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Why Keeping $5,000 in Your HYSA Might Be a Costly Mistake

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By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: May 02, 2026 Why Keeping $5,000 in Your HYSA Might Be a Costly Mistake Despite the allure of High Yield Savings Accounts (HYSAs), the era of rising interest rates presents a pressing dilemma: maintaining liquidity in a HYSA may actually weaken your investment strategy. Millions of … Read more

Why a Federation of Forges Could Redefine Finance in 2024

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By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: April 30, 2026 Why a Federation of Forges Could Redefine Finance in 2024 In 2024, the total market capitalization of decentralized forges is projected to exceed $500 billion, a staggering figure that demands attention. As decentralized finance (DeFi) continues to expand rapidly, it prompts a critical … Read more

Email Could Have Been X.400 Times Better: A Deep Dive into Its Potential

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By James Eliot, Markets & Finance Editor Last updated: April 25, 2026 Email Could Have Been X.400 Times Better: A Deep Dive into Its Potential The U.S. economy loses about $1.8 billion daily due to email downtime, according to Zogby Analytics. This staggering figure underscores a disturbing reality: the email system, as it exists today—primarily … Read more