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US House Democrats Call for Scrutiny on Crypto Mining as Environmental Threat
Rep. Huffman and other congressional Democrats wrote the EPA chief on the potential harm to the climate and environment.

Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code
The smart contract–based commitment to sustainability coincides with Earth Day, which is Friday.

Binance.US Quits Blockchain Association, Forms In-House Lobbying Shop
A source close to the company says the groups’ goals “were not fully aligned.”

Biden Nominates Former Ripple Adviser Barr as Top US Fed Regulator
Obama-era Treasury veteran Michael Barr must still win a difficult Senate confirmation.

Oregon Democrat Pitches Campaign NFTs in Crowded House Primary
DeFi developer Matt West says he's staying true to his roots with the Ethereum-based "Crypto Beavers" collection.

Former Trump Aide Mick Mulvaney Tapped as Astra Protocol Adviser
The former congressman brings a wealth of government experience to the Swiss startup

La inflación de EE. UU. marca un récord en cuatro décadas y alcanza 8,5 % en marzo
El Índice de Precios al Consumidor estadounidense se aceleró el mes pasado debido a problemas de suministro y las sanciones relacionadas con la guerra.

Former Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for North Korea Trip
Griffith previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to violate international sanctions for giving a talk at a crypto conference in Pyongyang in 2019.

Fidelity to Offer Exposure to Metaverse, Digital Payments With New ETFs
The funds will give clients exposure to metaverse and digital payment-related companies.

US Inflation Jumps to Fresh 4-Decade High of 8.5% in March
The U.S. Consumer Price Index accelerated last month as supply bottlenecks and war-related sanctions pushed already-elevated inflation higher.

