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Blockchain technology is still at its infancy when it comes to information. Current research and case studies on the Blockchain technology mirrors the very initial implementation of the technology and its feasibility. It is this implementation that has brought about changes in segments and processes that are within the financial institutions. It is the time we began to appreciate the contributions of Blockchain technology that has been very instrumental in powering the digital currency Bitcoin.

This is the ultimate beginner’s guide that breaks down the intimidating world of the stock market into easy-to-follow steps, real-world strategies, and confidence-boosting knowledge anyone can understand. Whether you're tired of watching others build wealth or afraid of making the wrong investment move, Stock Market 101 is the straightforward, no-fluff guide that shows you exactly how to get started—even if you’ve never invested a dollar before.

In his top-rated book Buyable, best-selling author, successful entrepreneur with an exit, and sought-after consultant Steve Preda will show you how to turn your business into a valuable asset. You’ll create a buyable business even if you have no plan to sell it. Why? Because your business will work for you with very little effort, supervision, and stress from you.

Hype Machine: How Greed, Fear and Free Money Crashed Crypto is the definitive take on the crypto boom and bust of the last half-decade. Expansive, compelling, nuanced and eminently entertaining, it explains and de-mystifies the cult of crypto by following the trajectory of its most enigmatic and magnetic of participants, Sam Bankman-Fried. Financial Times journalist Joshua Oliver introduces listeners to the people and ideas that made SBF's remarkable trajectory happen and reveals the hype machine that allowed him to flourish.

As venture capitalist Alexandre Lazarow shows in this insightful and instructive book, this Silicon Valley "gospel" is due for a refresh - and it comes from what he calls the "frontier", the growing constellation of startup ecosystems, outside of the Valley and other major economic centers, that now stretches across the globe. The frontier is a truly different world where startups often must cope with political or economic instability and lack of infrastructure, and where there might be little or no access to angel investors, venture capitalists, or experienced employee pools.

The financial services industry is being transformed by heightened regulation, technological disruption, and changing demographics. These structural forces have lowered barriers to entry, increasing competition from within and outside the industry, in the form of entrepreneurial fintech start-ups to large, non-financial technology-based companies.

Can You Preserve Your Farm’s Future in This Unpredictable World? Farming isn’t just work; it’s an identity, a way of life rooted in the soil, passed down from one generation’s calloused hands to the next. But today, that legacy is under siege: rising costs, volatile markets, a climate more unpredictable than ever… Yet, the way most farmers finance their operations hasn’t evolved in a century. Traditional financing keeps you boxed in, dependent on someone else’s rules, when what you need most is control. Here’s the twist: you already know how to sustain what matters.

Die westliche Welt hat gelernt, die Staatsschulden zu lieben. Im Kampf gegen die große Finanzkrise und in der Pandemie wurden riesige Haushaltsdefizite zur Normalität. Der von den USA, Europa und Japan aufgetürmte Schuldenberg ist heute in Relation zur Wirtschaftskraft so hoch wie kurz nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Doch die Ära, in der sich Staaten nahezu gratis verschulden konnten, ist vorüber. Die Zinsverpflichtungen steigen rasch. Viele Länder – vorneweg die USA unter Donald Trump – steuern auf eine schwere Finanzkrise zu.

Dans son livre de référence, L'investisseur intelligent, Benjamin Graham développe sa philosophie de l'investissement « dans la valeur ». Ce livre explique aussi pourquoi rencontrer le succès en Bourse ne coule pas de source. Il explique les grands principes de la sélection de titres en mettant l'accent sur les avantages de la simplicité en gestion de portefeuilles.

Tired of climbing the corporate ladder only to find it's leaning against the wrong wall? You're not alone. After years in healthcare leadership, Dr. Lisa Piercey faced this same crossroads and discovered a powerful alternative to the startup grind.

A groundbreaking mathematician presents a new model for understanding financial markets. Benoit B. Mandelbrot, one of the century's most influential mathematicians, is world-famous for making mathematical sense of a fact everybody knows but that geometers from Euclid on down had never...

If your goal is to navigate the private equity landscape successfully, you'll find this book packed with practical advice and strategies to make informed decisions at every stage of the process. This book offers a refreshingly honest and practical perspective on private equity partnerships. Its commitment to value and results can transform your thinking about your business's future.

Kann eine mächtige Nation wie die USA pleite gehen? Bedrohen hohe Schulden weltweit unser kollektives Wohlergehen? Ray Dalio, New-York-Times-Bestsellerautor und einer der größten Investoren unserer Zeit, erläutert die Gründe für seine Befürchtungen und liefert eine Blaupause, um die aktuelle Situation besser verstehen und entsprechend handeln zu können. Dalio wurde zum führenden Global-Macro-Investor, indem er die Muster der Geschichte studierte und unkonventionelle Perspektiven auf das entwickelte, was heute an den Märkten passiert.

The global movement that ignited a revolution is now an audiobook! In Show Her the Money, award-winning producer Catherine Gray takes you behind the scenes of the groundbreaking documentary that exposed the staggering funding gap women face-and the unstoppable trailblazers closing it. With honesty and passion, Gray shares her personal journey of bringing this film to life, alongside the powerful personal stories of over 30 extraordinary individuals who made it possible.

Are you ready to take your business to new heights, but struggling to secure the funding you need? Look no further! In Unlocking Unlimited Funding, renowned expert Nick Billions shares a game-changing framework that has already helped countless entrepreneurs secure more than $10 million in funding over the last 12 years.

Learn what accountants know, what they claim they know, and what they don’t know but claim they know. I have taught this to over 1,600 accountants and attorneys during more than 60 seminars and in my business fraud course at UCLA Business Extension.

O Brasil está mudando de forma silenciosa. A globalização e massificação da tecnologia abrem oportunidades para novos negócios e para a transformação de empresários em empreendedores. Startups e corporações que perceberam esse movimento moldam a nova economia, mas a grande maioria das empresas tradicionais permanece estática, vivendo do passado. O Brasil antigo permitia a perpetuação de serviços ruins e resultados artificiais. Agora, a dinâmica é outra.

Treasury sits in a unique position in the organization, and excelling as treasurer requires unique strategy and the proper mindset across multiple areas. With insights covering everything from important steps for the new treasurer to leading practices for securing resources, overcoming blind spots, staff development, metrics, technology, working capital, and more, the Guide to Excellence in Treasury eBook offers strategies and fine-tuned approaches to major areas of challenge for treasurers.

Author William Lin spent over a decade in venture capital, starting in an entry-level position, helping to start a leading VC firm from scratch, and eventually becoming managing partner. In The VC Field Guide, Lin shares his unique framework, the Venture Capital Investment Framework, to help any venture capitalist, entrepreneur, or investor make better startup investment decisions, quicker. Lin delivers an incisive and practical handbook for the world of venture capital.

Practical Portfolio Performance Measurement and Attribution is a comprehensive reference and guide to the use and calculation of performance returns in the investment decision process. Focusing on real-world application rather than academic theory, this highly practical book helps asset managers and investors determine return on assets, analyze portfolio behavior and improve performance. Author Carl R. Bacon clearly describes each of the methodologies used by performance analysts in today's financial environment.