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Borrowing against a share portfolio is common, and most of that borrowing gives the lender a claim on more than the shares. In the US alone, brokerage customers owed US$1.48 trillion in their margin accounts…
Kalshi’s risk-based margin proposal could free up a large share of the capital institutions now tied up in event contracts. It would also bring something new to these markets: the margin call. Most regulated event…
While a crypto debit card makes your digital assets instantly spendable, the day-to-day user experience varies wildly by provider. Everything from hidden transaction fees and supported blockchains to asset storage rules will dictate how useful…
The forex market is the world’s largest and most liquid financial market. According to the Bank for International Settlements, average daily foreign exchange turnover reached approximately $9.5 trillion in April 2025, up from $7.5 trillion…
When launching a neobank, the app is what clients see, but it’s not the most vital feature. Behind it sits a partner bank that holds the deposits, a ledger that must match that bank’s records…
Among cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin reigns as the undisputed king. But there are a number of lesser-known alternatives on offer, too, and among these so-called “alt-coins”, Ethereum is well worth considering. Let’s take a closer look at…
A phone is useful for checking an open currency position, but not every trading app serves the same purpose. Some are built to execute orders; others are better at identifying price levels, comparing indicators or…
Benjamin Franklin said that nothing in this world is certain except death and taxes. However, investors have proved him wrong because there are ways to ensure that you do not pay taxes and still be…
Small business owners shopping for working capital usually run into one of two bad experiences. Walk into a traditional commercial bank, and you are treated to weeks of silence followed by a polite rejection letter…