Curated Video
Paying for the Civil War
It cost the equivalent of billions of dollars in today’s money, and left the US government crippled with debt. But how, exactly, did America pay for the Civil War?
Institute for New Economic Thinking
China Goes for Gold?
In part 1 of INET's interview with David Hale, he discusses how China is positioning the RMB as a possible reserve currency by buying gold, and what this means for the dollar and the euro
Makematic
Pieces of Eight
In this video, viewers will learn the story behind pieces of eight, the Spanish coins that we most associate with pirates!
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Yide Qiao: Reminbi Liberalization and China's Economic Challenges
The recent events in the Ukraine and Russia have exposed the fragility of emerging markets around the world. Yet, as important as these events are from a geopolitical perspective, looking at the global economy China is still what matters...
Jabzy
Brief history of China's money - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about China's money
History Hit
Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet: The limits of Ottoman expansion
Why did the Ottoman empire stop expanding? Ottoman Empire with Kate Fleet, Part 5
Blockchain Central
How to Profit from an ICO? | Blockchain Central
Today on 'Blockchain Central': What is an Initial Coin Offering (in short: ICO), how exactly does the ICO work and how can you profit from it, if at all?
Blockchain Central
ICON Republic Is Ready To Take Over The Crypto World | Blockchain Central
This week on Blockchain Central: we'll talk about ICON, that works similarly to a federal government and has a potential to become the largest decentralized networks in the world.
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The Wall Street Journal
Building Out the Blockchain
Ripple Chief Technology Officer Stefan Thomas joins Bitpesa Founder and CEO Elizabeth Rossiello to discuss the future of blockchain and cryptocurrencies with WSJ Global Markets Reporter Steven Russolillo at the WSJ D.Live conference in...
Curated Video
Understanding Exchange Rates
The video provides an overview of exchange rates and their importance in the global economy. The video also delves into the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on a country's competitiveness in terms of trade, and how a fixed vs....
The Wall Street Journal
Up For Sale: Your DNA Data
Should regular people make money by sharing their genomic data? Two founders that run DNA data sharing platforms explain their business models and what exactly is being shared.
Blockchain Central
DApps on Bitcoin Blockchain?
This week on Blockchain Central: we’ll take a closer look at Qtum, a unique blockchain that attempts to link existing crypto currencies and make them interchangeable.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Carl-Ludwig Holtfrerich: Optimal Currency Areas and Governance - The Challenge of Europe (1/8)
Carl-Ludwig Holtfrerich compares the current Euro crisis with the US debt crisis in the 1840s, when the US had a common currency and a fully-fledged central government, and nine out of 27 US states defaulted. That crisis, he says, did...
Curated Video
The Ancient Influence of Barley: From Beer to Religion
This video explores the significant impact of barley on ancient civilizations and its enduring influence in modern times. From its role in the invention of beer to its use as currency, measurement, and religious symbolism, barley has...
Financial Times
Get used to Mexican peso volatility
Dollar weakness, global growth and oil’s rise are great for emerging markets, but Mexico is beginning to look like a worry, warns the FT's Roger Blitz.
Financial Times
Why the renminbi is caught in the US-China trade battle
The FT's James Kynge explains how the battle with China over trade is affecting the value of the renminbi, potentially leading to a currency war.
Curated Video
Properties of Nickel: From Coins to Alloys and Beyond
Explore the fascinating properties and uses of nickel. From its historical significance as a coinage metal to its role in alloys like stainless steel and permanent magnets, nickel proves to be a versatile element. We also learn about its...
Blockchain Central
Can You Earn on 51% Attacks? | Blockchain Central
This week on Blockchain Central: we will talk about how 51% attacks work and who could do them. We will also explain the problem of double-spending and how it can be exploited in attacks.
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Blockchain Central
Petro and Its Controversies | Blockchain Central
This week on Blockchain Central: we will discuss the Petro - a cryptocurrency issued by the government of Venezuela which is supposed to be backed by oil. But is it something that really can raise the economy of Venezuela to the new...
PBS
Six Historically True Facts about Money
Money isn't actually valuable. It's just pieces of metal, pieces of paper, or more recently, computer code. So how did money come to be such a driving force of modern life?
Blockchain Central
Bitcoin Prices Go Crazy in This Country! | Blockchain Central
This week on Blockchain Central: we will find out why bitcoin prices in some countries are so different compared to the rest of the world and explore if there's an opportunity to make money on it.
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Institute for New Economic Thinking
Who Stole Ireland's Pot of Gold
Banking crises come and go, but they become exceptionally complicated matters when the affected country is non-sovereign in the sense that it does not issue its own currency. This is essentially the problem faced by Ireland, which was...
Curated Video
The Importance and Uses of Tin
This video provides an overview of the importance and uses of tin throughout history. It explains how tin is used in alloys like bronze and pewter, as well as its role in soldering and plating. The video also touches on the significance...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Ukraine & the Future of Europe: Financial crisis insights
What shocks affected the Ukraine? Why should the IMF step in to help stabilize the Ukraine? Ukraine & the Future of Europe, Part 3