Bank Around the Clock: How Tech Has Made Finance a 24/7 Proposition
It’s said that money makes the world go round but it’s time that keeps the financial world spinning. In today’s tech-filled world, time has become an important commodity in finance. With consumers wanting everything “on-demand,” financial institutions have had to react accordingly.
Is the Apple Card Worth Getting?
Apple unveiled their Apple Card earlier this year. We take a look at its benefits and downfalls so you can decide if it's worth it or not.
Silicon Valley’s Tech Boom Becoming Wall Street’s Boon
Banking is under threat from a collection of emerging financial technological companies not limited to Silicon Valley. From West to East, London to Beijing, a new breed of start-ups are outmaneuvering the big banks.
How Technology Can Save You Money
By making our lives more efficient and monitoring our day-to-day activities, in many ways technology can help save users a lot of money.
Here are 5 Businesses Who Will Accept Your Bitcoins
Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies have been the talk of the financial town for a while now. But where can you actually use them? Find out here.
Entrepreneur Wences Casares Believes in Bitcoin’s Social Change Potential
Wences Casares sits on PayPal's board and has launched several successful companies over the years; and he’s betting big on bitcoin’s success.
Are Crypto Conferences Worth the Investment?
Crypto-focused events are connecting newcomers and industry insiders to deeper insights and bigger capital, but are they worth the investment?
Continued Revenue Growth in The Video Game “Industrial Revolution”
Video games have become increasingly popular over the recent past. See the gaming trends that are making this industry the behemoth that it is.
How to Choose a Cryptocurrency Exchange
Although Bitcoin was first created nearly 10 years ago, cryptocurrency is a relatively new concept for most people. Because of this, it can be a difficult industry to understand. However, maybe the recent cryptocurrency hype has caught your attention and you’re hoping to break into this growing market. While Coinbase is one of the more...
How has Technology Changed CFD Trading?
Contract for difference (CFD) trading is becoming an increasingly popular way to trade. Learn how technology is transforming this industry.
Finding the Right Bitcoin Exchange
Bitcoin is an incredibly volatile investment. There are great potential rewards and losses to be had. Read these tips on finding the right exchange for you.
Crowdfunding Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them
Recently, crowdfunding platforms have lured both inventors and con artists alike with their promise of a no-strings-attached way to fund their ideas. You may have heard of the Coolest Cooler, an all-in-one cooler boasting a built-in blender, USB charger, and plastic dinnerware (among other things) that became both the...
Bitcoin vs. Blockchain: The State of The Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
Are bitcoin and blockchain for real? Or are they just fads? Will the bitcoin bubble burst? Is blockchain the future of IT? Find out here.
Florida’s Crypto Czar is the Best Sign Yet that the Technology is Here to Stay
Aside from turning small investments into millions, the Bitcoin boom of 2017 ushered in a newfound respect for crypto technology. With big businesses forced to take note of the sector’s popularity, more companies are now exploring the possibilities of blockchains. However, beyond the technical innovations that are bound to arise from...
Is Cryptocurrency on the Verge of Being Embraced by the General Public?
While it has now been a few months since Bitcoin reached its record value of more than $19,000, there is plenty of recent evidence that suggests that the cryptocurrency and many of its rivals are still generating plenty of interest among a great number of people. In fact, despite the continuing concerns from many...
Student Tips for Successful Trading
Funding a college or university education is never easy, and with each passing year, the margins get tighter and the student debt crisis grows. The idea of doing a little something to supplement your financial resources is nothing new, and students have been doing bar work and waiting tables since time immemorial. In the digital age,...
Two Tech Titans Add to Bitcoin’s Promising Future
It’s no secret that bitcoin hasn’t had a great 2018 so far. Or, maybe it is a secret since nobody really seems to be searching for bitcoin anymore. In fact, as the currency’s value has dropped over 63 percent since January 1st, Google searches on the topic have dropped over 80 percent. This sharp decline has caused many to question...
How Long Does It Take & How Do You Improve Your Credit Score?
