Solana-based decentralized exchange Mango Markets is voting on a proposed settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission over alleged securities violations. Mango Markets, the Solana-based DeFi platform that was drained of over $110 million by the now-convicted Avraham Eisenberg in 2022, is mulling a proposed settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the regulator’s allegations that the platform violated U.S. securities laws.

Mango Markets DAO votes on settlement proposal with SEC

The SEC expressed concerns over Solana’s status as a security in talks with prospective ETF issuers ahead of the Cboe removing the related 19b-4 forms from its website. The 19b-4 forms have not been filed to the Federal Register and 21Shares’ S-1 registration statement no longer appears in searches on the SEC’s filing system EDGAR.

SEC talks with ETF issuers over concerns of Solana being a security preceded Cboe removing 19b-4s: Sources

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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

Mt. Gox transferred around 12,000 BTC to a new wallet around 11:39 p.m., UTC. Last week, BitGo moved the majority of around $2 billion worth of bitcoin it received from Mt. Gox to a separate wallet. Mt. Gox appears to have transferred 12,000. to an unknown wallet on Tuesday night,...

Mt. Gox moves over $700 million worth of bitcoin to unknown wallet: Arkham

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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Ho's stake in the newly-public company is worth nearly $70 million. Bloomberg estimates his family's fortune at $13 billion.

Meet the 29-year-old son of a casino billionaire who just took his influencer and esports company public

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Appling County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves through the global start-up community and beyond. The bank serviced around half of all the Bay Area’s venture-backed start-ups and the majority of the region’s venture-capitalist firms. However, HSBC’s takeover of Silicon Valley Bank’s UK arm may prove a...

The HSBC Takeover of Silicon Valley Bank’s UK Arm: A Positive Development for UK Scale-ups

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A permanent marker will be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting nearly a year ago at a Dollar General store in the New Town community. City Council approved the marker 17-0 on Tuesday night.

Marker will honor victims of racist Dollar General shooting

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

On Aug. 16, the Dubai Court of First Instance recognized crypto as a valid salary payment option. Irina Heaver, a partner at United Arab Emirates law firm NeosLegal, explained that the ruling in case 1739 of 2024 is a shift in the court’s stance, which previously denied recognizing cryptocurrencies as valid salary payments due to their lack of precise valuation.

Dubai court recognizes crypto as valid salary payment: Law Decoded

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New Brunswick, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. -A Middlesex County man, Kenneth Strickland, 57Kenneth Strickland, 57, from New Brunswick, has been convicted of his involvement in a large-scale conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced that Strickland was found guilty on July 29, 2024, of all six counts in a superseding indictment.

NJ Man Convicted in Large-Scale Fentanyl & Heroin Trafficking

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

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Wyoming State

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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

DJ Envy‘s embattled onetime business partner Cesar Pina has applied to be an Uber driver as he prepares to face trial over wire fraud charges. Pina, through his attorney, has lobbied the judge in his case to change the conditions of his release so that he can drive for Uber to earn money.

DJ Envy's Ex-Associate Cesar Pina Applies To Drive For Uber Amid Fraud Case

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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

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For Klarna, buy now, pay later (BNPL) may serve as an onramp toward building a wider financial ecosystem tied to its app — and perhaps, will give banks a run for their money (literally). The company said in a blog post on Thursday (Aug. 15) that it would debut...

As Klarna Eyes Banking, BNPL Becomes Onramp to NextGen Neobank

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been four decades since Emmy-nominated actor Lloyd Haynes died of lung cancer at only 52 years old. Best known for his compassionate performance as history teacher Pete Dixon on television's groundbreaking, academic-geared dramedy, Room 222 (ABC, 1969-1974), Haynes was beloved by his fans, family, friends and colleagues alike. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Room 222' TV Actor Lloyd Haynes: 4 Decades After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

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

HashKey Group has partnered with Catizen, a Telegram mini-game. The two will collaborate on gamified experiences in DeFi and a joint HSK airdrop campaign. HashKey Group, an Asia-based digital asset financial services firm, has partnered with Catizen, a Telegram mini-game, for future collaborations, including a potential HSK airdrop campaign. HashKey continues to bet big on the TON ecosystem.

HashKey partners with Telegram game Catizen to extend GameFi reach

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Former SEC crypto enforcement chief David Hirsh leaves for private practice

Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission crypto and cyber security lead David Hirsh has joined private law firm McGuireWoods. Hirsh previously played a leading role in...

Former SEC crypto enforcement chief David Hirsh leaves for private practice

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