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Analysis, Economy, Game Development, Games, Globalism, Internet, Latest Trend, Science & Technology News, Video Games

Top 20 countries that make up most of the $91.5B global gaming business

October 22, 2015

Only a fraction of the countries in the world make up the bulk of the tons of money spent on video games. The top 20 nations alone will spend $83 billion on video games by the end of 2015, according to intelligence firm Newzoo.

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Analysis, Culture, Economy, Latest Trend, Money Talk, Science & Technology News

Millennials have become the Ben Franklin generation

August 14, 2015

An online financial services start-up, Wealthfront, has squarely and unashamedly targeted Millennial wallets and raised$64 million last month. That’s on top of $35 million that venture firms plowed into the company earlier this year.

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Business, Economy

What $100 is worth in every state

July 21, 2015

According to recent data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, you might consider moving to Mississippi or Arkansas, if you want the most bang for your buck. Continue reading… “What $100 is worth in every state”

Analysis, Business, Entertainment, Money Talk, Music, Science & Technology News

How much major music streaming services pay artists: Infographic

July 20, 2015

Artists have been at odds with streaming music services over the royalties they receive since Spotify arrived on the scene in 2011. And now that Apple Music has entered the music streaming wars, the question of how much each music service pays artists is as rife as ever. But without a clear explanation of who’s paying what, it’s easy to find yourself using Taylor Swift as a barometer of artist fairness.

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Bitcoin, Business, Economy, Internet, Money Talk, Science & Technology News

Silicon Valley and Wall Street converging for a new gold rush called Bitcoin

June 22, 2015

What do you think of Bitcoin? My answer is usually the same: “It’s intellectually interesting, but not really practical.” Continue reading… “Silicon Valley and Wall Street converging for a new gold rush called Bitcoin”

Business, Economy, Future, Money Talk, Science & Technology News

The end of the big banks is coming

June 12, 2015

In the near future, banks will no longer be on street corners or housed in high-rise towers, they will be in our pockets or on our wrists. Continue reading… “The end of the big banks is coming”

Business, Economy, facebook, mobile apps, mobile technology, Money Talk, Social Media

Facebook banking

May 28, 2015

Money, one of the most fundamental mediums that touch every person on the planet, is being changed by technology. The demand for a globally accepted digital currency has been shown by the rise of Bitcoin. Continue reading… “Facebook banking”

Business, Culture, Economy, Health & Fitness, Money Talk, Science & Technology News

Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things

May 13, 2015

Money can make you happier, but after you basic needs are met, it really doesn’t make you much more happier. One of the the biggest questions then is how do we allocate our money, which is (for most of us) a limited resource. Continue reading… “Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things”

Business, Culture, Economy

$1.3 trillion has sneaked out of China over the last 10 years

May 12, 2015

According to a report by Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a financial transparency group, between 2003 and 2012, $1.3 trillion slipped out of mainland China—more than any other developing country. Continue reading… “$1.3 trillion has sneaked out of China over the last 10 years”

Business, Economy, mobile apps, mobile technology

Startups cashing in on the cashless economy

April 6, 2015

We are now at a place in time when electronic payments technologies are accelerating like never before – and now is the moment for start-ups to break-through. Continue reading… “Startups cashing in on the cashless economy”

Business, Economy, Money Talk

Income gap between bosses and workers getting bigger

March 23, 2015

With the size of Wall Street bonuses commonly being compared against the median household income, income inequality has quickly become a hot-button political issue in the United States. Continue reading… “Income gap between bosses and workers getting bigger”