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WASHINGTON — Republican lawmakers and scholars are ratcheting up their arguments that the Securities and Exchange Commission lacks the statutory authority to require public companies to disclose climate-related financial risks.

Critics of the SEC say the agency is overreaching its authority in proposing standards for climate emissions.

These were some of the key stories in the crypto markets this week.

Cryptocurrency prices are following the EU's move toward banning anonymous transactions.

China modified a decadelong rule that restricted offshore-listed firms’ financial data sharing practice, potentially removing a key hurdle for U.S. regulators to gain full access to auditing reports of the majority of the 200-plus Chinese companies listed in New York.

As per a new NBC News poll, one in five Americans has invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency. Another sign that digital assets continue to get more popular even as lawmakers warn of market risks and work to regulate the industry, reported CNBC. According to the poll, half of the men…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released its long-awaited proposal to require companies to disclose their climate risks to investors, and it’s arguably the most significant action on climate change yet under the Biden administration.

New York (AFP) - Publicly-traded US companies would be required to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and their approach to managing climate change risks under a proposed rule approved by Washington Monday.

Climate action rules announced by SEC chair Gary Gensler expected to face opposition from Republicans and industry groups