What is happening? Lousiana is considering HR 180 (2022 | LA) that will require a study into whether candidates can accept campaign contributions in the form of crypto currency. Why is this important? The Federal Election Committee has an opinion that allows for the acceptance of crypto but as an in-kind contribution How will this […]
Monthly Archives: June 2022
Crypto Moratorium in NY Fails
What is happening? After pressure from crypto miners the nation’s first proposal to halt crypto mining is no more. Why is this important? The legislation met its demise after the “crypto crash” in May. How will this be important? The policy considerations were the short term economic benefit of crypto mining and the long term […]
Corporations, Trackers, & Fraud
What is happening? Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium wants to cut down on Parmesan fraud. Yes, you read that correctly. Cheese Fraud. So, to ensure product quality, makers are embedding trackers into wheels of cheese. Why is this important? Let’s say I’m the type of person who does taste tests of waters, salts, oils, Parmesan….taste matters. And if […]
Cities. Crypto. Crash.
What is happening? Miami, New York, Austin and other cities have been incorporating digital currency into municipal operations. Then in May crypto losses totaled more than $1 trillion. Why is this important? MiamiCoin and NewYorkCityCoin are at record-lows, however, the cities have not suffered financial losses because the cities do not own or invest in the cryptocurrency and […]