Non-Fungible Token, NFT, Collectibles Explained
A huge craze in buying digital collectibles called Non-Fungible Token, NFTs, is sweeping the world with some collectors paying out millions for the privilege of
Fed Say BITCOIN Like Gold – Is it too late to buy?
Fed Powell say Bitcoin is Gold like . It’s not currency and isn’t a threat to the dollar Related Information Below is a list of
Foreign Exchange Money Transfers For Expats
With bank transfer charges, currency fluctuations and a myriad of ways to manage expat finances, dealing with foreign exchange and money transfers across borders can
Currency Exchange For Expats Explained
The cost of changing pounds into foreign currency can make a big difference to expat spending power. Worst hit are expats on fixed incomes tied
Facebook Waters Down Libra Crypto In Face Of Backlash
Facebook and a host of other high-profile companies have ditched plans to introduce a global digital currency. The plan announced in June last year was
Brexit Deal? What happens to the pound?
There’s growing optimism that the Brexit deadlock is about to be broken. How will the pound – described as the Brexit Bellwether – respond? Will
G7 Scrutiny Tips The Balance For Backers Of Facebook’s Libra
It’s crunch time for Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project as all but one major payment provider has dropped out of the consortium to bring banking to
PayPal Drops Out Of Facebook’s Libra Consortium
PayPal has pulled the plug on joining the Libra cryptocurrency cartel headed by Facebook. The international payments platform has pulled out of the project in
Argentina Slaps Currency Restrictions On The Peso
Argentina is attempting to stave off a deepening financial crisis by imposing strict currency controls on the peso. Foreign currency exchange is being tightened and
The World’s First Sovereign Cryptocurrency Explained
Marshall Islands minister David Paul has explained why the small Pacific country is switching to cryptocurrency. The Marshall Islands currency is pegged to the US
How Does Your Currency Fare In Burgernomics?
Burgernomics is a fun way of comparing currencies around the world by taking the cost of a typical Big Mac burger against the price of
Pound Sinks On Brexit Battering Triggered By No Deal Threats
The long-suffering Pound is still taking a Brexit battering as Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatens Britain will leave the European Union come what may on
Crypto Critics Blasted As Blinkered And Delusional
US lawmakers are out of touch with cryptocurrency as the future of money and delusional about with their thinking that digital cash is just a
Countries Where Sterling’s Not Taking A Pounding
The value of the British Pound has steadily dropped in the past three months, impacting expat spending power. At the start of May, the exchange
Cryptos Can’t Bank On US Support, Warns Trump
US President Donald Trump has fired a warning shot across the bows of any cryptocurrency enterprise thinking about taking on the US dollar. In one
Tax And Legal Hurdles For Facebook’s Libra Roll-Out
Facebook’s plans to roll out the cryptocurrency Libra around the world could be halted in their tracks by tax and legal rules. Lawyers have pointed
Bitcoin Smashes $11,000 Ceiling As Price Doubles
Bitcoin has burst through the $11,000 ceiling to hit the highest price in 17 months – and promises to surge even higher. Current trading sets
Weak Euro Boost Spending Power For British Expats
The spending power of expats living in the European Union is improving due to a steady weakening euro. In the past year, 11 eurozone cities
Bitcoin Boosted By Boris Brexit Factor
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could receive a boost from Boris Johnson winning the key to the door of 10 Downing Street. Johnson has one hand
Shoppers Are Losing Contact With Their Cash
Contactless smartphone payments are becoming more popular and threaten to replace cash soon. The number of contactless payments doubled last year while cash withdrawals plummeted