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Cryptocurrency investors and industry executives calling on Vice President Kamala Harris to pursue a softer regulatory stance on the industry are planning to raise at least $100,000 for the Democratic nominee at a Sept. 13 Washington fundraiser. The grassroots event is scheduled to take place between the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus conferences, and aims to bring together a diverse group of donors, the organizers told Reuters. Tickets to the fundraiser range from $500 to $5,000, said Cleve Mesidor, executive director of the Blockchain Foundation and one of the organizers.

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Last year, the government recorded $4.57 billion in losses from investment fraud, but this figure is likely an underestimate.

The plaintiffs hoped to win $258 billion in damages, but the judge permanently dismissed the case.

For years, Fartun Weli has been frustrated with the way low-income Somali Muslims in Minnesota have been targeted by shady home sellers edging their way into the community -- by exploiting a principle of Islam meant to protect the poor. Weli says many are refugee immigrants who know little about the formal homebuying process and often have little or bad credit. In comes a private seller who offers them seemingly low-priced homes without interest.

Musk said he had bought Dogecoin for his son and that it could be the future currency of the earth.

It's been a rough August, with the world's largest crypto set to close the month with a double-digit percentage loss.