Play-to-earn crypto games have exploded onto the scene and are shaking up gaming business models. Here’s how they work, and where the value comes from for investors.

Axie Infinity media kit Value for play-to-earn crypto games comes from a variety of sources, not just one thing. A game’s popularity and demand for its underlying crypto token are all part of the equation, along with transaction fees. Such a business model relies on a constant new flow of players entering the ecosystem and… Continue reading Play-to-earn crypto games have exploded onto the scene and are shaking up gaming business models. Here’s how they work, and where the value comes from for investors.

Investors trying to navigate tech volatility should focus on the ‘ABCs’: AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says UBS

Tech volatility should prompt investors to focus on the ABCs of the sector – AI, big data and cybersecurity stocks, says UBS.  Those themes within tech offer high-potential, long-term growth, said the global wealth manager. The Nasdaq Composite has dropped into a correction, down more than 10% from its all-time high.   Investors should adopt a… Continue reading Investors trying to navigate tech volatility should focus on the ‘ABCs’: AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says UBS

Investors trying to navigate tech volatility should focus on the ‘ABCs’ – AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says UBS

Morsa Images/Getty Images Tech volatility should prompt investors to focus on the ABCs of the sector – AI, big data and cybersecurity stocks, says UBS.  Those themes within tech offer high-potential, long-term growth, said the global wealth manager. The Nasdaq Composite has dropped into a correction, down more than 10% from its all-time high.   Investors… Continue reading Investors trying to navigate tech volatility should focus on the ‘ABCs’ – AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says UBS

Here’s why experts say the crypto market will be just fine despite a possible Russian ban on everything from mining to trading

When the central bank of Russia proposed a sweeping ban Thursday on crypto activity, digital assets barely skipped a beat.  Bitcoin even rose around 5% at one point during New York trading hours.  “There are bigger concerns right now in crypto right now,” Chris Vecchio of DailyFX told Insider. Sign up here for our daily… Continue reading Here’s why experts say the crypto market will be just fine despite a possible Russian ban on everything from mining to trading

The frantic metaverse land grab is likely to persist in 2022 as investors realize virtual real estate equals cash, predictive analytics firm says

Interest in metaverse land sales and rentals is going to continue to surge this year, NWO.ai said. The AI firm said online conversations around metaverse real estate have been robust. “The hype has the numbers to back it up: over $100 million has already been spent on metaverse land plots,” NWO said. Sign up here… Continue reading The frantic metaverse land grab is likely to persist in 2022 as investors realize virtual real estate equals cash, predictive analytics firm says

The Fed is poised to hike interest rates this year. Warren Buffett has compared rates to gravity — and said they ‘power everything in the economic universe’

Warren Buffett.REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan The Federal Reserve is poised to hike interest rates in a bid to curb inflation this year. Warren Buffett has emphasized the critical importance of rates in valuing assets. The investor compared interest rates to gravity, and recommended ignoring predictions about them. Sign up here for our daily newsletter, 10 Things… Continue reading The Fed is poised to hike interest rates this year. Warren Buffett has compared rates to gravity — and said they ‘power everything in the economic universe’

Forget a bitcoin winter — a crypto ‘ice age’ might be coming as the Fed ends the easy-money era

A crypto “ice age” might be coming as the Fed slashes its support for markets and the economy. Crypto prices have slumped, with bitcoin tumbling to a six-month low below $38,000 on Friday. With the Fed hiking interest rates, and nagging questions about regulation and the technology, the outlook could be bleak. Things are getting… Continue reading Forget a bitcoin winter — a crypto ‘ice age’ might be coming as the Fed ends the easy-money era

Investing legend Jeremy Grantham says market speculation has already peaked —and warns the S&P 500 could plunge 44% despite the Fed’s best efforts

Jeremy Grantham says the speculative boom in meme stocks and crypto has already peaked. The GMO cofounder warned the S&P 500 could plummet another 44% despite the Fed’s best efforts. Grantham said the recent rise in blue-chip stocks and decline in risk assets was a huge red flag. Sign up here for our daily newsletter,… Continue reading Investing legend Jeremy Grantham says market speculation has already peaked —and warns the S&P 500 could plunge 44% despite the Fed’s best efforts