Columbus, OH

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly raised concerns with potential Solana ETF issuers about the cryptocurrency possibly being classified as a security. Citing sources familiar with the situation, The Block reported that related 19b-4 filings were pulled from the Cboe BZX exchange’s website. The SEC’s concerns...

SEC halts approval process for Solana ETF applications

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 establishing the agency’s crypto enforcement action strategy. Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission crypto and cyber security lead David Hirsh has joined law...

Former SEC crypto enforcement chief David Hirsh leaves for private practice

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

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?

A new MEV bot run by pseudonymous trader Jaredfromsubway.eth — named after the former Subway spokesperson — has been rolling out more complicated arbitrage and sandwich attacks earning him millions of dollars in ETH. MEV, or maximum extractable value, is the process of reordering transactions to earn as...

Jaredfromsubway.eth is back with a new MEV bot and new sandwich attacks

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

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

Colorado State

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

[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

CoinDesk

The SEC wants to issue its first licenses for digital service and tokenized assets as early as this month.

Nigeria Plans to Introduce Crypto Licensing Process: Bloomberg

This article originally appeared in First Mover, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter, putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every day. Latest Prices. CoinDesk 20 Index: 1,950 +3.9%. Bitcoin (BTC): $60,661 +4.4%. Ether (ETH): $2,653 +3.0%. S&P 500: 5,608.25 +1.0%. Gold: $2,562...

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K, Outperforms Broader Crypto Market

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

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

Denny's was once a staple of the American diner landscape. In recent years, it has had its ups and downs, especially post-pandemic. The dining habits of people also change. Some customers have a more discerning taste.

Denny's: a legacy of serving customers for over 65 years including 27 locations in Missouri

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

One decentralized exchange (DEX) altcoin is on the verge of the “mother of all squeezes,” according to a popular crypto analyst. The pseudonymous trader known as The Crypto Dog tells his 810,100 followers on the social media platform X that he’s bullish on the native token of GMX, a DEX that operates on the Arbitrum (ARB) and Avalanche (AVAX) blockchains and offers spot and leveraged trading.

Crypto Analyst Says ‘Mother of All Squeezes’ Incoming for Altcoin That’s Currently Outperforming Bitcoin

Mango Markets, Solana's once-mighty decentralized crypto exchange that was gutted by convicted fraudster Avraham Eisenberg, is preparing to settle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange commission over allegations that it violated a litany of securities laws. The governing entity that manages Mango Markets, Mango DAO, on Monday opened voting on...

Solana's Former Top Decentralized Crypto Exchange Faces SEC Securities Violations

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

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

Georgia State

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

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

GOBankingRates

The American economy has stayed remarkably stable after its comeback from the low points of the pandemic. However, a recent stock market tumble -- which some are merely calling a "correction" -- has...

8 Reasons You Should Invest in Bitcoin Ahead of a Possible Recession

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The Daily: SEC rejects filings for Solana ETFs, Mango Markets DAO votes on settlement proposal, spot bitcoin ETF flows and more

The following is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons. Happy Tuesday! In today's Daily, we look at the SEC...

The Daily: SEC rejects filings for Solana ETFs, Mango Markets DAO votes on settlement proposal, spot bitcoin ETF flows and more

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