Bitcoin: The Top Performing Currency For a Second Year in a Row

Bitcoin is no stranger to extremes: in each of the last four years, it has been either the best or worst performing currency, with nothing in between. Read more

Most Traded Currencies in 2016

Here are the world’s most traded currencies in 2016 – and the surprisingly low spot in which bitcoin fits into the mix. Read more

The Trump Effect on Currencies

How does the Trump Effect impact currencies? Over the last two months, the peso has lost -13.4% in value, and the Russian ruble has gained 7.7%. Read more

The Global War on Cash

A global push by lawmakers to eliminate the use of physical cash is accelerating. See who’s getting targeted in the War on Cash, and who’s in the crossfire. Read more

The History of Money Explained in One Infographic

The history of money is filled with trial and error. Some experiments, such as precious metals, stood the test of time – while others have crashed and burned. Read more

11 Stunning Visualizations of Gold Show Its Value and Rarity

Gold packs a high amount of value in a tiny package – and these gold cube visualizations help put the value and extreme rarity of gold in perspective. Read more

Chart: How Bitcoin Reached Parity With Gold

After being the top performing currency for the last two years, bitcoin has hit another milestone. This chart plots a short history of the cryptocurrency. Read more

Visualizing the Buying Power of the U.S. Dollar Over the Last Century

A timeline of U.S. monetary history shows the major events, the changing money supply, and the falling buying power of the U.S. dollar over time. Read more

31 Fascinating Facts on the Early History of the U.S. Dollar

Today, the U.S. dollar is an iconic currency familiar to all. But do you know the history of U.S. currency, and events that shaped the dollar we know today? Read more

Chart: The Coin Universe Keeps Expanding

Bitcoin’s rise has been meteoric, but it’s not the only crypto game in town. Investors should be aware of altcoins such as Ethereum, Ripple, and others as well. Read more