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

Popular on-chain analyst Willy Woo is predicting that Bitcoin (BTC) will ultimately hit a massive value for one key reason. Woo tells his 1.1 million followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin could capture 3% of the total wealth assets and soar more than 975% from the current value.

Bitcoin To Explode by at Least 975% To Reach Ultimate Price, Says Analyst Willy Woo – Here’s the Timeline

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

A four-year legal battle with regulators ended with Ripple agreeing to pay $125 million in civil penalties. The return to business as usual for Ripple might be enough to send the price of XRP over $1. Other catalysts, such as the launch of a new spot ETF, are unlikely and...

Should You Buy XRP While It's Under $1?

Ripple’s XRP is witnessing large buying activity from whales as it looks to make the most of a favorable decision in the major legal case against the SEC. According to on-chain activity monitors, XRP’s buying volume has surged just above 240% in the last 72 hours. However, this...

XRP Volume Surges Almost 235% as Ripple Whales Fill Their Bags

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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

Bitwise Asset Management, the leading cryptocurrency index fund manager, has announced the acquisition of ETC Group, one of the largest crypto ETP firms. With this deal, Bitwise is making a foray into the European market. ETC Group's European-listed products will be renamed with the brand of the new owner in the near future.

Bitwise Buys London-Based ETC Group

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

Credible crypto analyst Javon Marks also made an impressive prediction on the Total Crypto Market Cap and even mentioned that an incredible change may occur soon. In a recent X post, Mark highlighted that the current market trend is identical to a previous pattern. On this previous pattern, it amplified by 174% and becoming near 3X across the crypto space.

Crypto Market Cap Signals Potential 3X Surge: Alts Set For Major Moves

It will surprise approximately no one that Michael Saylor remains extremely bullish on Bitcoin (BTC), and the MicroStrategy co-founder didn’t disappoint on Tuesday, telling his followers on X that the world’s largest crypto will just drift up forever, despite its recent price doldrums. Saylor’s bullishness comes as moneyed...

Bull Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin Going Up Forever’ As BTC Whales Load Their Bags

Cathie Wood believes Bitcoin can reach as high as $3.8 million by 2030. This is unlikely and relies on some pie-in-the-sky reasoning. Bitcoin is likely to offer major returns nonetheless. That might seem like it's too good to be true, and it probably is. Ark Invest's Cathie Wood has made...

1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 6,200%, According to Cathie Wood of Ark Invest

San Francisco-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced the listing of new EUR margin pairs for Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe (PEPE), the two leading meme coins. Apart from the aforementioned meme cryptocurrencies, Kraken has also added EUR margin pairs for Sei (SEI) and Near Protocol (NEAR). Kraken users will be...

New SHIB and Pepe Pairs Added by Major US Exchange

Major cryptocurrency Solana is targeting a short-term resistance level of $173, according to popular crypto commentator CryptoMist. She believes the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization presents a strong buying opportunity as the bull market approaches. Solana’s Resolute Struggle. Solana had a tough 2021-2023 bear market, and the index dropped...

Solana Facing $173 Resistance as Memecoin Frenzy Slows Down

Flipster, a prominent crypto derivatives trading platform, has added Tether Gold (XAU₮) from TG Commodities Limited to its platform. This move opens up fresh possibilities for users to deposit, withdraw, and convert the gold-backed digital asset. Flipster CEO Yongjin Kim commented: “Tether continues to lead the stablecoin market, maintaining...

Flipster and Tether Join Forces in New Collaboration

Ohio State

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

[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

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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

U.Today has prepared a summary of the top three news stories over the weekend. XRP gears up for biggest breakout in price history. In the light of recent favorable legal developments, all eyes are again on XRP, the Ripple-affiliated token. Over the last seven days, the price of XRP has seen 17.26% growth, while its daily trading volume is standing at over a billion dollars. What makes investors even more excited about the token is a bullish triangle pattern that is starting to form on its monthly chart. This technical pattern, which is characterized by trendlines converging within an ongoing uptrend, often indicates significant price changes. The pattern shows buyers are becoming more numerous, and there is a considerable likelihood that XRP will break above the upper trend line, possibly resulting in a major rise in price. However, investors should still exercise caution as the crypto market is still volatile.

XRP Gears up for Biggest Breakout in Price History, Crucial Bitcoin Security Warning Issued by Samson Mow, Coinbase Announces Two New Listings: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

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?

As the cryptocurrency market shows signs of potential growth, certain digital assets are emerging as key opportunities. This article outlines four cryptocurrencies that are well-positioned for growth: Polkadot (DOT), Chainlink (LINK), NEAR Protocol, and BlockDAG (BDAG). With its state-of-the-art low-code/no-code platform and a successful presale totaling $66.7 million, BlockDAG is...

BlockDAG Shines Alongside DOT, LINK & NEAR

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Solana ETFs Hit Major Roadblock After SEC Rejects Cboe’s 19b-4 Filings For Spot SOL Products

While it is still too early to conclude, spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may not see the light of day in the United States anytime soon....

Solana ETFs Hit Major Roadblock After SEC Rejects Cboe’s 19b-4 Filings For Spot SOL Products

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