How to Play Poker (The Basics) Playing poker is one of the most popular games played in casinos around the world and has been for many years. Dating back to the sixteenth century, poker has come a long way since then but the basic premises have not changed. https://www.history.com/news/where-did-poker-originate Learning how to play poker, while not difficult, can seem somewhat daunting since there are so many different rules, hands, and varieties of games. Taking in some of…
Tesla Sells 75% of its Bitcoin and Elon Cancels Twitter Deal During the week of July 17th, Bitcoin HODLers everywhere rejoiced as Bitcoin finally began to rally after about a month of staying around it’s $20,000 slump. But, during the brief spike, many companies began to sell their Bitcoin, and Tesla was rumored to be one of them. Wondering what this Bitcoin sale means for the market? Read on to learn more about Tesla, their Bitcoin holdings, and future predictions regarding…
The US Dollar Will No Longer be the World Reserve Currency For those who don’t know the history of fiat money, at some point in history the developed nations decided that the richest country in the world (based on gold) would be the one which would become the world reserve currency. As the world reserve currency, other countries (44 at the time, 66 currently) would peg the value of their currency to the world reserve currency. In 1944, while Europe was rebuilding from World…
How to Play Blackjack Blackjack is one of the oldest and most popular casino games in the world, whether you are playing online or at a casino. While the game seems simple enough, there is quite a bit of strategy that goes into this game. Learning how to play Blackjack can be an exciting experience, especially if you have never played the game before. Attempting to beat the dealer’s score is what most people who play strive for, whether they are playing in person or online.…
Coinbase Investigated by the SEC In July 2022, American’s woke up everywhere to the headline that Coinbase, a popular cryptocurrency trading app, is under scrutiny from the SEC. The headlines officially said it was under investigation for selling illegal securities, but what does this mean? Will Coinbase be shut down? https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-26/coinbase-faces-sec-investigation-over-cryptocurrency-listings Read on to learn more about the allegations…
The Ethereum Merge and What’s Next for the Blockchain Users everywhere have been waiting on the edge of their seats for the Ethereum merge, which has been in progress for years now. But the merge isn’t the only upgrade coming to the blockchain, and the creator of the platform, Vitalik Buterin, recently took to the stage to explain more about what people can expect from Ethereum in the future.…
How to Make an NFT NFTs, while on a slight downturn right now, are all the rage in the modern world. As Meta talks more and more about their coming metaverse, you too may be wondering how you can make an NFT. https://decrypt.co/106250/ethereum-nft-sales-steady-july-trading-volume-sinks-further https://about.facebook.com/ https://decrypt.co/106328/vitalik-metaverse-is-going-to-happen-but-metas-will-misfire While making an NFT is easy, know that the creation portion of the…
Online Casinos that Let You Gamble for Free Bored on a Saturday but don’t have any money to spend to do anything? Well, believe it or not, there are several websites on the internet that will let you do a little gambling for free. Not only is this great for your wallet (especially if you win big), but we recommend that all players start on a website that allows them to try the site for free. This will let you test out the games and ensure you like them before you deposit…
How to Know if You Are a Good Poker Player In years past, poker players were thought to be wasting their time and money, which should be spent on more productive activities. In more recent years, however, poker has become a profession that many have come to respect. But, how do you know if you are a good poker player? https://www.history.com/news/where-did-poker-originate Knowing whether you are a good poker player or not depends on several factors, including how often you…
What are the Risks of Investing in Cryptocurrency? Investing in cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular over the past several years with many people choosing this method of investing over traditional ways. Because of this more and more money is going into various forms of cryptocurrency every day. But what are the risks involved? https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cryptocurrency.asp…
The Inflation Reduction Act: Will It Help? On Monday, August 8th, 2022, the United States Senate announced that it had passed an inflation reduction act after an all-night voting session the previous day. But what exactly is this act, and will it truly curb the inflation sweeping the United States? Let’s take a look. https://www.mintdice.com/blog/what-is-happening-with-usa-inflation What is the Inflation Reduction Act? The Inflation Reduction Act is a bill passed by the…
Tornado Cash is Sanctioned by the US Government In August 2022, Tornado Cash joined the US sanctions list governed by the OFAC that states that no US citizen or resident is allowed to do business with said company. But what is Tornado Cash? And why does the US government hate it so much? We will cover all that and more in this article. https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/office-of-foreign-assets-control-sanctions-programs-and-information What is Tornado Cash? Tornado…
Places You Can Pay with Bitcoin in Texas The use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has skyrocketed since they first came on the scene. Since the inception of crypto, investors have chosen to put their money into bitcoin to either hold, trade, or even use to purchase everyday goods and services. https://www.mintdice.com/faq/basic-info/bitcoin-and-cryptocurrencies If you live in Texas, the Bitcoin craze has not been much different with people investing in various forms…
Dutch Government Arrests Tornado Developer On Friday, August 12th, the Dutch government apprehended and arrested one of the developers of the Tornado app, which was sanctioned by the US government just days before. But why did they arrest him? And what does this mean for the future of cryptocurrency? Read on to find out. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/dutch-authorities-arrest-29-year-old-dev-with-suspected-ties-to-tornado-cash/ar-AA10GACE?fromMaestro=true Why was the…
Why Do Governments Lie About Inflation Rates? Did you know that almost every inflation rate you see in the news is false? Governments are highly motivated to lie about these numbers. But how do they do it? And why? Read on to find out more. **Why Do Governments Lie About Inflation Rates?** Well, let’s start by saying that governments don’t outright lie, but that’s the intention. What they do is they change the metrics they use to measure inflation enough to muddle the…
Where Can You Use Cryptocurrency in San Francisco Most people know cryptocurrency as a means of investment through various crypto exchanges around the world. But did you know that some businesses allow the use of cryptocurrency as a way to purchase goods and services? Many San Francisco businesses allow you to use cryptocurrency to purchase goods and services. Whether you purchase in a store or online, you have the option to use your crypto to buy just about anything.…
5 Crypto Companies Receive Cease and Desist Orders from the FDIC Governments everywhere have been cracking down on cryptocurrency companies and they aren’t showing any signs of stopping. Earlier this week, the FDIC issues cease and desist orders to a handful of cryptocurrency companies. https://news.bitcoin.com/fdic-issues-crypto-related-cease-and-desist-orders-to-5-companies-including-ftx-us-exchange/ They state that these companies were misrepresenting themselves to…
The Top Poker Hands Explained Since the early 19th century, poker has been one of the most popular pastimes for many people around the world. From its beginnings until the present, there have been many changes and adaptations of the original game, including the types of poker hands you can have. https://www.history.com/news/where-did-poker-originate Whether you are just starting in the game of poker or are looking for a refresher to up your game, learning about the top poker…
Altcoin Spotlight: Near Protocol Each and every day new cryptocurrencies are invented. Some are worth your time, but most are not. So how do you know which alt coins are worth an investment and which should be avoided? This week we talk about the Near Protocol, a technology which is quickly climbing the charts and becoming one of the more popular cryptocurrencies. But is it worth an investment? Or is this a project to put on your ‘do not buy’ list? Read on to find out.…
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