Every day, millions of Americans are exposed to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals linked to serious health impacts. PFAS are present in a wide variety of sources, from cookware to firefighting foam to drinking water.

By Ashley Tighe

For decades, central banks worldwide have had exclusive or near exclusive control over their territories’ monetary policies and the money supply. The central bank’s goal is to enable economic prosperity and prevent economic collapse by gaining public trust by being transparent and holding themselves accountable. In recent years, technology and the internet have become integral parts of shaping the economic landscape in the United States. New types of currencies have emerged that do not require a bank or financial institution to verify and secure transactions, and they are digitally native.