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CFTC Calls For Legislation To Regulate Crypto Amid Spike In BTC Value, Public Optimism

The CFTC has once again called for legislation that should regulate digital assets as public opinion for cryptocurrencies sees a significant shift and the value of certain cryptocurrencies continues to rise.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

In Ohio House elections, censured incumbents face primary challenges 3x more than non-censured incumbents

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Ballotpedia · Mar 6, 2024

Terraform Slams 'Government Overreach' In SEC's Bid To Push Out Dentons From Case

Terraform on Tuesday has called out the SEC's bid to get Dentons out of its case against the blockchain firm, saying the regulator was using an "unprincipled strategy."

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024

Blackrock Reduces Stake In Polymetal International

BlackRock's reduced stake in Polymetal International highlights market dynamics and strategic investment decisions in the mining industry.

Top News · Mar 2, 2024

Recent ETH Price Rally Driven By US Demand, Data Shows

Following the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, there is much excitement and anticipation in the crypto market for spot Ether ETFs, and it appears U.S. investors are particularly interested in ETH, as per recent data.

International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024

SEC may remove Scope 3 emission requirements from disclosure rules

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Feb 27, 2024

We are taking a devastating risk with the green energy sector – one that might cost us our future

Relying on private companies to solve the climate crisis means that the planet’s fate rests in the hands of asset managers, says Brett Christophers, a professor at Sweden’s Uppsala University

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Financial institutions pull $14 trillion from ESG initiative

J.P. Morgan Chase and State Street Global Advisors—two of the largest asset managers in the world—withdrew on February 15 from Climate Action 100+, an asset manager initiative aimed at making companies reduce their carbon emissions through environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) investing. BlackRock, the largest asset manager in the…

Ballotpedia · Feb 23, 2024

J.P. Morgan, State Street withdraw from Climate Action 100+

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Feb 20, 2024

BlackRock CEO seeks firm’s removal from Texas prohibited asset manager list

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink petitioned Texas elected officials to remove the firm from the state’s prohibited asset manager list at an energy investment summit on February 6. BlackRock has not been eligible to manage public assets in Texas since August 24, 2022, when Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar (R) released a…

Ballotpedia · Feb 16, 2024