Explore what currency is, its significance in global trade, various types, and its relationship with money. Learn about traditional and virtual currencies.

Understand the key distinctions between hard money and soft money in currency and political contributions, including their roles in elections and financial services.

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Figuring out how much money is out there in the world is a tricky business. Money isn’t just the cash you see in your wallet; ...

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After the U.K. recently voted to leave the European Union, Brexit spurred many Americans into suddenly considering the value of the U.S. dollar. Too often, however, even experienced travelers don’t ...

Digital currencies, including cryptocurrencies, reduce transaction times and costs by eliminating intermediaries. Investing in cryptocurrencies offers high returns but includes risks like hacking and ...

Shorting a currency is usually done in response to a bearish market view on that currency’s exchange rate. In general, shorting currency involves opening a new position by selling one currency and ...

The messaging service WhatsApp said this week it is piloting a new feature that allows U.S. users to send money without paying fees, using cryptocurrency. The new payment service marks yet another ...

Humans have been using gold as a store of value for millennia. The earliest pure gold coins date to about 560 B.C. in what is now Turkey. Gold coins proliferated for many reasons: The metal is shiny, ...

Louisiana House Bill 386 proposes making gold and silver official currency in the state. The bill defines key terms related to precious metals and currency and outlines the Louisiana State Treasurer's ...