You can trade on the markets, buy / sell alt - coins, buy / sell BTC, buy / sell commodities, buy / sell
other real currencies, loan / borrow, mine (digital mining) and buy / sell real products or pay expenses.
Not exact matches
When you look at traditional investments — stocks, mutual funds and ETFs, bonds, gold / silver,
real estate,
currencies and art or
other collectibles — every one of them violates Buffett's two rules.
Because tokens can represent any asset, from a concert ticket or voting right to funding via a crowdsale or a physical
currency, you can even create a token with no
real value or serious purpose
other than to exchange among friends.
This discussion also does not consider any specific facts or circumstances that may be relevant to holders subject to special rules under the U.S. federal income tax laws, including, without limitation, certain former citizens or long - term residents of the United States, partnerships or
other pass - through entities,
real estate investment trusts, regulated investment companies, «controlled foreign corporations,» «passive foreign investment companies,» corporations that accumulate earnings to avoid U.S. federal income tax, banks, financial institutions, investment funds, insurance companies, brokers, dealers or traders in securities, commodities or
currencies, tax - exempt organizations, tax - qualified retirement plans, persons subject to the alternative minimum tax, persons that own, or have owned, actually or constructively, more than 5 % of our common stock and persons holding our common stock as part of a hedging or conversion transaction or straddle, or a constructive sale, or
other risk reduction strategy.
FinCEN's regulations define
currency (also referred to as «
real»
currency) as «the coin and paper money of the United States or of any
other country that [i] is designated as legal tender and that [ii] circulates and [iii] is customarily used and accepted as a medium of exchange in the country of issuance.»
«Bitcoin is one example of a convertible virtual
currency because it can be digitally traded between users and can be purchased for, or exchanged into, U.S. dollars, euros, and
other real or virtual
currencies.»
At the time, the troika was credited with saving the world's financial markets from collapse and slowing the spread of the «Asian Contagion,» a wave of financial market panic that began with the rapid devaluation of Thailand's
currency and spread to
other parts of Asia, Russia and Latin America, soon affecting the
real economy as well.
«BitPay plays an important role in the crypto -
currency ecosystem by helping consumers, businesses and
other financial institutions seamlessly accept and transfer Bitcoin for goods and services in the
real world,» stated Max Chee, Head of Aquiline Technology Growth.
At Xapo, you can very easily convert your bitcoins into dollars, euros, or any
other currency in the world, in
real time and with no hassle.
There are many different places you can stick your money
other than under your pillow, including stocks, bonds, savings, mutual funds, CD,
currencies, commodities, and of course,
real estate.
«Whereas I said Bitcoin «isn't
real» because it has no intrinsic or underlying value, that's certainly true of the dollar and
other fiat
currencies: there's nothing behind them either.
Ethereum is by definition and in the
real sense a virtual
currency because the blockchain is usable in
other aspects of the computer network.
Using cryptocurrency, is also extremely safer than
real currency, as cryptocurrency, is 100 percent digital, so it eliminates the risks of being stolen in robberies or
other relating crime that occurs in these countries.
Services like iPayYou and
other intermediary platforms connect your digital
currency to
real - world accounts, and if these accounts are compromised in any way — hacked via phishing, a stolen or lost a device, etc. — then your digital
currency is exposed and vulnerable.
An appreciation of the exchange rate means that: the increase in the domestic
currency price of commodity exports will be less than the increase in world commodity prices; the income of the
other tradable sector will fall; and
real income gains flow to the broader economy via the associated decline in the price of imports.
Bitcoin can be digitally traded between users and can be purchased for, or exchanged into, U.S. dollars, Euros, and
other real or virtual
currencies.»
Some economists have argued, for example, that if a central bank keeps
real interest rates low (but positive) over the long term and allows for moderate inflation, a country with its own
currency can increase spending very substantially over the long term without increasing taxes. PEF Blogger, Arun Dubois, has blogged extensively about some of these
other perspectives.
In its weekly precious metals report, London - based consultancy firm Metals Focus emphasized the importance of negative
real rates on the price of gold, writing that «
real and even nominal rates across several
other key
currencies, including the euro, should also remain negative for some time.»
