The Watr Foundation, in partnership with blockchain platform Algorand, recently launched a project to provide ESG scoring for different commodities with a special focus on climate change. While the project has a clear environmental focus, the platform will also include labeling for everything from how a company treats its workers to the number of people participating in an … [Read more...] about ESG oriented blockchain wants on-chain ‘nutrition labels’ for every commodity exchanged
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Ether is a better commodity than Bitcoin, says NYU Professor
Aswath Damodaran, professor of finance at New York University’s Stern School of Business, has tipped Ether (ETH) as having a better chance of becoming a commodity than Bitcoin (BTC). Speaking to CNBC, the NYU professor argued that Ethereum’s upside potential outweighs that of Bitcoin in a possible future paradigm dominated by blockchain-based technology. According to Damodaran, … [Read more...] about Ether is a better commodity than Bitcoin, says NYU Professor
‘Will soon pass world’s largest commodity ETF’
Major U.S. asset manager Grayscale has just surpassed $50 billion in cryptocurrency assets under management for the first time. Grayscale's AUM is creeping ever closer to the $57 billion holdings of the largest commodity ETF. MILESTONE: We just reached $50 billion AUM. Yet another reason to #GoGrayscale. pic.twitter.com/Jrk7n6TAOI— Grayscale (@Grayscale) April 14, 2021 The … [Read more...] about ‘Will soon pass world’s largest commodity ETF’
What is Gold? Understanding Gold as a Trader’s Commodity
What is Gold? Understanding Gold as a Trader's CommodityGold is among the most valued commodities in the world, with a history of utility in currency and jewelry as well as being a favored safe haven asset. In this article, discover what gold is used for, the history of the market and how it works, and what affects gold prices.MAIN TALKING POINTSWhat is gold and what is it … [Read more...] about What is Gold? Understanding Gold as a Trader’s Commodity
What is Silver? Understanding Silver as a Trader’s Commodity
Silver is a highly sought-after commodity with widespread utility in jewelry and electronics. While not as scarce or as coveted as gold, it is still considered one of the most valuable metals in the world, and one of the most traded commodities. In this article, discover what silver is used for, the history of the market and how it works, and what affects silver … [Read more...] about What is Silver? Understanding Silver as a Trader’s Commodity