Mountain View, CA

SpacePay, a fintech startup in London, is poised to revolutionize the retail payment sector. This by integrating crypto transactions into everyday purchases. SpacePay wants to make crypto payments easy and accessible for traders with an intuitive platform that integrates smoothly with current point-of-sale systems. This article examines how the $SPY...

SpacePay’s Innovative Approach to Revolutionizing Retail Payments

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchanges and central clearing counterparties, has released recommendations that establish good practice for crypto-asset custody providers, drawing lessons from traditional financial markets to guide the emerging digital asset space. The ruling against FTX and Alameda in the US “exemplifies...

The World Federation of Exchanges Outlines Good Practice for Digital Asset Custody Providers

Pump.fun has notched $100 million in revenue in just over seven months, making it the fastest-growing protocol by revenue growth in the cryptocurrency ecosystem—even as activity on the platform has slowed in recent weeks. The memecoin launchpad, which debuted in January, hit $100 million in revenue in 217 days,...

Solana Meme Coin Factory Pump.fun Is the Fastest Growing Crypto App in History

PYMNTS

Seamless cross-border B2B payments remain one of the white whales of the connected economy. And with the news Friday (Aug. 30) that Bridge has raised an additional $40 million round to continue building its stablecoin-based global payment scheme, executing international transactions quickly and conveniently is increasingly top of mind for companies looking to capture market share in foreign markets.

The Convenience-Compliance Conundrum in Cross-Border B2B Payments

Visa (NYSE: V), a digital payments company, announced the launch of its Money Movement Advisory Practice in the United States and Canada. The new value-added service, “offered by Visa Consulting & Analytics (VCA), the payments consulting advisory arm of Visa, focuses on helping clients and partners navigate the increasingly sophisticated money movement industry and capture opportunities that are estimated at $200T globally.”

Digital Payments: Visa Launches Money Movement Advisory Practice in North America

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Salem, OH

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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

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J. Souza

A recent cruise passenger has issued a warning about the importance of wearing shoes while onboard. The story has since been picked up by cruise outlets, mentioning what cruisers need to be careful of when walking around the ship.

Cruise Passenger Warns Against Being Barefoot on a Cruise: "Just About Stepped Into a Pile..."

North Carolina State

Boone, NC

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Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? North Carolina has you covered with its charming small towns, perfect for a long weekend escape. Southern Living recently recognized our state by including four North Carolina towns in their list of "The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns for a Summer Getaway."

4 North Carolina Small Towns Named Most Adorable In The South

Florida State

Gainesville, FL

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Hey, Florida foodies! If you’re a fan of Tijuana Flats, you might want to brace yourself for some not-so-appetizing news. One of our local Tijuana Flats locations was recently forced to shut its doors temporarily after a state inspection revealed some pretty concerning issues. Let’s dive into what happened and what it means for this popular Florida-based chain.

Struggling Chain Restaurant Closes Doors After State Inspection in Florida

Staking Bitcoin is fast becoming a reality—a functionality once the sole privilege of proof-of-stake crypto networks. Thanks to Babylon, HODLers can already lock up their BTC, which will soon be used to secure and earn yield from multiple staking-based blockchains at a time. While this has enormous implications for the entire crypto economy, its consequences may be most strongly felt in an ecosystem that’s just getting started: Bitcoin layer-2 networks.

Native BTC Staking Is Coming to Bitcoin Layer-2 Networks, Babylon Says

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Today, Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a lawsuit against the Biden-Harris administration for failing to provide public documents requested through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) filing. The March 2024 FOIA request sought records related to policies allowing the release of dangerous criminal illegal aliens from U.S. prisons into the general population rather than deporting them.

FL Attorney General Sues Biden-Harris Administration Over Release of Criminal Illegal Aliens

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According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 1,467 children have been reported missing in the U.S. since January 1, 2024, a drop since the figure of 1,533 previously reported. That drop indicates 66 cases were resolved.

15 missing children in Missouri since June 2024: some cases resolved and more added

Kentucky State

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

West Texas Livestock Growers

crucial aspect of managing your cattle. It’s not just a reduction in sales weight, but also a potential decrease in the price you’ll receive. However, with the right knowledge, you can make informed decisions and mitigate its impact.

Shrinkage in cattle: what you need to know

Passengers traveling on Carnival Magic were abruptly cut short of their shore excursion in Grand Turk on Monday as the cruise line issued an urgent alert due to deteriorating weather conditions linked to Hurricane Ernesto.

Carnival Cruise Line Rushes Passengers Back to Ship as Weather Worsens

What is the value of DNA data? According to genetic testing companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com, it’s worth much more than might be expected. The global market size of the DNA sequencing industry was estimated to be over $10 billion in 2023, while leading consumer provider 23andMe took in nearly $300 million in revenue. However, what most people don’t realize is that the real core business model of companies like 23andMe is not the sale of personal DNA testing kits — it’s the sale of their customers’ genetic data itself.

Stop giving your DNA data away for free to 23andMe, says Genomes.io CEO

A long-forgotten line of code from Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, known as OP_CAT, is under consideration for reintroduction, promising to fundamentally alter blockchain functionalities. This potential revival has sparked intense debates within the Bitcoin community, raising questions about security implications and the true utility of OP_CAT in enhancing blockchain...

Reviving the Past: Satoshi’s Forgotten Opcode Could Revolutionize Bitcoin Again

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

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WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Hey, Florida! If you’ve been keeping an eye on the luxury real estate market, get ready for some jaw-dropping news. A stunning mansion in the city just sold for a whopping $70 million, setting a record for the most expensive sale in Fort Lauderdale’s history. And here’s the kicker—most of it is going to be torn down to make way for an even more modern mansion.

Florida Mansion Sells for Record $70 Million—And It's Getting Torn Down

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Streamlining DeFi lending with cross-chain functionality: X Spaces with Nolus Protocol

While DeFi lending shows growth and offers exciting opportunities, its challenges may hinder mainstream adoption. Kamen Trendafilov, a co-founder of Nolus Protocol, discussed the topic at...

Streamlining DeFi lending with cross-chain functionality: X Spaces with Nolus Protocol

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