On August 11, China’s central banks shocked markets by devaluating the yuan in the biggest move in 20 years. Over one month later, here is the impact. Read more
E-money and Bitcoin are both digital payment mediums, but that is where the similarities end. Find out the differences between the two in this infographic. Read more
The price that investors pay for gold or silver bullion depends on two things: spot price and bullion premiums. How are the premiums calculated? Read more
The Money Project uses rich visuals such as infographics and data visualizations to explore the concept and implications of money. Read more
The U.S. dollar is the dominant reserve currency, making up 64% of global reserves. How did this come to be, and what does the future hold for the dollar? Read more
In a year that the US dollar gained on most currencies, it was the digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin that was the top performer by a significant margin. Read more
Hyperinflation has happened hundreds of times throughout history, but today we present the origins of the world’s most famous case in Germany after WW1. Read more
The oil plunge has wreaked havoc on the Canadian dollar. Now at 13-yr lows and expected to go lower, we explain the relationship between oil and the loonie. Read more
For centuries, humans from all around the world have tried to use different things as money. Here are some of the world’s strangest currencies used so far. Read more
The continuation of our story on Germany’s bout with hyperinflation in the early 1920s. We look at the effects, as well as even worse stories of inflation. Read more