Columbus, OH

Demand for XRP is bouncing back on digital asset exchanges, according to crypto analytics firm Kaiko. After a long, drawn-out lawsuit with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that ultimately ended in the ruling that XRP sold on exchanges does not constitute a security, Kaiko says demand for XRP is back.

Demand for XRP on Crypto Exchanges Rebounds to Pre-Lawsuit Levels: Kaiko Analytics

By January 2025, banks and their technology suppliers will have to comply with a new EU law known as DORA. It could help prevent major IT disruptions in future. The importance of financial firms reducing risks stemming from third-party tech vendors became more pronounced after a faulty CrowdStrike software update caused widespread global tech outages.

Banks face tough new security standards in the EU — their tech suppliers are under scrutiny, too

Cryptocurrencies focused on real-world assets are one of the strongest narratives, so let’s check some of the top projects in the field. Real-world assets (RWAs) are digital tokens representing physical or financial assets outside the blockchain, such as real estate, commodities, bonds, equities, artwork, and intellectual property. To understand...

What is RWA in Crypto: Top 10 Real-World Asset Projects in 2024

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... A joint project between the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub and the Bank of England (BoE) has shown it can deliver near real-time data on stablecoins‘ liabilities and the assets backing them. In a report, the two banking bodies outlined the...

Bank of England, BIS outline Pyxtrial project for monitoring stablecoins

When Donald Trump first ran for president in 2016, Silicon Valley seemed to widely oppose his candidacy. Fast-forward to 2024, and elites in the region are publicly backing him in droves — but why? According to Mark Cuban, it’s all about cryptocurrency. Suggested Reading. “It’s a bitcoin play,”...

Mark Cuban says Silicon Valley is backing Trump because he would make their Bitcoin worth more

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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?

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

TIME

Some crypto enthusiasts are now all in on Donald Trump, believing he will be a major boon for the industry if elected.

How the Crypto World Embraced Trump, Vance, and Project 2025

New Jersey State

New Brunswick, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Colorado State

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

Aurora, CO

The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

The approval of spot Ethereum ETFs could significantly boost Ethereum's price and attract new investors. Ethereum also holds several fundamental value propositions that make it an ideal long-term investment. Amidst the recent market correction in crypto, Ethereum stands out among a crowded field for several reasons. After a strong start...

The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 This Summer

The Ripple boss has framed the final judgement as a "victory" for his company. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reacted to the final judgment, framing the outcome as a "victory" for his company and the entire industry. Garlinghouse has also added that the agency's "headwinds" against XRP holders are now...

Ripple CEO Reacts to Court's Final Judgement

Morristown, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On Monday, we woke up to nearly $4 trillion in value wiped out as global markets retracted on bad jobs numbers, lackluster performance, unfavorable interest rates and heavy balance sheets across the world. As we brace ourselves for increasing market turmoil, it’s crucial to...

Bloody Monday

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ESMA warns national authorities over authorization of non-EU digital asset firms

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, released an ‘Opinion’ concerning the authorization...

ESMA warns national authorities over authorization of non-EU digital asset firms

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