U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Role of the Treasury The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s mission is to maintain a strong economy and create economic and job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable economic…
The Fed announces 4th consecutive ‘jumbo’ interest rate hike of 75 basis points—here are 4 things that will be more expensive
Struggling to dampen inflation, the Federal Reserve announced a widely expected fourth consecutive “jumbo” 0.75 percentage point rate hike on Wednesday. While raising interest rates can slow inflation by making…
What is hyperinflation, and should we be worried?
The last time inflation levels were this high in the US and Europe, flared trousers were in, roller discos were all the rage, and no one had heard of Steve…
Trick or Treat – Crypto Halloween!
The shake-up after the merge has undoubtedly changed the proof of work of crypto in mining. Not forever, but it has changed the landscape for sure. These pictures are new…
Google teams up with Coinbase to make a significant move into cryptocurrency payments.
Technology major Google has teamed up with cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase as it looks to allow cryptocurrency payments for its cloud services. According to a press release, the two entities…
PayPal tells users it will fine them $2,500 for misinformation, then backtracks immediately.
Is Paypal becoming the internet’s “Thought Police?” Next time you’re clicking through one of those impossibly long and impenetrable legal disclaimers to a company’s terms of service, it may be…
Added to the Crypto Family
I know, I know… ETH / Ethereum mining is over. People are hemorrhaging and selling cards like crazy, like a liquidation market gone astray. I will capitalize on this and…
XRP Jumps 44% in a Week After Ripple Moves to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit
Both the SEC and Ripple have filed motions for summary judgment, each asking the judge to rule in their favor without a trial. XRP, a cryptocurrency initially launched by the…
How Does a Stock Exchange Work?
Stock exchanges are platforms that allow investors to buy and sell stocks in a venue that is regulated and transparent. These exchanges enable investors of all stripes to trade stocks,…
What Is Proof-of-Stake?
Proof-of-stake maintains integrity in a blockchain, ensuring cryptocurrency users can’t mint coins they didn’t earn. Proof-of-stake is a method of maintaining the integrity of a cryptocurrency, preventing users from printing…