The third-largest public pension fund in the world has just bought nearly $34 million worth of shares in MicroStrategy, a Bitcoin-buying business intelligence firm. South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) purchased 24,500 MicroStrategy shares for a price of $33.75 million, an Aug. 13 filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission shows.

World’s 3rd-largest public pension fund buys $34M of MicroStrategy shares

United States investment banking firm Morgan Stanley revealed that as of June 30, it held roughly $188 million worth of shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF). In an Aug. 14 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Morgan Stanley reported holding more than 5.5...

Morgan Stanley discloses $188M in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF holdings

Investment advisers have ramped up their stakes in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the second quarter of 2024, while hedge fund holdings have seen a slight decline, according to cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. It is likely that the rate of investment advisers holding spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs is only going...

Adviser holdings in Bitcoin ETFs rise, hedge fund stakes dip — Coinbase

Two executives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) say increasing the average crypto mining electricity costs globally by as much as 85% through taxes could put a huge dent in carbon emissions. A tax of $0.047 per kilowatt hour “would drive the crypto mining industry to curb its emissions in...

IMF execs float raising crypto mining electricity prices by 85%

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David Heitz

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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Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, August 17th

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Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

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Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

Viral intensity has increased as the Poodlana presale smashes past the $7.5m mark, with less than 24 hours before its presale finishes at 11AM UTC tomorrow. The baton then passes to Raydium, where the token will be listed 60 minutes after the presale closes, at 12 PM UTC. This will be listed at $0.06, 15% higher than the price the token is currently on sale for.

Under 24 hours until Poodlana’s $7.5M presale finishes

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

On the night in January 2023 when volunteers counted people experiencing homelessness in Denver, no shelter beds were available for individuals or families, according to data provided by the National Alliance to End Homelessness. More than 2,500 individuals and 181 families slept outside, the data showed.

State of homelessness in Denver: Full shelters, surge in older adults

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has received registration as a virtual asset service provider (VASP) and card operator from Argentina’s Financial Information Unit (FIU). In March, VASP registration was introduced in Argentina via legislation aimed at bringing the country into better conformity with the Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The FIU, which registered Bybit, is “in charge of analyzing, processing and transmitting financial intelligence information for the purposes of preventing money laundering and terrorist financing.”

Bybit receives VASP, card operator registration in Argentina

PlayDoge (PLAY), the crypto game that mixes nostalgia with P2E rewards, has just passed $6 million in its presale phase. This newcomer is drawing attention from retail investors worldwide – with many predicting a successful DEX launch later this year. PlayDoge – where retro pet care meets real crypto...

P2E meme coin PlayDoge hits $6M & enters final stage of presale

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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

Dimitra ESG provides ESG maturity mapping and policy implementation for agribusinesses, integrating Web3 technologies to enhance sustainability efforts. The global market for environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices is experiencing significant growth. As awareness of sustainability and responsible business operations increases, companies with strong ESG frameworks are becoming more appealing to consumers, investors and partners.

Agribusiness adopts ESG practices to meet growing global market demands

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

Nearly a month after a massive hack rocked the WazirX exchange, resulting in the loss of $234 million of investors’ funds in the Indian crypto exchange’s Safe Multisig wallet, the platform has restored investor balances. Despite this progress, there is still no clarity on when users will be...

WazirX restores balances post-hack, withdrawal timeline unclear

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Big news from Coral Gables: a stunning waterfront property has just been sold for a jaw-dropping $17.45 million. If you’re into real estate or just love a good mansion story, you’ll want to hear this.

Billionaire Family Snaps Up Florida Mansion for $17.5 Million

Have you ever thought about what it costs to be homeless?. Oh, I know, the quick answer is that it doesn’t cost anything. Everything is free. My readers bemoan free phones, Medicaid, food stamps … everything that is provided to people experiencing homelessness. So, they especially didn’t like it when I reported that the Denver Basic Income Project wants more money from the city.

Opinion: Living unhoused proves an expensive pit to be in; Denver Basic Income Project provides exit

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BlackRock sets spot Ether ETF fee at 0.25% amid rush of S-1 filings

Asset management firm BlackRock has set the fee for its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund at 0.25% ahead of a potential launch next week. BlackRock’s S-1 registration...

BlackRock sets spot Ether ETF fee at 0.25% amid rush of S-1 filings

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