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FridayOct 18, 2019 1:07 pm

Two Ways To Invest In Space

Space is one of the next frontier investments. NASA, the Russian Federal Space Agency, or the Indian Space Research Organization, and its peers are not the only ones involved within the space industry anymore. Today we have a whole host of private companies delving into the realms of space. Financiers like Andrew Chanin of ProcureAm agree, where he recently noted to MSNB that “The space industry is one that is still fairly new as far as corporations and the commercial viability of companies in space go.” Let’s take a look at some of the publicly listed space funds and companies…

ThursdayOct 17, 2019 12:31 pm

Public Is Slicing Shares For Company Ownership

Public is an app that’s here to let you buy widely available stocks with minimal hassle. Investors hate it when they can’t own shares of amazing companies because of excessive pricing. For instance, robust stocks like Amazon, Google, Berkshire Hathaway, and other popular and market-moving companies might cost too much for the average investor. So, what’s an investor to do? They can invest in mutual funds, ETFs, or index funds and track specific markets, or devise intriguing portfolios with a simple to use an application like Public. Public is an app that lets investors purchase tiny shares of companies that…

WednesdayOct 16, 2019 11:23 am

A Unique Demonstration For The Hydrogen Automotive Industry

There is fierce competition in the automotive industry between the traditional gas-powered, electric-powered and now hydrogen fuel-based vehicles. Everyone is conflicted over the catalytic electric car company, Tesla, and the electrification of the automotive industry. But Toyota and Hyundai see opportunity elsewhere. Hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicles. And there is a unique demonstration that proves its safe emissions. A Growing Interest Hydrogen Fueled Vehicles Hyundai stepped into the hydrogen industry fairly recently with its Nexo hydrogen fuel-based vehicles. It started with its Hyundai ix35 FCEV in 2001 Tucson FCEV and then other versions in 2005. Further, it released its latest hydrogen-powered…

TuesdayOct 15, 2019 12:17 pm

Fintech Models and Trends in 2019 You Should Know

Fintech, the combination of two words – “finance” and “technology” is the fusion of the two worlds to derive a single infrastructure where financial services are driven by technology. The union of these two worlds has led to a disruption in the financial markets which is evolving at an impressive pace. As reported by McKinsey Panorama, virtually 80 percent of financial institutions have, either as investors or shareholders, entered into strategic partnerships with fintech start-ups. As of last year, global venture capital investments in fintech were totaled to be about $30.8 billion – which is over 1600% increase from $1.8…

TuesdayOct 15, 2019 10:54 am

Xalles Holdings Inc. (XALL) Enters Cryptocurrency Distribution Agreement as Fiat Money Faces Bleak Outlook

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are expected to grow further amid numerous indications of an impending global economic recession Xalles Holdings recently entered a revenue sharing relationship with automated cryptocurrency trading engine ATN Trading Customers can link their Binance or Coinbase accounts to the engine to trade several currencies and will pay a fee only when profit is made Many proponents of cryptocurrency are viewing signs of a possible economic recession as the potential foot in the door for a decentralized financial system, such as bitcoin, to take root. The Chinese yuan is plummeting as the U.S. fuels trade war. The European…

MondayOct 14, 2019 2:03 pm

Wild West Crypto Shrugs Off Volatility with a Tip: Stay Calm and ‘HODL’ On

On the Wild West Crypto Show, where hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates dissect the good, the bad and the ugly in the space, it was mostly good on episode 79, ‘Crypto Market Still Bouncing Around’. Crypto markets are trending upward, but volatility appears to be the status quo. On October 7, 2019, for example, the top five cryptocurrencies – Litecoin, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum and Ripple – went up four percent in aggregate, with Ethereum, the best performer, hitting $180.49 after rising 6.01 percent (http://ccw.fm/jrV88). No doubt, the roller-coaster ride is making some crypto investors nervous, but the two crypto…

MondayOct 14, 2019 11:45 am

Where Does Robinhood Go Now?

Robinhood led the way in zero commission equity trades since 2013. Now, major discount brokerages like Fidelity, Schwab, E-Trade and TD Ameritrade are following suit. These established brand names have large user bases, a wide variety of services, and substantial assets under management. Fidelity has around 20 million accounts (a little more than Coinbase), and Charles Schwab has approximately 10 million user accounts. Meanwhile, Robinhood has less than 6 million accounts as of earlier this year. Traditional established brokerages have a leg up on Robinhood because they provide users with more options that range from bonds to mutual funds, and…

FridayOct 11, 2019 11:19 am

Earn Interest By Holding USDC On Coinbase

On October 2, 2019, leading U.S-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet service, Coinbase officially announced that they would offer qualifying HODLers of USDC with a 1.25% annual percentage yield, with rewards being distributed every month except to New York State residents. Coinbase describes USD Coin as a stablecoin that offers price stability by being backed by a reserve asset. Created by Circle and Coinbase, the CENTRE technology is an open-sourced stablecoin framework and the consortium issued over one billion USD Coins as of early August 2019. Coinbase intends to share the return on users’ USD Coin holdings without having to sell…

ThursdayOct 10, 2019 11:55 am

Is the U.S. Making A Mistake By Not Developing A Government-Backed Crypto Token?

China is in research and development of the Digital RMB, Venezuela has the Petro, and Iran is investing in the development and launch of its own cryptocurrency. In fact, even the EU is tossing around the idea of a digital currency, and there are many more countries looking to digitize their monetary systems – but where is the United States as far as the development and launch of its own crypto token? Wolfgang Koester, Chief Strategy Officer of Kyriba, said that financial analysts must focus on active liquidity management to avoid volatility issues. He cited the example of Chinese Yuans…

WednesdayOct 09, 2019 12:02 pm

How Does Square Work?

In a world where the advantages of running an online business far outweigh the shortcomings, everyone seems to be flocking towards this business model. Even if you are trying to reach the brick-and-mortar market, starting from a virtual space often seems to be the way to go. Knowing how Square works can give you a leg up in your business. Why Square? A virtual marketplace is not just restricted to small businesses with their proverbial doe-eyed aspirations. Multi-million dollar companies also take this route to start with exclusively-online services before taking their operations to pop-up stores and later to retail…