World’s largest wealth fund slashes exposure to emerging markets
The world's biggest sovereign wealth fund is minimizing its position in emerging markets.
According to its finance ministry, Norway's $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund is set to cut down its $300 billion fixed-income portfolio by...
Can bitcoin return to its roots?
Bitcoin underwent a sort of transformation in 2018…
Consider it the awkward teenage years of the burgeoning crypto space.
Cryptos stumbled, struggling to find its place in the world. And regulators, officials and traditional economists didn’t...
Three cannabis trends investors can’t ignore
It doesn't seem that long ago when cannabis was seen merely as the feel-good drug of choice for kids aiming to blow off steam. But over time, after countless studies on the plant, its...
The catalyst that could wake sleeping FX markets
FX markets have been surprisingly calm over the past few years, and it looks like only a crisis might wake the sleeping bear.
This week, the JP Morgan global foreign exchange volatility index fell to...
Hyperinflation hits the U.S. dollar in Venezuela
As Venezuela's embattled government continues its downward spiral, hyperinflation is soaring. And now, not even the U.S. dollar is immune.
Once a prosperous country, Venezuela is suffering from the collapse of its economy amid corruption,...
Currency manipulator designation sends market into a tailspin
In a rare move, the United States Treasury has officially labeled China as a currency manipulator, a move that could have unforeseen impacts on global markets.
The U.S. Treasury Department officially labeled China a currency...
Dollar takes a hit as trade war woes worsen
The U.S. dollar is revealing weakness at the start of the week, as investors bet on a dovish Fed and disappointing financial growth.
The U.S. dollar fell versus all the notable currencies other than the...
What is blockchain technology and why does it matter?
It’s not very often that a truly world-changing invention comes around, something with the potential to transform entire industries. The personal computer, the internet, smartphones; each of these was initially met with resistance –...
Why crypto could spark a financial revolution
Listen, we all know what happened with crypto markets last year…
Investors lost their shirts. There was blood in the streets. Major news outlets declared the death of the space. But you and I both...
Coinbase Custody completes first cold-storage OTC trade
If you're active in the crypto community and have been on Linkedin at any time in the previous year, I am sure you're aware of how much of a 'wild west' the OTC market...
