Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Some countries are exploring the development of their own digital currencies issued and controlled by central banks. CBDCs aim to combine the benefits of cryptocurrencies (fast, secure transactions) with the stability and backing of traditional fiat currencies. ...
While cryptocurrencies have made their mark in earnest since October 2008, the year 2022 has seen the crypto market expand and contract, with total market capitalization dropping from $3 trillion in 2021 to shy of $890 billion as of December 2022. From its ever-increasing popularity to the Nov...
The crypto industry has grown from a relatively low baseline to one of the biggest and most disruptive trends in financial services in a short period of time. Because of how nascent this technology is, it’s difficult to contextualise the industry’s rapid burst of growth. So what exactly do...
Overall, the survey paints a clear picture: Crypto is steadily integrating into the broader financial ecosystem, and as its acceptance grows, so too will demand. The preferences of younger investors are pivotal here, as they will be shaping the future of the financial markets in the...
Nowadays, crypto is more accepted, and the perception of it is increasingly positive. This evolution has changed how users and businesses interact with digital currencies. People increasingly recognize how practical and convenient they are for everyday transactions. Even the mayor of Cannes shared ...
Some critics have gone further, suggesting that the summit is a profit-driven move for Trump and his associates. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform associated with and run by members of the Trump family, purchased $20 million worth of crypto ahead of the event.Bl...
Trump’s Crypto Agenda Armstrong explained that virtually every meeting he had with politicians and executives of big companies during the forum in Davos revolved around the topic of how the US government would approach digital currencies. He pointed out that such interest was primarily spurred by ...
The right questions can lead you to the right advisor, no matter your budget. Julie PinkertonMay 14, 2025 Stocks and the U.S.-China Trade Truce The future of the U.S.-China tariff war is unclear, but in the next three months, some stocks may benefit more than others. ...
Coins are like digital currencies with their blockchains, while tokens are built on existing ones with broader uses. Coins are the foundation of cryptocurrency. They’re like digital money; you can use them to buy stuff online or save for the future. Bitcoin is the most famous coin. Tokens...
One well-known algorithmic stablecoin is the TerraUSD (UST), which lost its peg in 2022. Types of stablecoin comparedFeatureFiat-backed stablecoinsCommodity-backed stablecoinsCrypto-backed stablecoinsAlgorithmic stablecoins Backing Backed by fiat currencies (e.g., USD, EUR) Backed by commodities (...