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El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin As Legal Tender
El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, Latin America’s youngest president who’s known to break from the norms, said he plans to send legislation that would make Bitcoin legal tender in the country. El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin As Legal Tender “In the short term, this will generate jobs and help provide financial inclusion…
California Lawmaker Says National Privacy Law Is a Priority
“I think there’s a real interest in making sure that this happens this year,” Rep. Jerry McNerney of House Energy and Commerce Committee says. California Lawmaker Says National Privacy Law Is a Priority National privacy legislation is a priority in Congress this year, said Rep. Jerry McNerney, a California Democrat…
Petition Calling For Resignation Of U.S. Securities/Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler
(1-22-2021) Five Reasons The SEC Should Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Petition Calling For Resignation Of U.S. Securities/Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler The evidence shows that investors would prefer to invest in cryptocurrencies through a spot vs futures-based exchange-traded fund. [caption id="attachment_36461" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Petition Calling For Resignation Of U.S. Securities/Exchange…
Green Finance Isn’t Going Where It’s Needed
Poor countries pay a higher price to raise money for green investments. Green Finance Isn’t Going Where It’s Needed We’ll all pay the price if they don’t get the support they need. Some of the finance world’s biggest climate champions may be undone by a relatively small part of their…
Shedding Some Light On The Murky World Of ESG Metrics
A new study illustrates how a lack of universal standards and transparency across industries means ratings don’t really amount to much. Shedding Some Light On The Murky World Of ESG Metrics Two years ago, researchers at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business started collecting data to determine the…
SEC Targets Greenwashers To Bring Law And Order To ESG
Regulators are placing emphasis on climate risk, and scrutiny of those who would exploit the global crisis for profit. SEC Targets Greenwashers To Bring Law And Order To ESG Since late February, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has issued at least five public statements spelling out the wide variety…
American Bargain Hunters Flock To New Online Amazon Competitors From China
Temu, a marketplace with deep discounts and copious coupons, has become the most downloaded mobile app in the U.S. American Bargain Hunters Flock To New Online Amazon Competitors From China As inflation and recession concerns squeeze American consumers, many are turning to a new mobile app with Chinese roots. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8Pu8wxz2no&list=PLU1KxUVqGmaO_6lGZhF1IPixLcIxHfSAE[/embed]…
Food Pantry Helps Columbia Students Struggling To Pay Bills
Study suggests that as many as one-third of American undergraduates experience food insecurity. Food Pantry Helps Columbia Students Struggling To Pay Bills When he transferred to Columbia University his sophomore year, Martin Deely opted not to take a full course load because he needed some of his tuition money for…
Food Insecurity Driven By Climate Change Has Central Americans Fleeing To The U.S.
Close to one-third of the population of the Northern Triangle is experiencing crisis levels of food insecurity. Food Insecurity Driven By Climate Change Has Central Americans Fleeing To The U.S. José Mario Antonio Milla can remember a time when he could count on the rain. In La Laguna, a hamlet…
Housing Insecurity Is Now A Concern In Addition To Food Insecurity
Being evicted or falling behind on rent takes a toll on the amount of sleep people get, a new study says — a hidden health issue with links to the pandemic. Housing Insecurity Is Now A Concern In Addition To Food Insecurity Shams DaBaron, 51, has struggled with homelessness, he…
Families Face Massive Food Insecurity Levels
A recent study released by Feeding America indicates that after nearly 10 years, food insecurity levels for most communities across the country, including Kentucky, had reached crisis levels. Families Face Massive Food Insecurity Levels Food insecurity is a measure defined by the USDA as lack of access, at times, to…
US Troops Going Hungry (Food Insecurity) Is A National Disgrace
Too many service members are struggling to meet their families’ basic needs. This is inexcusable — and it poses a threat to national security. US Troops Going Hungry (Food Insecurity) Is A National Disgrace The superiority of America’s military depends on maintaining a motivated and high-performing fighting force. That’s obvious,…