Cryptocurrency has been causing waves in the world of finance since it hit the scene with Bitcoin’s release in 2008. Get the insight on the crypto revolution in the following infographic. Find out what a cryptocurrency is and how it works, all about crypto wallets and how to use crypto, its advantages and risks, ways to trade it and more.
Which country has the most billionaires? By far, the answer is the United States, with 565 billionaires, from Jeff Bezos to Larry Page to Michael Bloomberg. But while the U.S. is the country with the most billionaires, there are plenty of places around the world that are home to some of the wealthiest people. Here’s a list of billionaires by country and where they’re living around the globe.
So what causes financial bubbles? More recent theories on asset bubble formation suggest that they are likely sociologically driven events. While there is no clear agreement on what causes bubbles, there is evidence to suggest that they are not caused by bounded rationality or assumptions about the irrationality of others. This infographic explores a historical timeline of financial bubbles.
The controversial cryptocurrency exchange platform, Bitconnect, which has been flagged by several news sources as a ponzi scheme, has been taken down. Users are unable to cash in on the local BCC tokens, resulting in huge losses for investors. When cryptocurrency turns Ponzi scheme, people can lose everything. Learn more about the rise and fall of Bitconnect in this infographic.
The cryptocurrency world is evolving at a speed that leaves many newcomers lost in a haze of uncertainty. Most people still don’t understand cryptocurrency, even in basic terms like whether you have to pay taxes on it. Learn more about cryptocurrency myths within this infographic from Coin Central.
This infographic from Market Inspector shows where we stand on the road towards a cashless society. Learn more about trends and usage of cash, the future of payments in the UK and much more.
Shepherds Friendly have carried out a survey and collaborated with Dr Becky Spelman to find out more the power that money can hold on our romantic relationships. Take a look at the interesting infographic below, you may learn a thing or two about why you or your partner might behave in a certain way, when dating or in a relationship.
Options are one of the most versatile trading tools available. A trader can use an option in order to limit risk on speculative investments. An option can also be used as a hedge against a declining stock market to limit downside losses. Though trading options can be extremely profitable, a trader must understand that they involve risks and are therefore not suitable for everyone.
The following infographic includes information about the behavior of shoppers and consumers in the UK in terms of contactless cards, with the frequency of contactless card transactions rising. Interestingly despite the increase of frequency, the average order value has decreased as people are much more likely to use the cards for small transactions.
CPF (Central Provident Fund) is a mandatory social security savings scheme funded by contributions from employers and employees in Singapore. The CPF is a key pillar of Singapore’s social security system, and serves to meet Singaporean’s retirement, housing and healthcare needs. There is an average interest rate of 2.5% to 4% annually for those who have CPF account.
