Columbus, OH

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XRP's price could soar once it resolves its biggest near-term challenges.

The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000

Traders have locked in over $2 million in XRP's $1.10 call option listed on Deribit, the highest across all available maturities. The large open interest in the nascent XRP options market likely reflects ETF optimism. Deribit's nascent options market for XRP is experiencing a surge in activity, particularly in the...

XRP Bullish Options' Popularity Jump May Be Due to ETF Speculation, Observers Say

After Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs were approved for trading in the United States, multiple fund providers identified Solana as the next big target and filed to offer such crypto ETFs. Following this week's approval of a Solana ETF in Brazil, experts suggest that a U.S. counterpart is sure to come—but when, exactly, remains unclear.

Solana ETFs 'Inevitable' in US After Brazil Approval, Says VanEck Exec

The idea of Bitcoin becoming the reserve asset of the United States poses significant centralization risks for the world’s first cryptocurrency despite being an optimistic price catalyst, according to Charles Hoskinson. Making Bitcoin a reserve asset for the US was recently floated by presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,...

Bitcoin as a US reserve asset is ‘great for price’ but poses significant risks — Charles Hoskinson

PYMNTS

Despite the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets, Web3 businesses need banking partners. But on Thursday (Aug. 8), news broke that Pennsylvania-based Customers Bank, one of the only crypto-friendly banks in the U.S., was served with a 13-page regulatory enforcement action by the Federal Reserve related to its digital asset and dollar token activities, highlighting the need for financial institutions (FIs) to balance both innovation and compliance.

Fed Action Against Customers Bank Underscores Crypto’s Challenges

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

A closely followed crypto analyst is warning of a Bitcoin (BTC) collapse if it fails to hold one key support level. In a new video update, crypto strategist Jason Pizzino tells his 332,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin’s bull market could be invalidated if it falls more than 27% from the current value on the weekly chart.

Crypto Analyst Issues Bitcoin Alert, Says There Will Be ‘Pretty Severe Consequences’ if BTC Falls Below This Level

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Crucial Warning Issued to XRP Community in Wake of This Ripple Announcement

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

While Bitcoin continues to be a fantastic long-term investment, a number of cryptocurrencies could outperform it over the short to medium term. Solana is the leading rival to Ethereum, and could be the next major cryptocurrency to get a spot ETF. Toncoin is a pioneer in the area of tap-to-earn...

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

Seasoned trader Peter Brandt is warning there’s a 50% chance that Bitcoin (BTC) plummets below $40,000 this cycle. Brandt tells his 734,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could possibly plummet more than 35% from its current value before the end of next year. “I believe...

Trader Peter Brandt Issues Bitcoin Alert, Predicts a 50% Chance BTC Falls Below $40,000 – Here’s the Timeline

San Francisco-based cross-border payments company Ripple announced on Friday that it had begun testing its USD-backed stablecoin on its native blockchain, XRP Ledger, and the second largest crypto network, Ethereum (ETH). Ripple revealed earlier this year that it would launch its own stablecoin as it forays into the $160 billion...

XRP Set For $160 Billion Market Shake-up As Ripple Kicks Off Testing Of Its Much-Hyped Stablecoin

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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

The governing body of the Federal Reserve System has issued an enforcement action against Customers Bancorp, the parent company of state-chartered Customers Bank known for doing business with crypto exchange platforms and stablecoin issuers. The Federal Reserve Board (FRB) says the Pennsylvania-based bank holding company and its subsidiary have significant...

U.S. Federal Reserve Hits Customers Bank With Enforcement Action Related to Crypto Services

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

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…

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

New York-based financial giant BlackRock has warned about cryptocurrency scams. Financial behemoth BlackRock has issued a warning about cryptocurrency-related scams on its social media account. "We urge caution in dealing with individuals, websites or social media platforms using our brand and offering training or investments," BlackRock said. BlackRock has stressed...

BlackRock Issues Major Crypto Warning

Bacon County, GA

Hazlehurst, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A Hazlehurst man is in custody following an investigation into financial credit card fraud. On July 17, the Alma Police Department received a complaint about fraudulent transactions made using a debit card. The victim reported that their card had been used multiple times at various businesses in Alma, Hazlehurst, and Baxley. The case was handed over to the Alma-Bacon County Crime Suppression Unit for further investigation.

Hazlehurst Man Arrested for Financial Card Fraud in Bacon County Following Joint Investigation

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Ripple (XRP) has long been a favorite among institutional investors and whales. However, recent developments indicate that even the largest XRP holders are starting to diversify their portfolios by eyeing new, high-potential tokens like Mpeppe (MPEPE). With the crypto market constantly shifting, these whales are betting on Mpeppe to become one of the future giants of the industry.

XRP Whales Set Their Eyes On Mpeppe As The Future Giants Of Crypto

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Dragonfly, Crypto.com Weigh in on CFTC's Proposed Prediction Market Rules

The CFTC's notice of proposed rulemaking for prediction markets drew various comments from the public, including the crypto industry. Crypto industry stakeholders say the rules are...

Dragonfly, Crypto.com Weigh in on CFTC's Proposed Prediction Market Rules

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