No one knows. Actually, someone knows but the wizard has yet to come out from behind the curtain. The digital currency appeared seemingly overnight out of the hands of someone named Satoshi Nakamoto. The Bitcoin whitepaper, titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,” was published by Satoshi Nakamoto in October…
A simple definition; Bitcoin halving refers to the process by which the reward for mining new blocks on the Bitcoin blockchain is reduced by half. This event occurs approximately every four years or after every 210,000 blocks have been mined. The purpose of halving is to control the supply of…
Major U.S. Stock Indexes: A Wider Market Rally in July The recent market rally in July showcased signs of expansion, with underappreciated sectors like industrials and transports drawing the attention of eager buyers. Throughout the month, buyers remained consistent, resulting in three consecutive weeks of gains for the S&P 500…
Solid-state batteries are a promising new technology that could revolutionize the automotive industry by enabling longer range, faster charging times, and improved safety (less combustible) compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. While solid-state batteries are still in the early stages of development, there are a few startups that are close to…
A few words about the financial benefits and pitfalls of 4%+ interest rates and an increasing Federal Funds rate? That depends on the context and the specific markets involved. However, in general, a 4%+ interest rate can have various impacts on different aspects of the economy, including: Borrowing and lending:…
