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…
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…
What is a Private Key as it relates to encryption?
What is a private key? A private key, also known as a secret key, is a cryptography variable used with an algorithm to encrypt and decrypt data. Secret keys should…
Alphabet Soup: Understanding the Shape of a COVID-19 Recession
The measures taken by the United States and nations worldwide to manage the COVID-19 pandemic—restricting travel, shuttering nonessential businesses, and implementing universal social distancing policies—have severe economic consequences. On June…
Elon Musk Says Tesla Won’t Accept Bitcoin For Car Purchases Any More
Elon Musk Says Tesla Won’t Accept Bitcoin For Car Purchases Any More Tesla is executing a rapid U-turn on Bitcoin. Months after Tesla embraced Bitcoin, CEO Elon Musk said on…
Tesla will no longer accept Bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk
Tesla has suspended vehicle purchases using Bitcoin due to climate change concerns, its CEO Elon Musk said in a tweet. Bitcoin fell by more than 10% after the tweet, while…
Bitcoin’s Double Spending Problem: Definition, Solution, and Future Outlook
Manipulating money is a common problem in every economic system. Bad actors seek to exploit or emulate existing currencies for personal financial gain, whether with fake gold, counterfeit dollar notes,…
Tesla buys $1.5bn in bitcoin, pushing the price to a new high.
Elon Musk has helped to drive the popularity of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and dogecoin. Tesla, the electric car company run by the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, revealed on Monday…
Pros & Cons of Investing in REITs
Creating a well-rounded investment strategy isn’t too different from making a nutritionally balanced meal. Like a healthy plate chock full of grains, greens, fruits, and protein, an investment strategy including…