Carol Lu
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A Poison Pill: Musk Plays the People Versus the System Against Twitter
Economics / InvestingThe conflict between Elon Musk and Twitter began when Tesla's CEO questioned the “freedom of speech” value Twitter is supporting. He brought the issue onto Twitter platform by playing the people versus the system game.
Biden’s Digital Currency-Based Executive Order: A Protection or Threat To The Economy?
Economics / InvestingThe idea of a free market ideology is being questioned as The White House ordered a “whole government approach” regulating activities towards the cryptocurrency market. Many U.S.
Trouble in Turkey: The Lira Crisis
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingTurkey should be a country with a strongly developing economy. However, the recent Turkish lira crisis indicates the opposite.
Why Your Favorite Companies Are Privately Held
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingFrom Trader Joe’s to Cargill, many of America’s most popular and lucrative companies are not available for retail investors to purchase.
America’s Dark Obsession
BRB Shorts CommunityTrue crime is not a new phenomenon. In the 19th century, people would buy tickets to view public hangings, and in the 90s, more than 50 percent of the country sat down to watch the infamous trial of O.J. Simpson.
Ethereum Reaches All-Time High: What’s Next
Economics / InvestingRecently, Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization, recorded an all-time high price of $4,840, surpassing the $4,800 mark for the first time ever.
Roth IRAs: Effects of Closing the Mega Backdoor Loophole
BRB Shorts Financial LiteracyThe Roth IRA mega backdoor loophole, exploited to reap larger returns than normally possible, is on the precipice of being closed by the Biden administration’s new tax plan.
Crypto-anarchism and Silicon Valley’s Obsession with Cryptocurrency
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingDid you know that an esoteric libertarian ideology can explain why Bitcoin is popping up in your newsfeed?
Revolutionizing Financial Services: Fintech’s Role in the LATAM Market
BRB Shorts Economics / InvestingUnprecedented growth in Latin America, coupled with high rates of technology penetration, have given rise to digital banks with services spanning payments, lending, and insurance. Catherine Zhao explores this trend in her newest article.
The Misadventures of Airbnb
Financial LiteracyAs successful as Airbnb is, the massive rental company has brought numerous problems to cities and travel destinations across the world. Learn why many cities are fighting against Airbnb and how you can be a better Airbnb user.
Healthcare Startups: The Future of Healthcare Access
TechnologyThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed huge gaps in access to healthcare, especially in marginalized communities. Could healthcare tech startups be a potential solution to the holes within the U.S. healthcare system?
