Investing Basics: What Are Stocks?
Stocks are units of ownership in a company, also known as shares of stock or equities. When you buy a share of stock, you’re purchasing a partial ownership stake in…
International Money Transfer: 4 Best Ways To Send Money
According to World Bank data, people in the U.S. send a hefty $74.6 billion to individuals in low- and middle-income countries each year. Meanwhile, transaction costs for international money transfers…
THE PENTAGON’S ARMY OF NERDS
Why the military needs Silicon Valley, now more than ever The pentagon is not the most inviting place for first-time visitors, and it was no different for Chris Lynch. When…
What Is A Recession?
A recession is a significant decline in economic activity that lasts for months or even years. Experts declare a recession when a nation’s economy experiences harmful gross domestic product (GDP),…
Hacktivism: An overview plus high-profile groups and examples
Hacktivism is a new type of activism. Here’s an overview of the concept and activism groups like Anonymous, to name at least one that has made headlines through their attacks.…
El Salvador Becomes Bitcoin Laboratory as First Nation to Adopt it as Legal Tender
Bitcoin officially became legal tender in El Salvador on Sept. 7, 2021, making it the first country to adopt the currency. The move has turned the Central American country into…
What Is Ethereum and How Does It Work?
Ether is the second-largest cryptocurrency, handling more transaction volume than any other digital asset. But what is ether used for on the Ethereum network? (Updated September 28th, 2022) What Is…
What Is Market Volatility?
The stock market never stays still. Market indexes see gains and losses daily—in more settled periods, the S&P 500 gains or loses less than 1% daily. But from time to…