From China's new COVID data to MLK's new headless bronze statue – Here's your January 16 news briefing
In December, China decided to ease up on its zero-COVID stance.
Transparency
China’s recent COVID surge records nearly 60,000 deaths
The country of 1.4 billion had previously reported over 5,000 COVID-related deaths since December.
Is the blockchain going for gold?
Gold is a pretty weird asset. On the one hand, it isn’t used up like oil or grains, so it doesn’t deal with the same supply issues you see in those industries. This is because once gold is mined, it just stays in the world, whether it’s
Crypto and carbon credits?
So you might have heard of something called carbon offsets, or carbon credits. Basically, the idea is that companies that focus on pulling carbon out of the air sell these credits to all the other companies in the world that specialize in putting carbon back into the air. (Well, maybe
Jewelry artist Christina Malle on transparency and responsibility in the industry
Jewelry is a good loaded with cultural, economic and historical significance. Since the Agricultural Revolution, jewelry crafting has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, with civilizations everywhere each developing their own unique approaches to design, metalwork and use of gemstones.
In the ancient world, jewelry was often a form of protection
Aura Blockchain Consortium partners with Hennessy for sustainability, transparency and traceability
Aura Blockchain Consortium recently integrated Hennessy, a bestselling French cognac distiller, into its tech platform designed for high-end brands, making the spirit label the first of its kind to join the Consortium’s ranks.
Founded by Prada Group, LVMH, Cartier by Richemont and OTB Group, the Aura Blockchain Consortium is
The Biden administration’s changes to the Paycheck Protection Program
Under the program, billions of federal dollars are dedicated to small businesses, enabling them to keep their staff employed. However, since its initial passage, a lack of transparency and concerns over equity have revealed flaws in the program.
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was passed as part of bipartisan legislation