On the darker end of the spectrum, America has always been associated with gun violence. Historically even, the nation would not have started without gun violence. But in the course of 24 hours, millions of my fellow citizens have witnessed something unprecedented:...
Anyone alive today knows that things are changing rapidly and faster than at any other time in human history. Software is replacing manual tasks, creating technological employment and wider margins for multinational corporations. These changes are making it harder...
Recently, the U.S. Federal Reserve generated headlines when it announced a rate cut to benchmark interest rates. This was the first time since the Great Recession that the central bank made such a move. Although surface-level metrics such as low unemployment and...
It’s sad to say, but most folks aren’t prepared for financial problems. Crush the Street readers tend to be independent thinkers and ahead of the pack, but the masses aren’t predominantly savers, investors, or survivalists – indeed, one has to wonder whether they...
Regulators Want to Be Their Own Bank? No, They Want Your Data! News has emerged that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is planning on expanding its understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies by running nodes on the Bitcoin,...
On the last day of July, the Federal Reserve generated headlines after announcing an interest rate cut. It’s the first such move since 2008 when the central bank really had no choice. During that awful period, the global financial system was on the brink of collapse....