For example, if Bitcoin is not a
currency, then Bitcoin forwards and Bitcoin swaps that involve the exchange of Bitcoin for another
currency will not fall under the statutory definitions of the more lightly regulated foreign exchange forwards or foreign exchange swaps.10 Likewise, retail trading of Bitcoin derivatives will be limited to designated contract markets, rather than subject to the retail foreign exchange dealer regulations.11 Treating Bitcoin as a commodity that is not a
currency dovetails with the stances taken by
other U.S. regulators such as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)(virtual
currency does not have all of the attributes of
real currency) 12, the Securities and Exchange Commission (Bitcoin investments are investment contracts because Bitcoin is a form of money) 13 and the Internal Revenue Service (treating Bitcoin as property for tax purposes).14
Banks now lend mainly to
other financial institutions, hedge funds, corporate raiders, insurance companies and
real estate, and engage in their own speculation in foreign
currency, interest - rate arbitrage, and computer - driven trading programs.
2 stating «Bitcoin and
other virtual
currencies are distinct from «
real»
currencies, which are the coin and paper money of the United States or another country that are designated as legal tender, circulate, and are customarily used and accepted as a medium of exchange in the country of issuance.»
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that bitcoin and
other digital
currencies have an equivalent value in
real currencies, which means that they can be used for services or purchasing goods.
Examples of these risks, uncertainties and
other factors include, but are not limited to the impact of: adverse general economic and related factors, such as fluctuating or increasing levels of unemployment, underemployment and the volatility of fuel prices, declines in the securities and
real estate markets, and perceptions of these conditions that decrease the level of disposable income of consumers or consumer confidence; adverse events impacting the security of travel, such as terrorist acts, armed conflict and threats thereof, acts of piracy, and
other international events; the risks and increased costs associated with operating internationally; our expansion into and investments in new markets; breaches in data security or
other disturbances to our information technology and
other networks; the spread of epidemics and viral outbreaks; adverse incidents involving cruise ships; changes in fuel prices and / or
other cruise operating costs; any impairment of our tradenames or goodwill; our hedging strategies; our inability to obtain adequate insurance coverage; our substantial indebtedness, including the ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and to generate the necessary amount of cash to service our existing debt; restrictions in the agreements governing our indebtedness that limit our flexibility in operating our business; the significant portion of our assets pledged as collateral under our existing debt agreements and the ability of our creditors to accelerate the repayment of our indebtedness; volatility and disruptions in the global credit and financial markets, which may adversely affect our ability to borrow and could increase our counterparty credit risks, including those under our credit facilities, derivatives, contingent obligations, insurance contracts and new ship progress payment guarantees; fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates; overcapacity in key markets or globally; our inability to recruit or retain qualified personnel or the loss of key personnel; future changes relating to how external distribution channels sell and market our cruises; our reliance on third parties to provide hotel management services to certain ships and certain
other services; delays in our shipbuilding program and ship repairs, maintenance and refurbishments; future increases in the price of, or major changes or reduction in, commercial airline services; seasonal variations in passenger fare rates and occupancy levels at different times of the year; our ability to keep pace with developments in technology; amendments to our collective bargaining agreements for crew members and
other employee relation issues; the continued availability of attractive port destinations; pending or threatened litigation, investigations and enforcement actions; changes involving the tax and environmental regulatory regimes in which we operate; and
other factors set forth under «Risk Factors» in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10 - K and subsequent filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Certain Shareholders (including broker - dealers, traders, banks and
other financial institutions, insurance companies,
real estate investment trusts, tax - exempt entities, Shareholders whose functional
currency is not the US dollar or
other investors with special circumstances) may be subject to special rules not discussed below.
As Richard Heeks presents in this month's Scientific American, the world of online gaming is budding with players — dubbed gold famers — who harvest virtual
currency in the various worlds of online gaming, and then sell the
currency to
other players for
real hard cash.
Scientific American magazine Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina talks about the January issue, including articles on the chances of conditions conducive to life elsewhere in the multiverse and the growing practice of virtual gold farming, in which legions of online game players in developing countries acquire
currency in the game that they sell to
other players for
real money.
As for the
real money purchase side of things, players will be able to buy an in - game
currency that can be spent on a variety of boosts that will increase the drop rate for a variety of
currencies and provide
other bonuses.
