Archive: China

Central banks around the world are stocking up on gold. And it’s a bad sign for the dollar.
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USA, China Battling for AI Supremacy

By Andy Gordon on March 4, 2019

Artificial intelligence is the next economic and technological battleground. And right now, it’s a two-horse race.
Once upon a time, Andy used to care a lot about where products are made. These days, he’s seeing two diverging trends on product origin - and both are likely to stick around.

What’s the Trade War Really About?

By Adam Sharp on February 15, 2019

Today we look at the ongoing trade war with China and what factors could be driving it behind the scenes.
In this week’s News Fix, we’re covering crypto taxes, the need for startup lawyers and the insanity of keeping track of conflicting marijuana regulations.
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In this week’s Crypto Monitor, Adam Sharp and Vin Narayanan discuss bitcoin whales, Bakkt’s progress, Russian rumors and more.
It’s the end of the year, but the markets aren’t slowing down. Adam Sharp shares the stories he’s watching this week, along with some analysis.

Bitcoin Mining Is Greener Than You Think

By Allison Brickell on December 3, 2018

Bitcoin mining gets a lot of flak for its energy consumption, but a new report finds that it’s actually more environmentally friendly than you might think.

On the Eve of Thanksgiving, Some Food for Thought

By Andy Gordon on November 21, 2018

It’s the day before Thanksgiving, a time for giving thanks and sharing. So here’s some food for thought.
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Crypto Monitor: SEC Hits the “Undo” Button

By Vin Narayanan on August 31, 2018

  Summary What’s going on at the SEC? One day, it’s denying nine bitcoin ETFs. The next day, it’s hitting the “undo” button on the denials. Andy Gordon and Vin Narayanan discuss that, the latest bitcoin news out of China, Nano’s stress test and much more in…
Nearly 60% of high net worth individuals surveyed by Capgemini, a French business consulting corporation, showed interest in investing in cryptocurrency in Q1 of this year. To get an expert’s perspective on the numbers, I’m turning to Andy Gordon.
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Editor’s note: This edition of Crypto Monitor was filmed just before SEC chairman Jay Clayton announced that cryptocurrencies…

Clarity on Crypto’s Biggest Threat: Government

By Adam Sharp on February 16, 2018

The prospect of widespread bans has been a looming threat hanging over the crypto world. For now, that threat has passed.
Though cryptocurrency investing comes with risk, we're in this for the long haul. Instead of impatience and overconfidence, our strategy is predicated on open-mindedness, humility, steadfastness and a long-term outlook.

Bitcoin Passes the Torch to Altcoins

By Adam Sharp on January 26, 2018

Historically, bitcoin has dominated the cryptocurrency market. That’s starting to change. Here’s what it means for investors.