The U.S. financial watchdog has zeroed in on the NFT marketplace, OpenSea, as its latest target for enforcement action. NFT marketplace OpenSea has fired at the SEC. The commission poked the firm with an enforcement notice. OpenSea may be staring down at a legal battle with the regulatory commission. Over...

OpenSea Fights SEC Threat, Urges Commission to “Come to Its Senses”

Ripple’s recent legal victory against the SEC has shaken the crypto industry, but uncertainty looms as an appeal deadline nears. The SEC’s defeat in the Ripple case has shaken the crypto industry. Recent court rulings have bolstered Ripple’s argument against the SEC. The SEC is facing a...

Will the SEC Appeal Ripple’s Victory? Breaking Down the Odds

In a series of pointed criticisms leveled against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), pro-XRP lawyer Bill Morgan has highlighted what he views as repeated judicial victory against the SEC’s approach to crypto regulation by enforcement. His remarks draw on several recent cases where federal judges have questioned the SEC’s stance that digital tokens such as XRP constitute securities.

Pro-XRP Lawyer Declares Victory As Judges Dismiss SEC’s Crypto Stance

Your inner James Bond awaits in Shiba Inu’s new mobile shooter game with the extraordinary secret agent Shiboshi. Shiba Inu Games becomes PlayWithSHIB, a gaming hub for the SHIB Army. SHIB launches Agent Shiboshi on Android, teasing a Play 2 Earn version. The mobile shooter game comes a week...

We Tried SHIB’s New Agent Shiboshi Game: What You Need to Know

TravelNoire

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached a historic $2.2 billion settlement to compensate Black and other minority farmers who faced years of systemic discrimination in farm lending programs. This landmark agreement will address decades of unfair treatment. It will also provide financial assistance to those affected by discriminatory practices before January 2021.

USDA Announces $2 Billion Settlement For Black And Minority Farmers

Cardano’s Chang hard fork to trigger on September 1, marking a shift towards community-driven blockchain governance. The Chang hard fork missed its initial trigger deadline because exchanges were not ready. All hard fork requirements were met on Wednesday, and a go-live date is now set. Cardano’s Chang is the...

Cardano’s Chang Fork Is Go: Sept 1 Launch Locked In

Texas State

HuffPost

U.S. District Judge Ada Brown issued an order preventing the Federal Trade Commission from enacting its potentially historic rule.

Trump-Appointed Judge Blocks Biden’s Ban On Noncompete Agreements

Georgia State

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Daily Coffee Press

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

Crisp County, GA

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Cardano’s genesis keys go up in flames as Hoskinson ignites the path to community-driven governance. The Voltaire roadmap goal is about building a self-sustaining, community-led blockchain. Voltaire kicks off with the Chang hard fork, launching September 1. Input Output and Cardano Foundation will step back from control. Decentralized governance,...

Cardano Ushers in Voltaire with Genesis Key Burn

Nevada State

The Hill

In her remarks at a campaign rally in Nevada, Vice President Harris warned about the implications of the Supreme Court’s ruling last month in former President Trump’s immunity case. “So much is on the line in this election and understand, this is not 2016, this is not 2020....

Harris warns of implications of Supreme Court Trump immunity ruling

WEKU

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has ordered the suspension of Elon Musk's social media giant X in Brazil after the tech billionaire refused to name a legal representative in the country.

Brazil's Supreme Court judge suspends X in the country

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Wyoming’s U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Rep. Harriet Hageman handily staved off Republican challengers in Tuesday’s primary election. The Associated Press called the race at 8 p.m.

Barrasso, Hageman handily defeat Republican challengers

(The Center Square) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a request from the Biden administration over a block of a student-loan forgiveness plan. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey led the multi-state effort to block the plan introduced by the U.S. Department of Education in April. Judge John A. Ross of the U.S. District Court Eastern Missouri Division issued a stay on parts of the rule in June. The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision and blocked the entire rule.

Supreme Court declines to hear challenge to student loan forgiveness block

Missouri State

A US federal appeals court on Friday blocked the Biden Administration from implementing its student loan forgiveness plan known as “SAVE.” The decision expands a previous appellate court order that prevented a portion of the program from taking effect. In the updated ruling, a three-judge panel of the...

US appeals court expands block on Biden Administration student loan forgiveness

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

Floyd County, GA

According to officials with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), three former officers from the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), one GDC investigator, and a former Floyd County deputy have been charged for the aggravated assault of an inmate at the Floyd County Jail.

Five Former Georgia Law Enforcement Officers Charged With Aggravated Assault Against Inmate

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

Washington State

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Small game hunters and trappers must submit the lower jaw of bobcats they kill as part of the mandatory pelt sealing process, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday.

Bobcat Jaw Submission Now Required for Pelt Sealing

Arizona State

Palm Springs Tribune

In an effort to target traditional Republican voters who are not part of the MAGA movement, the Harris campaign has announced the “Republicans For Harris” movement. The group has secured key endorsements from some high ranking republicans with a notable array of former Trump White House officials, including Stephanie Grisham and Olivia Troye. The group also includes former Secretaries Chuck Hagel and Ray LaHood, as well as former Governors Jim Edgar, Bill Weld, and Christine Todd Whitman. Additionally, it boasts support from former U.S. House members such as Rod Chandler, Tom Coleman, Dave Emery, Wayne Gilchrest, Jim Greenwood, Adam Kinzinger, John LeBoutillier, Susan Molinari, Jack Quinn, Denver Riggleman, Claudine Schneider, Christopher Shays, Peter Smith, Alan Steelman, David Trott, and Joe Walsh. Former GOP State Chair and State Senator Chris Vance is also among the endorsers, along with many others.

Republicans For Harris Group Launches While Trump Insults Key Georgia Republican

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XRP Lawyers Casts Doubt on SEC’s Appeal in Ripple Showdown

XRP lawyers express skepticism about the likelihood of an SEC appeal, casting doubt on the future of the Ripple case. Ripple has triumphed over the SEC...

XRP Lawyers Casts Doubt on SEC’s Appeal in Ripple Showdown

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