Cash Handouts to Combat Homelessness in Ohio

Franklin County, Ohio is launching a pilot program to help families struggling with homelessness and economic instability. The initiative involves two parts: a one-time payment and recurring monthly payments. One-Time Cash Boost The Community Shelter Board will provide 80 families with a single payment of $1,500. This aims to give immediate relief to those facing…

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The Rise of Self-Custody in Crypto

The recent surge in crypto hacks and regulatory scrutiny is forcing a rethink of how we handle digital assets. Centralized exchanges like Coinbase, while popular, are proving vulnerable. The “not your keys, not your coins” mantra is no longer just a slogan; it’s becoming the foundation for the next generation of crypto platforms. The Trust…

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Variational Secures $1.5 Million, Launches Referral Program for its Fee-Free Trading Platform

Variational, the peer-to-peer derivatives trading protocol on Arbitrum, just announced a $1.5 million strategic funding round and a new referral program for its trading platform, Omni. Funding and Growth The funding round saw participation from Mirana Ventures, Caladan, Zoku Ventures, and other partners. This follows a successful $10.3 million seed round in September 2024 and…

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French Crypto Kidnapping Ring Busted: 24-Year-Old Arrested

A 24-year-old man suspected of masterminding a series of high-profile cryptocurrency kidnappings in France has been arrested in Morocco. International Cooperation Leads to Arrest Moroccan authorities apprehended Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou, a Franco-Moroccan national, following an Interpol red notice issued by France. The arrest, which took place in Tangier, was praised by French Justice Minister…

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Coffee Chain’s Big Bitcoin Gamble

A Spanish coffee company, Vanadi Coffee, is making a huge bet on Bitcoin. They’re proposing to spend a whopping $1.13 billion (€1 billion) to buy Bitcoin, completely changing their business from coffee to being a “crypto-first” company. The company’s board will vote on this risky plan on June 29th. A Coffee Company’s Financial Troubles Vanadi…

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Bitcoin Holds Steady Despite Profit-Taking Frenzy

Bitcoin’s price has remained surprisingly stable despite a recent surge in profit-taking by investors. Let’s dive into the details. Investors Cashing Out Big Time Data from Glassnode, a blockchain analytics firm, reveals a significant increase in Bitcoin profit-taking. Their “Realized Profit” metric tracks the total profit investors make when they sell or transfer Bitcoin at…

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