Crypto: the Christmas present that keeps on giving
The 300% surge in the price of bitcoin has spectacularly rewarded investors who rode the wave of the nail-biting 10-month rally that started in March last year. This time round, the pundits were spot on – early in the year, many predicted a breakthrough the $20,000...
What determines the value of a currency?
Most people only care about the value of their home currency when they are about to go on a cross-border vacation. However, the importance of a currency's strength extends way beyond holiday buying power. All citizens benefit if their currency is respected on the...
The Rand: no fairy tale but you can choose the ending
If you want examples of how politics, environmental issues and governance affects currency markets, you need to look no further than 2020. Few currencies have escaped the impact of the Covid- 19 pandemic and the effects of one of the most tumultuous US presidential...
You won’t mind missing your stop on these luxurious trains
"If a train is large and comfortable, you don't even need a destination" wrote Paul Theroux in his book "The Great Railway Bazaar". He showed the marvellous adventures that could be had by some spectacular train journeys. The art and luxury of traveling are often lost...
Will stablecoins define the future of digital currencies?
The widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies is still relatively slow, but market acceptance of these nascent currencies is growing, especially in terms of regulators creating frameworks within which they can operate. The jury is still out on the numbers, but it is...
The Origins of the Dollar
Have you ever wondered why so many countries use the dollar as their currency name? Contrary to common belief, America was not the first country to adopt the dollar moniker, in fact, the currency name originated in small town called Sankt Joachimsthal in Bohemia (Now...
Test your limits in the car of your dreams.
When it comes to extreme sports, auto racing is high on the list of adrenaline-inducing activities. Whether you’re watching NASCAR, Formula One or the legendary Dakar Rally, these races are guaranteed to get you sitting on the edge of your seats. While being a...
