HTX Ventures has released its 2024 Half-Year Investment Report, outlining its strategic investments and focus areas for the first half of the year. As a significant player in the blockchain venture capital (VC) sector, HTX Ventures targeted six key areas and invested in 23 projects to drive innovation and address the core challenges of Web3, as shown in the Figure below.

Strategic blockchain investments by HTX Ventures: A mid-year analysis

In July 2024, Lucas, chairman and CEO of the centralized trading platform Tapbit, accepted an exclusive interview. In the interview, Lucas expressed his views and insights on Tapbit’s development achievements in the past year and the obstacles. He also talks about his foresight on the financial regulation of the crypto industry and the market trends.

Tapbit Exchange CEO Lucas Interview: A Rising Year of Development and Challenges

State Street is announcing a new collaboration with Swiss cryptocurrency firm Taurus to introduce digital asset services to institutional investors. According to Reuters, the partnership will enable State Street to offer custody services for cryptocurrency holdings and assist in creating tokenized versions of traditional assets, such as funds and securities.

State Street Expands Crypto Offerings in New Partnership With Real World Assets-Focused Firm Taurus: Report

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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

THORChain, an open-source protocol that enables the swap and settlement of cross-chain native crypto assets, and ShapeShift DAO, are pleased to showcase the recent launch of rFOX and Rune Pool as supporters of Rare Evo. ShapeShift DAO was reportedly the first major decentralized exchange (DEX) to “integrate the THORChain protocol....

Digital Assets: THORChain and DeFi Platform ShapeShift Announce Cross-Chain Staking Rewards Distribution

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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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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

Imagine turning a modest $500 into a multi-million dollar crypto portfolio in just a few years. This article will reveal the altcoins poised for significant growth by 2026. Discover which digital assets hold the potential to supercharge investments and redefine financial futures. CYBRO Presale Exceeds $1.6 Million: A One-in-a-Million Next...

Invest $500 Today in These Altcoins to Secure a $2 Million Portfolio by 2026

Bitcoin could soar in price over the next decade. But that's not the only reason billionaires are buying Bitcoin.

Billionaires Are Buying This Cryptocurrency That Could Soar 20,000%, According to MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor

XRP price has jumped by over 30% in the last two weeks to trade at $0.59 at the time of writing. After recovering from the August 5 crash that was felt across the cryptocurrency market, XRP has been defending the $0.55 support level. Data from CoinMarketCap also shows that interest...

Ripple’s XRP Jumps On Rising Buying Activity – Is $16 XRP Price On the Cards?

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

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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.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

VanEck remains committed to its Solana ETF, actively engaging with regulators, according to Matthew Sigel. Asset manager VanEck remains committed to launching a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) despite recent developments that have sparked speculation about the project’s future. The uncertainty started after Cboe Global Markets’ regulatory filing proposing to...

VanEck’s Solana ETF Plans Remain Active Despite Cboe’s Filing Removal

As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, savvy investors are always on the lookout for the next big opportunity. Two ICOs that have recently caught the attention of the crypto community are Pepe Unchained (PEPU) and Mpeppe (MPEPE), each offering unique features that could potentially revolutionize the meme coin space. While the broader market is in a state of consolidation, these two tokens are generating significant buzz, with Pepe Unchained (PEPU) poised to break new ground with its innovative approach and Mpeppe quickly gaining traction among those looking for high returns. Let’s dive into what Pepe Unchained and Mpeppe (MPEPE) bring to the market.

Hot ICO’s Alert: A Look Into What Pepe Unchained and Mpeppe Bring To The Market

[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

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?

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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

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NEW JERSEY - Alain Rodrigues, a 49-year-old Middlesex County resident and owner of a construction business in Old Bridge and Newark, New Jersey, has admitted to charges of tax evasion and failure to collect and pay over taxes. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Rodrigues entered his guilty plea on August 1, 2024, before U.S. District Judge Esther Salas in Newark federal court.

Construction Business Owner Admits Tax Evasion, Owes $1.35M

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Flipster and Tether Join Forces in New Collaboration

Flipster, a prominent crypto derivatives trading platform, has added Tether Gold (XAU₮) from TG Commodities Limited to its platform. This move opens up fresh possibilities for...

Flipster and Tether Join Forces in New Collaboration

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