An increasing number of individuals and companies are now investing in Bitcoin, the world’s largest and first fully-functioning cryptocurrency. But why? And which way is the market headed?
Akinwumi Adesina leads a bank that has the USA as its second largest shareholder.
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More financial services should target low-income households in South Africa.
Post-pandemic, co-operatives can scale up to promote the values of mutuality, inclusivity, economic justice and organizational democracy towards a transitioned Canadian economy.
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Banking deserts make it harder for children and young adults to become financially literate, which leads to worse credit and a lifetime of disadvantage.
There was something fishy about this $3 bill.
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A historian connects the $100 billion reportedly at the church’s disposal with the rocky start Mormons got in finance in the 1830s.
Sweden’s central bank ways it will no longer invest in assets from governments with large climate footprints, even if the yields were high.
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In just five years, the number of mobile-money accounts in Ghana have jumped six-fold, providing fresh perspective on the country’s digital transformation.
Libra could become more successful than other cryptocurrencies because it has the backing of multiple large international corporations.
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We go back to the basics and look at what Libra is, how it compares to other cryptocurrencies and whether you should be concerned about using it when it eventually arrives.
Research shows the benefits of having a face-to-face relationship with your bank.
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