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The SEC wants to issue its first licenses for digital service and tokenized assets as early as this month.

Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg

Nigeria’s SEC director praises the crypto sector’s potential while unveiling plans for the near-issuance of licenses. Nigeria’s SEC appears to be changing its tune on cryptocurrency. The agency’s director has unveiled immediate plans to license exchanges nationwide. The disclosure follows plans for tax rules on the...

Nigeria’s SEC Set to Issue Crypto Licenses in Major Body Language Shift

The Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) plans to introduce legislation to tax the growing crypto sector, according to local media outlet Business Day. FIRS Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji announced this during a session with the National Assembly’s Finance Committees, highlighting that the new regulation would drive economic growth while encouraging innovation.

Nigerian lawmakers eye economic boost through crypto taxation

Colorado State

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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

Virginia State

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Kentucky Vibes.net

Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Florida State

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

South Carolina State

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

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly raised concerns with potential Solana ETF issuers about the cryptocurrency possibly being classified as a security. Citing sources familiar with the situation, The Block reported that related 19b-4 filings were pulled from the Cboe BZX exchange’s website. The SEC’s concerns...

SEC halts approval process for Solana ETF applications

Salem, OH

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Fidelity actively participates with 176,626 BTC held, emphasizing strong institutional engagement in the cryptocurrency market. Predictions suggest Bitcoin ETFs might hold more than Nakamoto as early as October 2024 due to rapid acquisition rates. U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs are approaching a pivotal moment where they might soon hold more Bitcoin than...

BlackRock and Fidelity Are Hoarding Bitcoin: Could They Control the Future of Crypto?

[PRESS RELEASE – Sydney, Australia, August 19th, 2024]. With over AUD$2 billion in total sales to date, Easy Crypto today announces the launch of a new ‘beginner wallet’ aimed at Australians looking for an easier way to buy, swap, hold and sell their crypto. Easy Crypto, New...

Easy Crypto launches new Australian wallet aimed at first-time crypto investors

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

The Guardian

State-backed body EDC has reportedly sold at deep discount loans made to debt-ridden UK utility

Canadian export agency ‘hit by big losses after lending to Thames Water’

BEIJING — The U.S. and China last week signed agreements for cooperating on financial stability, according to a People's Bank of China readout Monday. A Treasury readout described the two sides as "exchanging letters in support of coordination." The agreement was part of a meeting of the U.S.-China Financial...

U.S., China sign agreement to cooperate on financial stability

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

Montana State

Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin can reach as high as $3.8 million by 2030. This is unlikely and relies on some pie-in-the-sky reasoning. Bitcoin is likely to offer major returns nonetheless. That might seem like it's too good to be true, and it probably is. Ark Invest's Cathie Wood has made...

1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 6,200%, According to Cathie Wood of Ark Invest

Tron’s SunPump soars out of the gate, but signs suggest the memecoin boom could be slowing down. The memecoin narrative is losing steam. Tron recently launched SunPump, making it easy for anyone to create their own memecoins. SunPump‘s growth metrics are impressive. Memecoins persist in challenging traditional views...

Tron’s SunPump Growth Defies Memecoin Death Narrative

A new wave of digital currencies aims to challenge Solana’s dominance. Leading crypto analysts have identified promising contenders that could yield massive returns. These emerging coins are set to capture investor attention, promising potential gains of up to 5000%. Discover which cryptocurrencies are poised for explosive growth in the near future.

Crypto Experts Unveil the Next Solana-Killers: 5000% Returns Expected

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Nigeria Mulls Crypto Regulation Amid Broader Push for Tax Law Reforms

Nigeria’s tax watchdog reveals a new Executive Bill with provisions for crypto regulation. Nigeria’s FIRS has revealed a plan for crypto regulation. The development came amid...

Nigeria Mulls Crypto Regulation Amid Broader Push for Tax Law Reforms

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