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…

Latin American e-commerce fixture Mercado Libre has issued a dollar-pegged stablecoin in Brazil through its financial arm, Mercado Pago. Brazil is the multinational retailer’s largest market. The new stablecoin is called the Meli Dollar and will be traded through the Mercado Pago app. Local crypto asset platform Ripio will...

Mercado Libre launches USD-pegged Meli Dollar stablecoin in Brazil

Stablecoin issuer Tether has minted another 1 billion USDT tokens on the Tron network, pushing its total issuance to $33 billion over the past year. The latest minting occurred on August 20, with blockchain data revealing the transfer of the new tokens to Tether’s treasury wallet on Tron. On-chain analytics platform Lookonchain reported that Tether’s treasury wallet has minted 33 billion USDT in the last year, with 19 billion on Tron and 14 billion on Ethereum.

Tether mints 1 billion USDT on Tron, YTD issuance hits $33 billion

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has calculated to forgo its own blockchain launch, citing market saturation and strategic concerns. According to an interview with Bloomberg News, the company’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, explained that the stance comes from analyzing the blockchain space and a crowded market.

Tether shuns blockchain launch, cites market concerns

The crypto market is known for its exponential returns. Crypto investors have constantly been racking up profits by buying into the right cryptos. However, to succeed, you need to know which cryptocurrency to buy. In 2024, investors are eyeing key players in the crypto market that promise strong returns. Among these, three cryptocurrencies stand out with the potential to multiply investments tenfold. These are Pepe (PEPE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and MoonTaurus (MNTR), with MNTR already making headlines following a recent 100% jump.

Top 3 Cryptocurrencies That Will Make You 10 Times Richer in 2024—Number 3 Already Up 100% in August

The Ripple network's XRP token stands out among the crypto industry because it has utility. It's important to be mindful of various factors that add uncertainty. Only investors comfortable with risk should consider buying XRP. This token's price is right where it started the year. Like its digital asset peers,...

Should You Buy XRP (Ripple) Right Now With $100 and Hold Through 2024 and Beyond?

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Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals a significant trend: Florida is experiencing a substantial outflow of residents. According to the latest figures, over 275,000 individuals left Florida for other states in 2022.

Florida Sees Surge in Departures as Hundreds of Thousands Move Out

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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

The Argentine Central Bank is considering lifting the existing ban on cryptocurrency services for banks and wallets. It is expected that companies in the country will also include Bitcoin in their treasuries. In Argentina, the cryptocurrency ecosystem is eagerly awaiting a potential lifting of the ban on cryptocurrency services for...

Argentina Opens Doors to a New Relationship Between Banks and Bitcoin

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Bitcoin could be on the verge of a major breakout. Is now the time to buy?

The Ultimate Cryptocurrency to Buy With $1,000 in August

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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

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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

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They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

Despite suffering a surprising decline towards the end of July, the crypto market is presently recording a price rally. Reacting to the market rebound, investors are already eyeing the best under $1 cryptos to buy in September and October. In the last seven days, a host of cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin,...

Best under $1 cryptos to watch out for in September and October

Asset manager Franklin Templeton is bringing its OnChain U.S. Government Money Fund (FOBXX) to Avalanche, its fourth network launch to date. FOBXX is represented by the BENJI token, which currently trades on Stellar and Ethereum Layer 2s Polygon and Arbitrum. Asset manager Franklin Templeton is expanding its onchain money market...

Franklin Templeton brings its tokenized money market fund to Avalanche

Mango Markets, Solana’s once-prominent decentralized crypto exchange, is preparing to settle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations that it violated numerous securities laws. The governing body behind Mango Markets, Mango DAO, launched a vote on Monday for a “SEC settlement offer proposal” that would see...

Solana’s Mango Markets to settle SEC fraud charges

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In a real estate play that rivals his prowess on the basketball court, former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal has swiftly sold his Texas mansion for $1.7 million, just a month after listing it. This rapid sale not only highlights O’Neal’s shrewdness in property investments but also signifies a significant profit from his original purchase.

Shaquille O’Neal Scores Big in Real Estate: Texas Mansion Sold in Just One Month for $1.7 Million

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According to officials with the Southern District of Georgia, two recently unsealed federal indictments have charged 23 defendants in a series of broad conspiracies involving the use of drones to smuggle methamphetamine, marijuana, and cell phones into state prisons in Georgia.

23 Defendants Charged in Federal Indictments for Drone-Smuggling Drug Operation in Georgia

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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

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SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Bank of Singapore aims to grow its business in the Middle East with the region contributing up to 20% of its overall revenue and private banking assets over the next three to five years from around 10% currently, its top executive said.

Bank of Singapore sees Middle East accounting for a fifth of assets over 3 to 5 years

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Tether to launch dirham-pegged stablecoin in UAE

Tether, the developer behind the world’s largest stablecoin, plans to introduce a new token pegged to the United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) in collaboration with Abu...

Tether to launch dirham-pegged stablecoin in UAE

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