Russian Use of Cryptocurrencies to Bypass Sanctions
As Russia invades Ukraine the West is imposing punitive sanctions on Russian banks and on the ability of Russian oligarchs to transfer money internationally. We suspect that there will be Russian use of cryptocurrencies to bypass sanctions by the US, EU, and others. Will this tactic work? Will it affect the values of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin?
Ukraine Crisis and Actions of the Fed
The Fed has announced that it expects to raise interest rates and finish its bond purchases in March. Now the question is how the Ukraine crisis and actions of the Fed will relate to each other.
Cryptocurrencies as Safe Haven Investments
Today there is a new option when a crisis threatens, cryptocurrencies as safe haven investments.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Web3
We would like to look at the benefits and drawbacks of web3, the mixture of internet and blockchain.
Timing Your Investments in 2022
If that is the case, timing your investments in 2022 will be a matter of sitting on cash and waiting.
Are Crypto Investments Inflation Proof?
The argument can be made that today a better choice than gold for fighting inflation is cryptocurrency. While central banks like the Federal Reserve can print money, major cryptocurrencies have either capped their circulation growth or fixed the number of coins that can be produced. So, are crypto investments inflation proof and a good way to guard and grow your wealth as inflation soars?
Are Airline Mergers Investment Opportunities?
Frontier Airlines announced that it plans to buy Spirit Air. This announcement immediately raised concerns about antitrust actions by the Biden administration. Our first thought was this. Are airline mergers investment opportunities?