Columbus, OH

Despite this bullish price performance, Aave’s underlying protocol metrics, such as its outstanding debts or Total Value Locked (TVL), were not significantly affected. The following is an excerpt from The Block’s Data and Insights newsletter. On Thursday, July 25, Marc Zeller, the founder of one of the top...

Aave's fee switch proposal sparks major rally in AAVE token

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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

Nader Al-Naji, 32, raised more than $257 million from the “unregistered offers and sales” of a native token, called BTCLT which is on the blockchain-based platform BitClout, the SEC alleged on Tuesday. Al-Naji lied to investors about where their funds went and spent more than $7 million on...

SEC sues BitClout founder Nader Al-Naji, says he lied to investors about the project's decentralization

Alphabet is leveraging advanced AI capabilities to strengthen its core search and cloud offerings. Oracle has emerged as a major data center infrastructure provider for companies training large language models. Alphabet and Oracle have more room to run. The U.S. stock market has seen multiple ups and downs in the...

2 Artificial Intelligence Stocks to Buy Hand over Fist Right Now

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LONDON — (AP) — Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday it's looking into Google's partnership with artificial intelligence startup Anthropic, adding fresh regulatory scrutiny to investment money flooding into the AI industry. The Competition and Markets Authority said it's seeking comments as it considers whether the deal between the...

Google's partnership with AI startup Anthropic faces scrutiny from UK competition watchdog

Lexington, KY

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Most Americans work hard to purchase and maintain their vehicles, making it all the more important they protect their investment from ending up in the hands of thieves. But with vehicle theft still on the rise in many areas across the country, the continued problem is costly―not just to theft victims but to all vehicle owners.

Car owners reminded to protect their ride during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July

The monthly trade volume of DEXs relative to CEXs is already the highest it has ever been at 14.22%. The previous record high occurred in May 2023 at 13.7%. The market share of decentralized exchanges (DEXs) compared to centralized exchanges (CEXs) has hit an all-time high. According to The Block's...

DEX market share surges to record high, outpacing centralized exchanges

Kentucky State

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

WazirX faced severe backlash after announcing plans to socialize losses incurred from a hack earlier in July. The breach saw roughly $230 million in funds drained from the exchange. Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX is facing backlash after announcing a plan for a “socialized loss strategy” on Saturday, following the July...

WazirX faces backlash on ‘socialized loss strategy’ after $230 million exploit

Korean aerospace and defense company LIG Nex1 has acquired a majority share in quadrupedal robot developers Ghost Robotics, considered a Boston Dynamics competitor. LIG Nex1 has acquired a 60% controlling stake in the Philadelphia-based robotics firm for $240 million, valuing the company at $400 million. The companies plan to combine...

Ghost Robotics Acquired by Korean Defense Firm for $240M

A recent proposal passed by Compound Finance’s DAO has sparked claims of a governance attack after a small group led by whale Humpy amassed enough tokens on the open market to help narrowly pass their proposal over the objections of many community members. The proposal allocates 499,000 COMP tokens,...

$24 million Compound Finance proposal passed by whale over DAO objections

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

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Sam Westreich, PhD

It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

The crypto industry lost a further $269.4 million in July due to hacks and fraud, according to Immunefi. July’s figures see crypto losses exceed $1.19 billion year-to-date, led by the $235 million exploit of WazirX. The crypto industry has clocked up over $1.19 billion in losses due to 149...

Crypto losses due to hacks and scams surpass $1 billion year-to-date: Immunefi

The spot ether ETFs experienced net outflows of $98.29 million on Monday. Grayscale’s ETHE recorded $210 million in net outflows. exchange-traded funds saw $98.29 million flow out of the products on Monday, extending their negative flow streak to the fourth day. The Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) was the only...

US spot Ethereum ETFs saw $98.3 million in net outflows, extending negative flow streak

Just like Amazon, Shopify has grown its business by leaps and bounds since going public. But there are huge differences between the two business models. Shopify's biggest prospects are in e-commerce, but Amazon might find its best opportunities elsewhere. Shopify has all the ingredients to be a huge company, but...

Is Shopify the Next Amazon?

Router Protocol has launched Router Chain — a Layer 1 network focused on multi-chain dapps. The network uses a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism based on the Tendermint framework. Interoperability project Router Protocol has launched a Layer 1 network designed for the development of decentralized applications that function across multiple blockchains.

Coinbase-backed Router Protocol launches its own Layer 1 blockchain

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

Cicada wings, with their antibacterial properties, are fascinating scientists this summer. Trillions of periodical cicadas, members of the genus Magicicada, have emerged after years of dormancy, creating a spectacle that some likened to a “cicadapocalypse.”. For many, this event feels mesmerizing, mysterious, and magical. It’s also a great opportunity...

Cicada wings inspire new antibacterial technologies

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Ava Labs engineering head Patrick O'Grady leaving team to start own company

The VP of Engineering for Ava Labs, which oversees the Avalanche blockchain development, is leaving to start a new venture after 3.5 years at the company....

Ava Labs engineering head Patrick O'Grady leaving team to start own company

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