Worklife
Learn about how you can achieve a better work-life balance, and check out the latest news about the world of work, including advancements on ideas like the four-day work week and universal basic income.
Trump policies unlikely to end sustainable-investing trend
The Trump era could hinder the performance of some mutual funds that focus on sustainable investing in the short term, but it won’t put the brakes on the booming trend of investing based on environmental, governance and social factors. Responsible or sustainable investing, or investing in Read More...
The blockchain's emerging role in sustainability
Picture, if you will, a tracking system that discreetly verifies the provenance of products as they move across a supply chain — sending proactive alerts about unexpected detours that could signal potential tampering or environmental conditions that might pose safety issues. Did we mention Read More...
7 industries that will be disrupted by blockchain technology
Born in Satoshi Nakamoto’s mind, blockchain technology allows peer-to-peer networks to be created, without the use of a third-party centralized coordinators. Creating a decentralized digital ledger that records data over time, which cannot be deleted and is publicly available, can change the Read More...
Bitcoin helped a home buyer make a $1.3 million profit off his home purchase
Sometimes, making a payment results in a big payday — for you. At least, if you’re making that payment with a volatile cryptocurrency that has a tendency to undergo rather large swings in worth. One bitcoin enthusiast managed to luck into not only a new house, but a $1.3 million profit Read More...
Crowdfunding and blockchain: A perfect match?
In the last few years, sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have revolutionized the world for startups. Ideas that didn't have mainstream business appeal were not only getting off the ground, but flourishing. Blockchain crowdfunding might just be the next step in startup evolution, helping Read More...
Uber passes Starbucks as business travelers' no. 1 expense
A new study found that 6 percent of all business travel transactions in 2016 were with Uber, making the ridesharing company the most common expense, in terms of transactions. Uber grabbed the honor from Starbucks, which remains the most popular meal expense. Certify, a provider of travel and Read More...
The US can learn from India's move towards a cashless society
Published Silicon Valley fancies itself the global leader in innovation. Its leaders hype technologies such as bitcoin and blockchain, which some claim are the greatest inventions since the Internet. They are so complex that only a few mathematicians can understand them, and they require massive Read More...
Crowdfunding brings business innovation to underserved regions
Historically, funding for startups comes from venture capitalists. And for efficiency reasons that leads to concentration: Venture capitalists and startups tend to be in the same places. As a result, large regions of society lack the fresh energy and job creation that business innovation brings. Read More...
New Spanish exchange converts bitcoin and fiat currencies at 7,000 ATM’s
HolyTransaction Trade is a new universal cryptocurrency wallet in Spain that enables bitcoin and Euro instant conversions. Within Spain’s 7,000 ATMs, a person can convert their bitcoin into fiat currencies and vice versa, helping to push the country into the digital world. HolyTransaction has Read More...
Amazon says it will start accepting food stamps soon
Starting this summer, seven online food retailers, including Amazon and FreshDirect, will start accepting food stamps from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Other participating retailers include Safeway, ShopRite, Hy-Vee, Hart's Local Grocers, and Dash's Market. The two-year Read More...