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Disclaimer: The Industry Talk section features insights by crypto industry players and is not a part of the editorial content of Cryptonews.com. Downturns present opportunities for value-seeking investors to rebalance their portfolios and focus on growth. This article reviews the best coins to buy in this dip. 1.) Helium (HNT)HNT ranks number 1 on our list of best coins to buy in this dip. The asset is the native token for Helium – a blockchain-based network for internet of things (IoT) devices that uses nodes as hotspots to connect wireless devices. The HNT token powers the entire Helium network, serving as a payment…

Kim Kardashian agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle civil charges after the reality TV star touted a crypto asset, EthereumMax, on Instagram. The SEC charged Kardashian with failure to disclose that she was paid $250,000 to publish her Instagram post. In addition to paying the fine, she agreed to cooperate with the SEC’s ongoing investigation. “This case is a reminder that, when celebrities or influencers endorse investment opportunities, including crypto asset securities, it doesn’t mean that those investment products are right for all investors,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler. “We encourage…

Ministers are preparing to grant troubled train operator Avanti a short-term renewal of its contract to continue running trains on the west coast mainline after two months of timetable chaos. New transport secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan was due to make a decision on keeping on Avanti by the middle of October, following a period in which half of its services connecting London and Scotland, via several big cities, had been cut owing to “severe” staff shortages. People familiar with talks between Avanti and the Department for Transport said the government was now intending to grant a stop-gap extension until April, rather…

The White House said nothing was off the table a day after Opec+ angered Washington with sharp cuts to world oil supply, as it considered responses — including new releases from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve to contain energy prices. The Opec+ cartel led by Saudi Arabia and Russia on Wednesday agreed to lower production targets by 2mn barrels a day, or roughly 2 per cent of global oil consumption. Oil markets rose further on Thursday, with Brent crude reaching $94 a barrel. Brian Deese, director of the White House’s National Economic Council, described the decision as “unnecessary and unwarranted”…

European leaders gathered in Prague on Thursday for the inaugural meeting of the European Political Community to discuss the continent’s challenges, with leaders insisting on common values.The new club of nations has been billed as an opportunity for European leaders to have political discussions and was initially pitched as a community of democratic nations in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine.But some of the heads of state in Prague have questioned the presence of some of their counterparts including the Turkish and Azerbaijani leaders, according to an EU official quizzed on the issue.”Many leaders are insisting on values,” the official…

More than 60,000 people have signed a petition calling on travel company TUI to stop promoting captive dolphin experiences on its holidays.The campaign led by World Animal Protection to end the “cruel” practice got a publicity boost today from a video stunt in the UK by BAFTA award-winning writer and actor Jolyon Rubinstein.A once popular element of many family holidays, ‘swimming with dolphins’ experiences are increasingly frowned on. Booking.com, British Airways Holidays, Expedia Group, Tripadvisor and Virgin Holidays have all cut ties with the industry in recent years, and campaigners are putting pressure on TUI to do the same.”Dolphins at…

Owen Hargreaves described an on-form Marcus Rashford as “almost impossible to play against” after he impressed off the bench for Manchester United in a 3-2 win over Omonia Nicosia.United looked to be in trouble against the Cypriot side in the Europa League as they trailed 1-0 at half-time.But the introduction of Rashford and Anthony Martial sparked a comeback, with Rashford scoring twice and setting up another goal for Martial.Europa League‘We made mistakes’ – Rashford admits Man Utd were sloppy in Omonia win26 MINUTES AGO“It’s nice to see Marcus be positive,” said former Manchester United midfielder Hargreaves on BT Sport.“When he…

Burkina Faso military leader Paul-Henri Damiba has been deposed in the country’s second coup in a year, as army Captain Ibrahim Traore took charge, dissolving the transitional government and suspending the constitution. Traore said on Friday evening that a group of officers had decided to remove Damiba due to his inability to deal with a worsening armed uprising in the country. The captain was previously head of special forces unit “Cobra” in the northern region of Kaya. “We have decided to take our responsibilities, driven by a single ideal: the restoration of security and integrity of our territory,” announced soldiers…

Recent violence in Ecuador’s prisons is the result of ‘decades of state abandonment’, United Nations panel says.A panel of United Nations experts has raised “grave” concerns about the deadly violence plaguing Ecuador’s prisons, as officials in the South American nation said after more than two dozen people were killed in bloody clashes this week. At least 13 people died and 23 others – including five police officers – were wounded in new fighting on Wednesday at a prison in the northeastern port city of Guayaquil, the country’s prison authority (SNAI) said. The agency on Thursday expressed “solidarity with the families…

People coming into Winnipeg might see new welcome signs featuring the city’s slogan: “made from what’s real.” The signs will also include a land acknowledgement stating the city is located on Treaty 1 Territory.“I think it’s great we get to refresh the welcome signs coming into Winnipeg and really showcase this new brand, showcase the colours and the creativity of this brand,” said Dayna Spiring, president of Economic Development Winnipeg. “I think it’s a great way to welcome people to Winnipeg.”Ten new signs will be installed around the city, with nine of them expected to go up by the end…