“Ripple USD will be fully backed by a segregated reserve of cash and cash equivalents and redeemable 1:1 for US dollars,” the announcement reads. Ripple plans to launch a stablecoin called Ripple USD (RLUSD) by the end of 2024, available on XRP Ledger and Ethereum. It promises benefits like deep liquidity for certain trading pairs, instant settlements, and programmable finance.

Important Ripple (XRP) Update

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission said the sandbox is now open for applications for participants including crypto exchanges, brokers, custodians and fund managers. The sandbox intends to test crypto services in a “real-life context,” the regulator said. Thailand’s securities watchdog has launched a sandbox for cryptocurrency businesses...

Thailand launches crypto regulatory sandbox to ‘facilitate experiments’

Global banking technology and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, Mbanq, announces its partnership with SMEApprove, a leading provider of Credit Decisioning-as-a-Service (CDaaS) to organizations that lend to the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector. The collaboration improves the accuracy, speed, and efficiency of SME credit evaluations for Mbanq’s client platforms through the implementation of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Mbanq Enhances Credit Decisioning for Banks and FinTechs with AI Tech From SMEApprove

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

In the ever-changing world of cryptocurrency, those with keen insight can spot hidden gems poised for massive growth. A few low-cap cryptos are showing strong signs of high future potential, making them intriguing options for savvy investors. This article explores lesser-known coins that could turn a $100 investment into significant rewards during the next market surge.

Low-cap Cryptos With High Potential: Invest $100 Now for Big Rewards in Next Bull Run

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

The social fintech company Fincluded from Utrecht proudly announces the launch of PINCARD, the payment account designed specifically for EU migrant workers. With PINCARD, Fincluded offers inclusive financial services to the growing community of migrant workers in the Netherlands. Access to financial services for migrant workers. Migrant workers in the...

Fincluded Introduces PINCARD, The Payment Account for Migrant Workers

Worldline (Euronext: WLN), the global leader in payment services, in continued cooperation with BLIK, one of Poland’s most popular mobile payment systems, is rolling out for its clients the functionality of BLIK code payment on Worldline Tap on Mobile app. Under the partnership, businesses using Tap on Mobile on their mobile terminals will be able to accept payments with a BLIK code.

BLIK Code Payments on Worldline Tap on Mobile

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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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

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When it comes to deciding who to marry, many people choose to spend the rest of their lives with a high school sweetheart, college classmate, or someone they met at work. Others decide to tie the knot with someone who they have known their whole lives — and maybe even met at a family reunion.

Can you marry your first cousin in North Carolina? What state law says

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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

Blockchain analytics firm Spot On Chain revealed Pantera Capital’s noteworthy transactions involving altcoin 1inch. The company sent 1INCH worth around $3.52 million, 12.95 million tokens, to Coinbase Prime on Friday. The transfer comes as the alt reflects robust bearishness and is part of Pantera Capital’s strategy of sending 1inch...

Pantera Capital dumps millions in 1inch (1INCH) as 96% of holders experience losses

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Traditional finance institutions are increasingly exploring ways of putting assets like bonds, credit and funds on blockchain rails, known as RWA tokenization, to pursue operational benefits.

German State-Owned Development Bank Prepares for Tokenized Bond Issuance with Boerse Stuttgart Digital in ECB Trial

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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.

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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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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

The Denver City Council will vote Monday whether pump about $580,000 into its jail-based RISE, or Recovery in a Secure Environment program. The council will consider contracts for $389,434 and $193,475 through Sept. 30, 2025, with the Mile High Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and The Empowerment Program. Inmates enrolled in the RISE program spend much of their time out of their cells during the day engaging in therapeutic activities. There are group sessions and one on one treatment.

Jail-based drug, mental health recovery program costs Denver $580,000 for a year

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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Ripple USD Begins Testing on the XRP Ledger Mainnet

Ripple have announced they have begun beta testing Ripple USD (RLUSD) on the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and Ethereum mainnet. This is a significant milestone and a...

Ripple USD Begins Testing on the XRP Ledger Mainnet

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