Cryptocurrency is revolutionizing the financial landscape, much like the internet did for communication in the 1990s. To stay competitive, businesses must adapt to new technologies, especially including how to accept crypto payments. By integrating a crypto processor businesses can seamlessly accept cryptocurrencies, attracting a broader customer base and driving growth.

How To Accept Crypto Payments at Your Business: A Step-By-Step Guide

The investment arm of Binance has put new capital into aPriori, a startup that aims to create liquid staking solutions for the Monad blockchain. In a recent announcement, Binance Labs says the investment will assist aPriori in expanding its team and research to optimize the high-performance network for widespread adoption.

Binance Labs Announces New Investment in Liquid Staking Platform on Layer-1 Chain Monad

Crucial Bitcoin warning by Edward Snowden: What's happened?. Edward Snowden, known as a former U.S. security official, has raised critical concerns about the privacy vulnerabilities of Bitcoin (BTC) transactions. Thus, he refuted the popular perception of their complete anonymity, placing particular emphasis on the serious privacy risks. In his speech...

Edward Snowden Issues Major Bitcoin Privacy Alert

Wyoming State

On 27 July 2024, during the Bitcoin 2024 conference, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) unveiled a groundbreaking proposal aimed at strengthening the U.S. dollar by establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve. This initiative seeks to protect the dollar from rising inflation and reinforce U.S. leadership in the global financial landscape. Lummis...

Pro-Crypto U.S. Senator Announces Proposal for Government to Purchase 1 Million Bitcoins

Popular macroeconomics expert Lyn Alden is unveiling a path for countries to adopt the Bitcoin (BTC) Standard. In a new interview with crypto trader Scott Melker, Alden discusses the potential emergence of the Bitcoin Standard as the United States records a historic high of $35 trillion in debt. The Bitcoin...

Here’s How Bitcoin Could Smoothly Replace Central Banking System, According to Macro Guru Lyn Alden

Colorado State

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Emily Standley Allard

If you’ve ever wondered why your partner or mate was so gosh darn easy to love, or on the flip side impossible to love at times, their sun sign could give you some important clues! I’ve definitely been in relationships that have tested my patience to the limits and other ones that have been a smooth sailing ride. The answers just may be in the stars! Read on to discover the zodiac signs according to Astrology.com that are the easiest to the hardest to love.

The Zodiac Signs Ranked Easiest to Hardest to Love

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – A month after Big Lots released its Quarter 1 results reporting a net loss of $205.0 million, or $6.99 per share, the company website shows 54 stores closing in California with a 20% off sale.

List of 54 Big Lots stores closing in California with 20% off sale

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

Kentucky State

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

Newark, NJ

Paterson, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

Reuters

(Reuters) - California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has digitized 42 million car titles using blockchain technology in a bid to detect fraud and smoothen the title transfer process, the agency's technology partners exclusively told Reuters on Tuesday.

California DMV puts 42 million car titles on blockchain to fight fraud

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

XRP, embroiled in legal turmoil, is poised for a dramatic price surge, fueled by bullish predictions and potential institutional interest. XRP has faced legal challenges but has seen a resurgence. Bold predictions and institutional interest have fueled price hopes. The potential for triple-digit prices will depend on various factors. XRP,...

Is $100 XRP on the Cards for 2025? Here’s What’s in the Works

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

New findings show that adoption rates of Open Banking payments are increasing, with more than 58% of fintechs now offering this type of payment for financial services products. The report, published by payments solutions provider Access PaySuite, part of the Access Group, highlighted the importance of providing customers with a...

New Research: 58% of Fintechs Now Offer Open Banking Payments as Adoption Rates Continue to Surge

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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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21Shares and Chainlink team up to enhance Ethereum ETF transparency with Proof of Reserve integration

21Shares uses Chainlink Proof of Reserve to...

21Shares and Chainlink team up to enhance Ethereum ETF transparency with Proof of Reserve integration

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