Columbus, OH

The resolution of Ripple’s SEC lawsuit could drive XRP’s price higher. The expansion of Ripple’s blockchain and lower interest rates could bring back more investors. But investors shouldn’t ignore its competitive and macro challenges. XRP's price could soar once it resolves its biggest near-term challenges. XRP...

The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000

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52 Million XRP in 13 Hours – What's Going On?

WhiteBIT, one of Europe's largest crypto exchanges, has announced the launch of a new product—the WhitePool mining pool. This innovative platform marks a significant step in the development of WhiteBIT ecosystem and opens up extensive opportunities for professional miners. The global cryptocurrency mining market is set for growth, with...

WhitePool by WhiteBIT Hits Top 15 Mining Pools at Launch

Tether (USDT) balances on crypto exchanges hit a record high of 20.339 billion on Aug. 13, signaling investors are gearing up to deploy these stablecoins into crypto assets ahead of the United States Federal Reserve’s September rate decision. Tether Treasury mints $1B worth of USDT. Tether’s record balance across...

Tether crypto exchanges balance hits record high as Treasury prints $1B USDT

According to an article by Spencer Jacob for the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), which was published earlier today, investment expert Mark Spitznagel is concerned about the potential upcoming bursting of the “greatest bubble in human history.”. Spitznagel is an American investor and hedge fund manager best known for founding...

U.S. Stock Market Warning: The ‘Greatest Bubble in Human History’ Could Be About to Burst, Claims Investment Guru

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

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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

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

The Motley Fool

SoFi's earnings are growing steadily, but its loan portfolio has overshadowed the business.

SoFi: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Here are the top three news stories over the past day presented to you by U.Today. FBI breaks silence about Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. Dave Troy, prominent investigative journalist and entrepreneur, has recently made a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the FBI, in which he asked for information about Satoshi Nakamoto, anonymous creator of Bitcoin. The bureau responded to the request, stating that Satoshi could be "one or more third-party individuals" and that it can "neither confirm nor deny" the existence of records about them. As follows from Troy's comment to the FBI's response, this is a typical answer for requests concerning non-U.S. persons. The journalist wrote that he intends to appeal the response, adding that his goal is not to identify the person behind the pseudonym, but to obtain any information the FBI may have on the subject.

FBI Breaks Silence about BTC Creator Satoshi Nakamoto, XRP Sees $12 Billion Real Trading Volume Surge, Arthur Hayes Predicts Epic Altcoin Season: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

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

Swell has launched the first Bitcoin LRT to offer restaking rewards from the Ethereum ecosystem. Swell Restaked BTC (swBTC) holders will earn restaking yield from Symbiotic, EigenLayer, and Karak, with the opportunity to further boost yield in DeFi. The innovation of swBTC is commended by leading custodian BitGo, and strategic...

Swell launches swBTC on Symbiotic, EigenLayer and Karak

CoinDesk

Bitcoin hashrate, the computational power securing the Bitcoin network, is emerging as a unique commodity with intriguing investment potential, say Sadiq Jaffer, Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG UK, and Kunal Bhasin, partner for Digital Assets Center of Excellence, KPMG Canada.

The Coming Financialization of Hashrate Markets

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

Coinbase wants the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to produce documents related to its regulatory decision-making processes surrounding several digital assets. The top US crypto exchange has asked a judge to order the regulator to search for and produce documents related to its previous communication with crypto issuers. Coinbase...

Coinbase Wants SEC To Produce Documents That Could Expose Regulator’s Inconsistent Views on Digital Assets

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NewsNinja

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

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Eden, NC

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North Carolina is the 28th largest state by area but boasts the seventh-highest number of counties in the country. If you’re searching for an affordable place to call home in North Carolina, you’re in luck. This diverse and picturesque state offers a range of options that won’t break the bank.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Cheapest Place to Live in The State

Binance has agreed to pay security regulators in Brazil a fine equivalent to $1.75 million for acting as a “securities intermediary” by offering derivatives trading in the country without a proper license. The settlement of 9.6 million Brazilian reais was revealed Tuesday by Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission...

Binance to Pay $1.7 Million to Brazil’s SEC Over Crypto Derivatives

The European Central Bank (ECB) has published rules and arrangements for the mobilisation and management of collateral in Eurosystem credit operations. According to the bank, the move marks a step towards further financial integration in the euro area and the capital markets union. The harmonised rules and arrangements reflect on...

→ Industry news → ECB publishes harmonised rules for collateral management

Vanguard opted out of crypto ETFs, sticking to its cost-focused investment strategy. BlackRock leads in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, but may avoid expanding into new crypto assets. As the speculation grows that U.S. Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs may surpass Satoshi Nakamoto’s BTC holdings by 2025, Vanguard, the second-largest ETF provider globally,...

As Vanguard opts out of crypto ETFs, outflows persist

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DeFi rises again as Aave hits new ATH in weekly borrowers

Decentralized finance protocols appear to be showing signs of recovery, with lending and borrowing platform Aave hitting a new record in weekly active borrowers. In a...

DeFi rises again as Aave hits new ATH in weekly borrowers

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