A patch went live today for Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain that includes, among
other things, the ability to buy insurance for your base with in - game
currency either earned or purchased with
real...
A patch went live today for Metal Gear Solid 5: Phantom Pain that includes, among
other things, the ability to buy insurance for your base with in - game
currency either earned or purchased with
real cash.
Amazon unveiled a virtual
currency Tuesday to enhance the potential for developers to make
real money in games and
other «apps» tailored for Kindle Fire tablet computers.
Regarding diversification, this isn't strictly limited to being in various
currency - related carry trades, but through diversification into
other asset classes as well, including stocks, bonds, and
real assets, such as gold or commodities.
I believe there is a
real possibility that the collapse of any of the major
currencies could have a similar domino effect on re-assessing the credit risk of the
other fiat
currencies run by countries with structural deficits and large, unfunded commitments to aging populations.
Since the sum is fixed in nominal dollars (or
other currency units), it will become worth less and less in
real dollars as time goes on, which is what will erode your financial independence.
Over the long term, these fluctuations will smooth out and of course as an investor in the accumulation phase, a strong Swiss franc towards
other currencies is a
real blessing (see also The day when my portfolio dropped by 15 %).
Alternative investment strategies may include long / short and market neutral strategies; bear market strategies, tactical strategies (such as debt and / or equity: foreign
currency trading strategies, global
real estate securities, commodities, and
other non-traditional investments).
He's even okay if he makes a zero
real rate of return, as long as he's protected against hyperinflation of the loonie and
other currencies as well.
But not to emerging / frontier market (& certain
other)
currencies, I suspect... If you want to preserve & increase the
real value of your savings, that's the exposure you really need.
That includes things like
real estate, land, precious metals,
currency, antiques and
other collectibles that appreciate in value.
There are many different places you can stick your money
other than under your pillow, including stocks, bonds, savings, mutual funds, CD,
currencies, commodities, and of course,
real estate.
REIT funds may be subject to
other risks including, but not limited to, changes in
real estate values or economic conditions, credit risk and interest rate fluctuations and changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers.In addition to normal risks associated with equity investing, international investing may involve risk of capital loss from unfavorable fluctuations in
currency values, from differences in generally accepted accounting principles, and from adverse political, social and economic instability in
other nations.
Each week new skins and
other cosmetic items were released which could be unlocked through the in - game
currency called gems, which players can buy for
real money.
Zenny
currency can be bought in Street Fighter for
real cash and used to buy characters and
other items from that shop.
Purchases of virtual
currency using
real money are performed using a credit card, or
other form of payment associated with your account, and are activated when you input your Google Play account password, without the need to re-enter your credit card number or PIN.
Accordingly, You may not sell, and You may not assist
others in selling, Service (s) or in - Game items for
real currency, or exchange those items for value outside of the Services.
The labeling will «be applied to games with in - game offers to purchase digital goods or premiums with
real world
currency,» the ESRB said in a press release today, «including but not limited to bonus levels, skins, surprise items (such as item packs, loot boxes, mystery awards), usic virtual coins and
other forms of in - game
currency, subscriptions, season passes and upgrades (e.g., to disable ads»).
Other EA titles like Dragon Age 2, Mass Effect 3, Dead Space 3, and various FIFA products attest to a thorough butt - reaming by EA, through either getting ripped off for in - game
currency or the
real kind.
I rarely had an issue with having enough money for weapons and
other items, but it's possible to use
real - world money to purchase Silver Bars, an alternative
currency to pay for in - game goods.
The new In - Game Purchases label will be applied to games with in - game offers to purchase digital goods or premiums with
real world
currency, including but not limited to bonus levels, skins, surprise items (such as item packs, loot boxes, mystery awards), music, virtual coins and
other forms of in - game
currency, subscriptions, season passes and upgrades (e.g., to disable ads).
In the Service you may purchase, with «
real world» money, a limited, personal, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, revocable license to use (a) «virtual
currency», including but not limited to virtual cash or diamonds, all for use in Supercell games; (b) «virtual in - game items» (together with «virtual
currency», «Virtual Items»); and (c)
other goods or services («Merchandise»).
We will also have an arcade featuring new and upcoming titles ranging from indie to small, and a new social card game sponsored by MailChimp where you trade unknown
currency amongst each
other, and trade in cards for
real prizes.