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…
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Platforms that facilitate the trading of cryptocurrencies for other assets, including digital and fiat currencies Key Highlights The most common way of transacting in cryptocurrencies and other digital assets is…
Are Bitcoin and Gold Good Investments?
Gold and bitcoin are weird. Neither is especially useful in the here and now in any practical sense. Bitcoin’s promise as a deregulated digital currency remains just that—a promise. And…
How to Right-Click
You might have seen “right-click” mentioned while reading how-to instructions. But what does it mean? In some cases, it’s more than just clicking your right mouse button. We’ll show you…
Understanding Liquidity And Liquid Assets
Liquid assets include cash and other assets that can quickly be turned into cash without losing value. You always want some of your assets to be liquid to cover living…
Misdemeanor- delete
A misdemeanor is a type of offense punishable under criminal law. A misdemeanor is typically a crime punishable by less than 12 months in jail. Community service, probation, fines, and…