2029, Green Volt will become one of the world’s largest offshore floating windfarms. It will consist of up to 35 floating turbines and is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by one million tons per year, contributing up to 1.5 TWh of clean energy to the UK annually.

Rovco Wins Site Characterization Contract for Floating Offshore Wind Farm

U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Director Hugh Nathanial Halpern has named David (Dave) Spiers as Managing Director, Security and Intelligent Documents (SID). In this capacity, Spiers will lead the GPO business unit that designs, prints, personalizes, and delivers Secure Federal Credentials for many Government Agencies, which includes the U.S. passport for the U.S. Department of State. David (Dave) Ford previously led SID and will continue to support the business unit by managing SID budgets and finances.

GPO Names Managing Director Security and Intelligent Documents

Best Buy has announced plans to shift its retail strategy from a traditional approach to a newfound focus on technology and customer engagement. Over the years, Best Buy has marketed itself as a tech authority with knowledgeable salespeople, especially with its team of experts known as the Geek Squad. But now, according to the company, “The role they want us to play in their lives and with technology has evolved. They don’t always need us to be the expert anymore.” Nowadays, shoppers do more research independently and are more familiar with technology.

Will Best Buy’s New Initiative Make a Difference?

Virginia State

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Blocksquare today announced the launch of its latest marketplace pool funding round with Pieme, a blockchain platform enabling hotel investment, acting as the marketplace operator on Blocksquare’s real estate tokenization infrastructure. Commencing on July 30th, this Marketplace Pool funding round will utilize Blocksquare’s recently introduced Oceanpoint DeFi launchpad to introduce fractional investment into the hospitality industry, increasing accessibility and democratizing hotel financing.

Blocksquare Launches Marketplace Pool for Hotel Investment

California State

In a concerning trend for California, numerous large companies are gearing up for significant layoffs, affecting thousands of workers across various industries. According to the WARN Tracker, California has seen a staggering 37,086 WARN layoffs this year alone, impacting 713 businesses statewide.

Concerns Rise as Massive Layoffs Hit California

Master Italia S.p.A, the Italian parent company of Atlantis Headwear, is proud to announce that it recently obtained the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) product certifications. According to the company, these certifications mark a significant milestone in Master Italia’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible...

Atlantis Headwear Parent Company Obtains GOTS & GRS Certifications

Signal Hill Insights and Triton Digital have released a study called The Listening and Consumer Habits of the Black Podcast Audience. (It is HERE.) “Black Americans are a vital force within the American podcast audience.” –Jeff Vidler, President/Founder, Signal Hill Insights. The published study is in three types...

Black Podcast Listeners: Business owners, monthly listeners, and more. (Signal Hill / Triton Digital)

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

Ocean Winds and Martifer Renewables & Energy have announced a strategic partnership to jointly participate in Portugal's inaugural tender for offshore wind farms, slated for this year. The collaboration leverages Ocean Winds' experience, including its operation of the WindFloat Atlantic floating offshore wind farm in Portugal, and Martifer Renewables &...

Ocean Winds and Martifer Renewables & Energy Form Strategic Partnership for Portugal’s Offshore Wind Tender

Charley Rattan, Upskilling, advising and informing the global energy transition. Charley heads Charley Rattan Associates, a team of seasoned trainers and advisors driving forwards the energy... Offshore Wind and Hydrogen | USA. Four years ago I published an article met with derision by much of the trade press. Now, I'm...

Offshore Wind and Hydrogen | USA

Impactful SEO is rarely executed by a lone wolf. You need resources. You need buy-in from higher-ups – a CMO, head of product, or even CEO. But here’s the thing: those lengthy SEO documents outlining objectives, audiences, competitors, keywords, and that six-month Gantt chart vaguely detailing optimization projects – they’re not getting read.

Agile SEO: Moving From Strategy To Action

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How Vanta DAO is Making its Members ‘Owner-Operators’

Investment syndicate Vanta DAO is giving ownership of its million-dollar business to its DAO members, a process that will turn them into “owner-operators.”. “When the organization...

How Vanta DAO is Making its Members ‘Owner-Operators’

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