All bets are on
It’s almost clichéd to state that we live in disruptive times; disruption has in fact become the moniker of the 21st century. In a short 20 years we have watched, and largely benefited from entire industries being upended by technology. The last decade in particular...
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...
Will Cryptocurrencies ever fully replace traditional currencies?
Ten years have passed since Bitcoin made it onto the radar of investors, tech geeks, and nervous regulators. While it fights its way into the money mainstream, thousands of other alternative currencies have joined the march. There are now over 5,500 cryptocurrencies...
Dining in a socially distanced world
Hospitality is one of many industries that is experiencing financial hardship from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. As lockdown restrictions begin to ease in many parts of the world, independent restauranteurs and larger luxury chains face the daunting task of...
Could the dollar be removed as the reserve currency?
The world’s economic and political landscape has experienced some serious disruption in the last year. We have been dealing with tumultuous Brexit negotiations, BLM protests, the Hong Kong/ China fall out and the Covid-19 pandemic. Geopolitical events significantly...
Are we heading for a totally cashless world?
Nothing beats the surprise of finding forgotten cash in a coat you haven’t worn for a while. Whether it’s ten or fifty dollars, you somehow feel a little richer. Finding forgotten banknotes in your pockets may however be lost forever, as we inch towards a cashless...
