Amazon Just Gave You 500 Coins. Now What? by Rich Smith May 15th 2013 12:53PM If you own an Amazon Kindle Fire, then chances are, today you're 500 richer in Amazon Coin. But is it really worth dealing in this new virtual currency?
8 Ways to Spot Counterfeit Money by 24/7 Wall St. May 3rd 2013 10:30AM The new $100 bill is designed to thwart counterfeiters, but that won't stop them from trying. To protect your wallet, learn the experts' rules for recognizing funny money.
Churchill's Portrait to Grace Britain's New 5 Pound Note by Reuters Apr 26th 2013 7:40AM British officials say wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill's portrait will be featured on a new 5 pound note.
Fitch Downgrades China's Credit Rating on Rising Debt Concerns by Reuters Apr 9th 2013 5:30PM Global ratings agency Fitch cut China's long-term local currency credit rating, citing financial risks from rapid credit expansion alongside the rise of shadow banking...
A Short Guide to Understanding Bitcoin by Dan Newman Apr 8th 2013 4:00PM The bitcoin market is full of risks -- risks that may make bitcoins worth as much as a foil-wrapped piece of chocolate. Here's what to know about this digital currency.
5 Classic Asset Bubbles That Should Make Bitcoin Buyers Beware by Dan Caplinger Apr 4th 2013 11:09AM The value of digital crypto-currency Bitcoin has skyrocketed thanks to eurozone worries. But skeptics say its a bubble destined to pop, much like these five historic bubbles.
Could the U.S. Do Like Cyprus and Seize Bank Deposits? by John Grgurich Apr 3rd 2013 4:30PM Cyprus' attempt to raid insured bank accounts has left a bad taste in the mouths of people around the world, and led some to ask: Could it ever happen here in America?
Dirty Money: Consumers Spend Crumpled Bills Faster, Study Finds by Matt Brownell Apr 2nd 2013 3:33PM A study by Canadian marketing professors finds that people are more quick to spend the crumpled, dirty bills in their wallet -- unless there are other people watching.
Cyprus' President Appoints Judges to Investigate Economic Crash by The Associated Press Apr 2nd 2013 7:16AM Cyprus' president has appointed a panel of three former supreme court judges to investigate how the country ended up nearly bankrupt.
The Resurgent Dollar Could Hurt S&P 500 Earnings by The Associated Press Mar 30th 2013 1:22PM The dollar's rising again, which helps Americans by making imports cheaper and curbing inflation, but it can also hurt U.S. companies that are increasingly reliant on exports.
Bank of Cyprus' Big Depositors to Lose Up to 60% of Savings by The Associated Press Mar 30th 2013 12:10PM Big depositors at Cyprus' largest bank may be forced to accept losses of up to 60 percent, far more than initially estimated, as part of the country's bankruptcy rescue plan.
Cyprus' President Urges Cypriots to 'Share the Burden' by The Associated Press Mar 29th 2013 8:40AM Cyprus' president called on the country to "share the burden" of solving its financial crisis Friday as banks opened for normal business for the second day.
As Cyprus' Woes Deepen, Interest in Bitcoin Soars by David Schepp Mar 28th 2013 3:23PM While Cypriots facing a national banking crisis are eager to get their hands on cold, hard cash, some European investors are betting on the virtual currency known as bitcoin.
