The World Market Update
The World Market Update is a labor of love, written and curated by Douglas Tengdin, CFA, the Managing Director and Founder of World Market Advisors. It is not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security or investment. Everything posted on this site is put here with the explicit understanding that investing – like law, medicine, engineering, or any other profession – must be tailored to fit your particular needs and circumstances. If you need specific investing advice, please consult a professional.
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Cyber Chickens
Are you playing “chicken” with your computer? Photo: ILRI. Source: Flikr. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Lots of people are playing “chicken” online, hoping that the hackers don’t find them. But cyber-criminals are everywhere. It’s not just banks [...]
Shakespeare and Bitcoin
What would Shakespeare think about cryptocurrencies? Public Domain. Source: Wikipedia Shakespeare was a keen observer of human nature. From Hamlet to Macbeth to The Tempest, he spins stories of self-deception, overgrown ambition, and illusions. In his [...]
Beyond Bitcoin
What is Decentralized Finance? Photo: David Mark. Source: Pixabay. When I first tried to understand the practical implications of digital currencies, it made my head spin. The most basic discussion quickly descended into a babble of [...]