Rhode Island lawmakers introduce ‘green coin’ in housing bill
Lawmakers in Rhode Island are looking at crypto tokens as part of a comprehensive green housing bill that would tackle both the climate crisis and housing shortage in the state. Introduced last week, the bill would create an incentive for lower carbon emissions with a “green coin” issued by the state. At its core, the bill is aimed at providing state-backed funding for new housing projects that meet certain sustainability standards. “We have about a shortage of 25,000 units,” said …