financial literacy

Pope Francis Scams: How Your Grandma Can Avoid Crypto Traps

Pope Francis Scams: How Your Grandma Can Avoid Crypto Traps

Let's talk about Grandma. Even my own Grandma, bless her heart, still believes the internet runs on hamsters on little treadmills. She’s the sweetest spirit you’ll ever come across, and surprisingly naive. That's why, when I saw headlines about scammers exploiting Pope Francis' death, my blood ran cold. I imagined...
Bitcoin's Boom Is Making People Rich, But At What Cost?

Bitcoin's Boom Is Making People Rich, But At What Cost?

The last one is inspired by a conversation I had with a young techie, Rohan, at a chai stall in Bangalore, just last week. He was practically vibrating with excitement. He’d poured all his savings – a large amount for a 28-year-old – into Bitcoin a year earlier. Watching it...
Crypto's 2025 Gamble: Will the 'Little Guy' Win or Lose Big?

Crypto's 2025 Gamble: Will the 'Little Guy' Win or Lose Big?

I’ve got a friend, we’ll call him Rohan. Rohan’s a software engineer here in Bangalore, smart kid, but as many were, lured by the siren song of crypto. Last year, he poured three-quarters of all his savings into Dogecoin. He had a dream to quit his job and travel the...
Bitcoin's Halving Hustle: Can the Little Guy Still Afford to Mine?

Bitcoin's Halving Hustle: Can the Little Guy Still Afford to Mine?

The Bitcoin halving. Sounds technical, right? Like it’s something only Wall Street suits in pinstriped suits should care about. This arcane and esoteric event has real-world consequences. That really makes a difference to Davids in a world that’s ever-more Goliath-ified. Is it really too late to prevent this crypto revolution...
Crypto ATM Scams Soar: New Bill Shields Seniors - Act Now!

Crypto ATM Scams Soar: New Bill Shields Seniors - Act Now!

The cryptocurrency landscape is constantly evolving. With Bitcoin having recently reached an all-time high, more people than ever are entering this new frontier. The increased interest has been a magnet for scammers, who have most affected populations, including older adults. Crypto ATMs, which are better known as Bitcoin ATMs or...
Crypto ATMs Are Robbing Grandma Blind and Nobody Cares?

Crypto ATMs Are Robbing Grandma Blind and Nobody Cares?

It’s happening right under our noses. And honestly, it makes me want to puke. We’re talking about the big steal—but it’s no usual bank job. This go-around, the bad guys are operating a crypto ATM, and their mark is your grandma.I know, the crypto space may feel really theoretical right...