It happens, you apply for credit only to be told you don’t qualify. The reason… Your FICA Credit Score is 560. For many borrowers, this is the first they know about the state of their credit health. Don’t panic there are ways to repair your credit. First, you need to get a copy of your credit report, you can use a service such as...
How to Use Automated Investing to Grow Your Income
Most people have difficulty saving money. Investing part of your income for the future sounds like a good idea in theory, but it's much harder to execute in practice. Fortunately, the long-revered technique known as automated investing has evolved of late into an even easier and more practical form. Dollar-Cost Averaging Timing the...
What Could the Future of Gaming Look Like - With Blockchain Technology
Bitcoin is the word of the moment and given the rise in blockchain technology, which allows bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to exist, there’s no surprise there. But there’s one area that blockchain looks to massively impact – gaming. But what would blockchain technology bring to gaming and would people be interested in...
How Technology Will Lower the Cost of Living
There’s no getting around the fact that life today is expensive. Expenses for basic needs — food, housing, and transportation — eat up at least half of the average income, and in some cases, even more. The factors that determine the cost of living are diverse and complex, but suffice to say that costs typically only increase, and...
Boom or Bust? What History Teaches Us About the Bitcoin Bubble
Editors note: Since this article was first published on December 14, 2017, Bitcoin has dropped in value against the US Dollar to $11,440. as of January 18, 2018. As this is written, a single Bitcoin is valued at over $16,500. And, at the current rate of growth, it should only be a few days before it hits $20,000. To put this growth...
How Repealing Net Neutrality Could Damage Bitcoin
As you may have already heard, Bitcoin is on the rise. The digital currency has experienced unprecedented growth this year, now valued 1,100 percent more than a year ago. In fact, at one point yesterday, CoinMarketCap valued Bitcoin at $11,517, its highest value to date. Only a couple days ago it was hovering around $9,500, which goes to...
How the New Tax Plan Will Affect Higher Education
It’s no secret that Trump’s administration has struggled to woo the tech and science communities. As evidenced by this year’s March for Science, and President Trump’s inability to name a science advisor, the White House’s relationship with the science community is unstable at best. At worst, it’s completely broken,...
3 Innovative Ways to Trade Online
Today’s newcomers to financial trading get a significant head-start when it comes to learning the ropes; certainly more so than traders of 20 or even 10 years ago. Technology is changing the face of online trading so quickly that it is likely it will look very different even five to 10 years from now. This new technology is...
From Porno to Crypto: Digital Currency in the Adult Industry
Cryptocurrency has been gaining a lot of traction over the past few years, with celebrities and CEOs alike investing in this new form of capital. Just this year, the likes of Mark Cuban, Ashton Kutcher, and even Wu-Tang Clan’s Ghostface Killah have all broken into the crypto market. For many, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology...
Blockchain Tech for Gaming Credits - A Game Changer
Blockchain technology is particularly suited for purchasing gaming credits, as it is a secure way to transfer currency as a database. There are no banks or credit unions involved, so you are effectively cutting out the middleman. Due to the nature of the method of data storage – a distributed ledger stored on thousands of computers –...4 Innovative Investment Apps for Millennials
Millennials don’t have to be on Wall Street to be stock market rock stars. With smartphones, investing can take place anywhere in the world – even in the comfort of your own bed while you're watching Netflix. Recently introduced investment apps have programmed systems that create portfolios based upon your personal...
5 Steps to Make Money Off of Snapchat
Snapchat Oh, how the youth loves Snapchat, the quick-tap & quick-play app designed and marketed toward millennials. This multimedia platform has made its name the name in the social media industry. But this multi-billion dollar company’s product isn't just for fun; it's also for business. According to Time Magazine, “the...
$15/hr Minimum Wage Will Lead to Cataclysmic Job Loss Says McDonald’s CEO
by Spencer Winstanley Former McDonald’s CEO Ed Rensi, in an interview with Fox Business, has added his two cents to the ongoing debate about minimum wage with a tech-centric angle, and it doesn’t look good for low-skill workers: “I was as at the National Restaurant Show yesterday and if you look at the robotic devices that...
