Ripple is once again back in the limelight as its long-standing legal brawl with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) nears its tail end. XRP’s monthly volatility meanwhile has dropped to its lowest level ever, transcending the zone that preceded the phenomenal 60,000% price rally which ended in early 2018.

Long-Awaited Ripple vs. SEC Verdict Looms: Is Another 60,000% XRP Price Moonshot On The Horizon?

BlackRock’s IBIT fund led inflows with $157.6 million on Thursday. Spot ether ETFs saw $2.87 million in net outflows. Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. logged $192.56 million in positive flows on Thursday. BlackRock’s IBIT reported the largest amount of inflows among the funds with $157.6 million yesterday,...

US spot bitcoin ETFs see $192 million in inflows, ether ETFs lose $3 million

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly subpoenaed at least three crypto venture capital firms in 2024. Citing a source familiar with the matter who wished to remain anonymous, DL News reports that three crypto VC firms received identical subpoenas from the SEC requesting any contract of token deals with investors.

SEC Subpoenas Crypto Venture Capital Firms in Potential Enforcement Actions Against Digital Asset Industry: Report

Following the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a dramatic price surge to new all time highs. This begs the question of whether the potential launch of an XRP ETF could drive the price of the cryptocurrency to a $20 all time high. Ripple Settlement Could Spark An...

Will The Launch Of An XRP ETF Send The Price To $20?

Ripple Labs seemed to be on the winning end again in court over the U.S. SEC Wednesday, capping off an impressive string of positive results in the protracted legal test. The long-awaited conclusion to the settlements phase of the trial passed with a much smaller fine than the SEC had requested.

4 Long-Term Bull Market Signals for Ripple Labs’ XRP

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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.

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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

Judge Torres reduced the SEC’s initial $2 billion demand, limiting Ripple’s penalties. Ripple adapts XRP sales methods to comply with the court’s decision and avoid future violations. The Ripple case against the SEC has seen recent developments that suggest future appeals. After Judge Torres ordered Ripple Labs...

Ripple’s $125 Million Fine a Reduction: Will SEC’s Appeal Change Everything for XRP?

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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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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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Jacksonville, FL

The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

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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

Denver, CO

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

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Year to date, both Solana and Toncoin have outperformed Bitcoin. Could the best be yet to come?

Forget Bitcoin: 2 Cryptos I've Got My Eye On In the Second Half of 2024

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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

Pepe Coin rallies 24% as meme coin market heats up, with Pepe Unchained emerging as a potential low-cap alternative. Meme coin season has once again captured attention, showcasing remarkable resilience amidst market volatility. The Ethereum-based Pepecoin (PEPE) leads the charge, which has experienced a significant surge of over 24% following a recent downturn.

Pepe Meme Coins Gain Momentum as Pepe Coin Climbs 24% and Traders Eye Low Cap Altcoin Alternative Pepe Unchained for 500x

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Paterson, NJ

Morristown Minute

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

Nick Cowan, group CEO of fintech firm Valereum, which specializes in tokenization for equities, bonds and other assets, weighs in on this week's crypto sell-off.

Valereum's Nick Cowan sees 'gradual' August recovery for bitcoin and ether following sell-off

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…

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Cboe re-files for spot Bitcoin ETF options in sign SEC may be engaging: analysts

Cboe joined three other exchanges in withdrawing its application to list options on spot Bitcoin ETFs late Thursday. However, the move isn’t necessarily a bad thing,...

Cboe re-files for spot Bitcoin ETF options in sign SEC may be engaging: analysts

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