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$83 Billion in Bitcoin in 24 Hours, Shiba Inu Confirms Death Cross, Ripple Unlocks Massive 500 Million XRP: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

$83 Billion in Bitcoin (BTC) in 24 Hours: What's Happening?

This week, we take a closer look at Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Binance Coin, and Solana. After a difficult start on Monday, Ethereum closes the week with a 15% loss. It was a lot worse earlier in the week, but bulls managed to recover some of the losses since. The current...

Crypto Price Analysis August-09: ETH, XRP, ADA, BNB, and SOL

Both Bitcoin and Ethereum hiked by over 3% in the last trading session. Compared to ETH, BTC seemed overvalued at press time. Bitcoin and Ethereum have long been two of the market’s biggest cryptos. However, tribalism within the community has often placed them at opposite ends of any spectrum, which is why comparisons are common.

Bitcoin vs Ethereum – Every $1 invested in either of these cryptos will…

Popular on-chain analyst Willy Woo is predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) will ultimately hit a massive value for one key reason. Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could capture 3% of the total wealth assets and soar more than 975% from the current value.

Bitcoin To Explode by at Least 975% To Reach Ultimate Price, Says Analyst Willy Woo – Here’s the Timeline

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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

South Carolina State

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Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Cryptocurrency markets have certainly experienced their share of ups and downs. The early 2020s saw an unprecedented boom, bringing a wave of new investors into the space. This period of rapid growth coincided with the surge in non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which, despite their initial hype, added a layer of complexity and skepticism to the market.

What’s Next for Crypto in 2025? Insights From Investor Steve Streit

XRP surged by more than 27% in the 24 hours after a judge issued a long-awaited order in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple Labs. In an order filed on Wednesday, District Judge Analisa Torres imposed a $125 million civil penalty against the San Francisco-based payments company.

XRP Skyrockets by 27% in 24 Hours After Judge Orders Ripple To Pay $125,000,000 in SEC Lawsuit

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

New Jersey State

Morristown Minute

A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

Florida State

Uncovering Florida

In a divided vote on Senate Bill 1084, which would make a variety of regulatory changes including putting a ban on lab grown meat state-wide, Florida’s Senate and House ultimately decided to pass it, sending it on to Governor DeSantis for approval. DeSantis officially approved it on May 1, 2024, and the law came into effect on July 1, 2024.

DeSantis Signed New Florida Law: Selling Lab Grown Meat Is Now A Second Degree Misdemeanor

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt is suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) may be gearing up for a massive breakout after Monday’s sharp decline. Brandt tells his 732,800 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may be repeating a similar pattern from two cycles ago after falling into the $49,000 range.

Trader Peter Brandt Forecasts Potential Bitcoin Breakout, Says BTC Correction Now Similar to 2017 Pullback

Coinbase Announces Two New Listings: Details

Reuters

(Reuters) - Ripple Labs has been ordered by a Manhattan court judge to pay the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about $125 million in penalties over charges of improperly selling the cryptocurrency XRP, according to a court filing.

Ripple ordered to pay $125 million in penalty for improperly selling XRP tokens

Ripple's top executive explains hurdles companies may face while making gold-backed digital assets. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available.

Ripple CTO Speaks Out Against Making Gold-Backed Digital Asset

Colorado State

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

‘The Wolf of Wall Street,’ featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, intriguingly labels its protagonist as a wolf, a nod to the frequent use of animal metaphors in financial markets to describe various trading behaviors and market conditions. This article explores common animal slang in the stock market, such...

Animals in Trading – The Most Popular Slang in Financial Markets

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

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

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...

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

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