The Currency Scene

Is Gold Really A Safe Investment?

: Written by: The Lowell Sun; Category: Markets & Metals

Gold has long been considered a safe haven for investors who wish to insulate themselves from the whims and fancies of the volatile markets of both stocks and bonds. True? Or just another myth promoted by hype-sters who would just love to sell you... well... some gold! Martin Krikorian breaks down the myth with a practical look at the real value of gold.

How Fraud Victims 'Punish' Their Banks

: Written by: Bankinfo Security; Category: Banking

Would you leave a bank after an unauthorized charge on a credit card or a strange debit from an account? It's a question for financial institutions evaluating the impact of a security breach.

A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers suggests that some customers will, in fact, leave even if they receive quick refunds of losses due to fraud. The study is one of only a few correlating the impact of a fraud incident on customer loyalty.

How Smartphones are Disrupting Traditional Branch Banking

: Written by: Matthew S Daye; Category: Banking

According to a recent study completed by Javelin Strategy & Research (javelinstrategy.com) the banking system in the US has reached a crucial turning point. Now the number of customers performing banking services through a mobile device exceeds both in-bank branch visits and computer online access.

Why Africa's mobile money revolution can reduce poverty

: Written by: Nation; Category: Mobile Banking

When farmer Isaac Tondo fell on lean times in Liberia's long rainy season, his brother in the capital sent 8,000 Liberian dollars (US$87) to his Lonestar mobile money account, ensuring his children's school fees would still be paid.

Three Reasons Why Bitcoin is Popular with Online Gaming and Gambling Communities

: Written by: The Merkle; Category: Digital Currency

Bitcoin is one of the world’s most popular crypto-currencies, and there is still a lot of interest and optimism in developing the virtual currency further despite the number of challenges it has faced recently.

How Not to Lose Your Bitcoin

: Written by: Coindesk; Category: Digital Currency

After the price surges of bitocin back in 2017 bitcoin is on everyone's mind! Are you surprised by how much your bitcoin may be worth even today? Don't let that surprise turn to dismay by losing it. Now is the perfect time to take a few basic precautions to keep your cryptocurrency secure.

Here are 8 do-it-yourself tips to help you improve your security: