Energy and Capital Archives

Will Your Cash Expire Like a Coupon?

Written by Luke Burgess
Posted August 9, 2017

Just like coupons have expiration dates, the cash in your pocket may soon have an expiration date, too. Does that sound like the beginning of some Orwellian nightmare? Well, that's exactly what one...

Natural Gas Gets a Boost from the Solar Eclipse

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted August 8, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey explains why the eclipse could have some major implications for the future of energy.

A Tale of Two Oil Fortunes

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 8, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl shows readers two countries with rich oil resources, yet only one is about to deliver investors a huge profit windfall.

The Profit Trifecta: Blockchain, Bitcoin, and Electric Cars

Written by Jeff Siegel
Posted August 7, 2017

The sharing economy is embracing electric cars using bitcoin and blockchain technology, creating a profit trifecta...

N.Y. to D.C. in 29 Minutes? Yes, Please.

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 6, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Megan Barnard explains Elon Musk's latest ideas for the Hyperloop...

Up 660% on Bitcoin

Written by Christian DeHaemer
Posted August 6, 2017

Last year many people didn’t see Bitcoin as a viable currency, but rather than paying attention to the various hype, you only had to look at the advantages…

What Makes Lithium Batteries So Expensive?

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted August 4, 2017

The name "lithium battery" can be a little misleading. Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey looks into the metal that's really behind li-ion's high price.

Don't Let FOMO Hold You Back from Investment Success

Written by Brian Hicks
Posted August 3, 2017

Psychologists call it the "Fear of Missing Out." Don't let it get in your way of success.

A Quick Update: Coinbase Rethinks Bitcoin Cash

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted August 3, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey looks into why Coinbase has changed its mind about Bitcoin Cash, and what that means for the future of the most popular cryptocurrencies.

Oil Gains to Rival the Rise of U.S. Shale

Written by Keith Kohl
Posted August 3, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Keith Kohl looks to the rise of U.S. shale to show readers just how big a chance we're now seeing in Mexico.

Breaking News: Bitcoin May Not Survive

Written by Jason Williams
Posted August 2, 2017

Bitcoin's future is up in the air. But one thing is certain. Digital currencies are here to stay. It's time to find a way to profit no matter which one wins out in the end...

Bitcoin Splits: Can the Cryptocurrency Cope?

Written by Meg Dailey
Posted August 1, 2017

Energy and Capital editor Megan Dailey takes a look at the market's initial reactions to Bitcoin's recent fork, and what it could mean for the digital currency in the future.